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Location

Dartmouth, NS | Canada

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Job description

Company Profile

We offer our employees excellent compensation, medical and dental benefit programs, retirement savings options, career development opportunities, mentoring and continuing education.
Position Summary
CIMCO is looking for a Full Time Health and Safety Coordinator for our Eastern operations, based out of our Dartmouth, NS office. This role will appeal to a “highly motivated”, educated, certified Health and Safety professional who is passionate about supporting and driving a culture of safety within the industrial & construction industry.

Reporting to the Regional Vice President and working in cooperation with our Corporate Health & Safety Manager, the H&S Coordinator will assist management in developing policies, guidelines and standards to support OH&S in our Quebec & Atlantic branches that include Montreal, Quebec City, Alma, Moncton, St. John's and Dartmouth. This challenging position involves both construction and service industries.
Role Responsibilities

• Supervise the accident investigation program ensuring accurate information and identifying root causes.
• Work closely with branches to address issues and closure of corrective action identified during inspection and incident reports.
• Ensure that appropriate corrective measures are provided for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Support JHSC committees at branches by communicating corporate procedures, coaching, training, and follow up on issues related to health and safety.
• Conduct Inspections for site and branch locations, audits the effectiveness of the H&S systems that are in place, identifies gaps in the systems and recommends solutions.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of workplace inspections completed.
• Assists with internal & external HSE audits
• Ensure that training matrix is compliant and provide new hire orientation, refresher and job specific training to all employees and arrange external trainers when required.
• Maintains statistics regarding health and safety incidents and accidents. Analyzes statistics to determine trends as well as advise on proactive solutions.
• Researches, drafts, recommends and implements Health and Safety policies, procedures, and programs at jobsite and branch level.

Required Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

Education :

• Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of industry-specific program of study in Occupational Health and Safety - NCSO or equivalent is preferred, CRSP preferred.
• COR Auditing experience preferred

Experience :
A minimum of 5 or more years of full time experience as an OH&S practitioner in the construction and/or industrial industry, which includes:

• Delivering Health and Safety Training
• Conducting workplace audits and inspections
• Investigating Incidents
• Implementing and managing OH&S programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Demonstrated knowledge of health and Safety Acts and Regulations for the applicable jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace injury incident investigation and claims management.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and facilitate health and safety programs and policies.
• Effective presentation Skills
• Experience with COR program
• Demonstrated knowledge of the following procedures/programs: Lockout-Tagout practices, Confined Space Assessment and Entry, Electrical Safe Work/Arc Flash.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation and writing skills
• Bilingual (English & French)
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point. SAP experience would be an asset.
• Familiarity with third party safety prequalification programs such as ISNetworld, Browz, and Cognibox preferred.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Equity

CIMCO is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Together, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and perspective, as we combine our unique skills and capabilities to drive successful outcomes for all stakeholders. As an equal opportunity employer, CIMCO provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should require any accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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