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Career Opportunities > #599 Safety Advisor –Niagara Falls Office

THE JOB
The Hatch Safety Advisor will work under the direction of the PDG Niagara Falls Lead. In this leadership role the Hatch Safety Advisor will plan, implement and support Hatch’s comprehensive health and safety management system. This position will be based in Niagara Falls. Travel is required.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the implementation and enforcement of the Hatch Health Safety Environment and Community (HSEC) policy.
• Develop and participate in the inspection and audits of construction sites and offices.
• Assist in investigations of complaints for possible workplace health and safety violations and provide specialist guidance in interpreting appropriate legislation.
• Develop and assist with the implementation and evaluation of programs that reduce exposure to unacceptable levels of risk.
• Observe work practices and inspect work environments to identify hazards.
• Administer and design safety awareness programs.
• Plan, organize, direct and monitor health and safety programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and Provincial laws and regulations.
• Provide input to proposals.
• Execute training and information programs for all staff and projects.
• Investigate WCB claims and review all incident reports.
• Employing Hatch’s Safety Information Management System (SIMS), maintain all safety statistics for the office and its projects.
• Evaluate and qualify contractors for bidders list.
• Perform job safety analysis, analyze operations, identify risks and implement preventative measures.
• Coordinate incident investigations; document and supervise preventative and corrective action.

THE CANDIDATE

Qualified candidates will have the following qualifications and experience:
• Hold an Occupational Health & Safety diploma/degree from a recognized college/university with a minimum of 10 years experience in safety, with 5 being at the managerial level.
• Experience in water and wind power projects in both green and brown field environments.
• Experience in EPCM & CM projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Possess or actively pursuing a CRSP designation.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with government regulators, employee unions, agencies and appropriate representatives of management.
• Ability to analyze, classify and rate risk exposure and maintain accurate records.
• Superior oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, listening and interpretive skills.
• Ability to be flexible, multi-task and work well under pressure.
• High motivation and energy, self- starter as well as a positive attitude and pleasant and calm demeanor.

THE COMPANY
Hatch is a leading international consulting, engineering information systems, project management and construction company. Hatch provides a full range of technology driven, value added solutions and services to clients in the mining, minerals, metals, manufacturing, infrastructure and energy sectors through a network of over 40 permanent offices worldwide. Hatch is an employee-owned company, which is world-renowned for technical excellence and industry leadership. Visit our website at http://www.hatch.ca/.

We thank all applicants for your interest. All submissions will be fully assessed. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply online at www.hatch.ca/careers to posting #599.