Health and Safety Officer

<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>Wood Environment & Infrastructure Remediation Group is actively looking for a<b> Health and Safety Officer </b>to join our team in<b> Port Hope, ON.</b> <br><br><b> Key Responsibilities </b><br><br>The position reports to the Wood Port Hope Remediation Group Health and Safety Manager. As a <b>Health and Safety Officer, </b>you will be responsible for supporting Project Management Teams in delivering projects safely within the Remediation Group nuclear and non-nuclear construction and remediation portfolio in Port Hope ON. The following duties should be expected: <br><ul><li> Assists Project Superintendent and other Operations Staff in ensuring compliance with and enforces applicable H&S Legislation, Regulations, Codes and Standards in addition to Wood HSSEA and Client H&S requirements on various projects. </li><li> Provides active HSSE leadership by participation, leading by example, and demonstrated interest in the health and safety program; sets a good example for workers by attitude, conduct and compliance with safety requirements. </li><li> Serves as the initial contact for all site-specific health and safety activities. </li><li> Suspends any operation that threatens the health or safety of workers or the public, and immediately notifying the Superintendent and H&S Manager. </li><li> Takes prudent measures to reduce hazards or to correct unsafe conditions or actions when becoming aware of such unsafe or potentially unsafe work conditions. </li><li> Follows and actively promotes Wood Safety Shield, Six Safety Essentials, HEART and Global Safety Rules. </li><li> Provides for active worker participation in the project H&S Program; provides information, instruction and training to workers necessary for the protection of their health and safety. </li><li> Advises an employee of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health or safety of which project management is aware. </li><li> Coordinates Wood H&S Program on multi-employer project sites with all parties, including the Client and subcontractors. </li><li> Assesses risks and identifies, prioritizes and controls hazards on the project, prior to starting work activities and during work activities. Includes preparation of Job Hazard Assessments. </li><li> Recognizes, evaluates, and controls occupational exposures to toxic chemicals, utilizing regulatory and professional reference resources such as Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), OELs, NIOSH Pocket Guide, and others; consults and engages Wood's Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygienists (ROH), and other professionals as needed. </li><li> Implements and maintains project-specific programs, plans, procedures and practices specific to the project for the protection of the health and safety of workers. </li><li> Communicates Wood H&S requirements to subcontractors and ensures their compliance. </li><li> Participates in client facing meetings/inspections and communicates Health and Safety stats and presentations. </li><li> Prepares, distributes, and maintains all safety reports and records as required by the Wood H&S Program. </li><li> Tracks Project stats and hours (person hours and equipment). </li><li> Conducts or participates in regular project safety inspections and initiates and completes corrective actions for safety issues and hazards observed. </li><li> Inspects tools, equipment and machinery issued by workers and removes unsafe items from use. </li><li> Conducts periodic safety meetings with Wood employees and subcontractors, including daily tailgate meetings, attends safety meetings, conducted by other employers at the project site, as applicable. </li><li> Participates in Project Joint Health and Safety Committees, as applicable. </li><li> Provides and maintains stock of personal protective equipment as required by Wood requirements; issues required personal protective equipment to workers and enforces its use. </li></ul> <br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br><ul><li> 3+ years of Occupational Health and Safety experience, preferably within the Ontario construction industry and large-scale Projects. </li><li> Eligible for registration as CRSP or CRST - must be already certified or able to obtain before July 2023. </li><li> Successful applicant(s) must be eligible for and will be required to obtain Government of Canada security clearance. </li><li> Experience working on engineered construction, civil works, geotechnical, demolition, environmental remediation and/or nuclear construction projects. </li><li> Experience and knowledgeable working under Ontario H&S Legislation, codes, practices, standards. </li><li> Proven record of developing, implementing and embedding a strong safety culture on project sites. </li><li> Able to quickly react to various situations and strong initiative. </li><li> Able to make sound decisions and not afraid to ask if direction is not clear. </li><li> A valid G license and have a reliable vehicle. </li><li> Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C or able to obtain within first 2 months of employment. </li><li> Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical safety expectations and issues both written and oral. </li><li> Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment . </li><li> Effective/competent Microsoft Office 365 application user (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). </li></ul><br> <b> Personal Attributes </b> <br><ul><li> Effective 2-way communicator, comfortable with presentation of H&S presentations and able to build strong working relationships with peers. </li><li> Comfortable in both client and other 3rd party environments; able to build exemplary working relationship with client and other stakeholders. </li><li> Must be able to work and deliver in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. </li><li> Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies. </li><li> Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently as well as a part of a team. </li><li> Demonstrable commitment to company and client values. </li></ul><ul><li> Trustworthy and approachable. </li></ul><br><b> Hours </b><br><br> Working hours will be generally Monday to Friday between 0700 and 1700 (min. 10 hours per day), stat holidays excluded. There may be times where there will be Saturday work. Extended working days up to 12 hours may be encountered from time to time. <br><br><b> Physical Labour </b><br><br> Health and Safety Officers are generally not involved in tasks that would be considered heavy labour. Wood's Project sites are environmentally challenging with all types of weather and some temperature extremes involved (very cold to very warm). Precautions are always utilized in these cases. You will be expected to work outdoors (sometimes in rugged terrain) regularly while performing site observations and inspections (involves walking and periods of standing making observations). <br><br><b> PPE </b><br><br> Health and Safety Officers must be capable of wearing all required PPE&C, including respirators, if required. Site-specific PPE&C will be provided, other than work boots (allowance provided). <br><br><b> Company Overview </b><br><br>Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com <br><br><b> Diversity Statement (EEO) </b><br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.