Safety Advisor

Entera Utility Contractors is a heavy civil and high voltage construction company that has steadily grown to one of the largest electrical utility contractors in the Greater Toronto Area. We are currently hiring for an energetic, self-directed person to join our safety team as a Safety Advisor.
Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Safety and Quality Program on-site, liaison with the client (Toronto Hydro) during program. Implementation and verification of control of non-conforming items. Ensuring that the highest degree of employee and work site, safety and quality standards are met.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**KEY RESULT AREAS**:
The following key result areas will be identified during the annual planning process resulting in the establishment and review of objectives:
- Code of Business Values
- Safety (lost-time ratio)
- Accurate and timely reporting
- Human Resources Effectiveness
- Quality and Customer Satisfaction
- Corporate Responsibility - Community/Environment
**TRAINING**:
- It will be necessary to participate in upgrading courses from time to time to keep abreast of changing policy, technology, and growth.
**STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE**:
Safety
- Site’s actions are in compliance both procedurally and in spirit, with government, client and company occupational health and safety requirements;
- Truly believes ina ”zero” injury safety culture.
- Implement Safety Program
- Co-ordinate employee safety training and maintain records through HRIS
- Conduct Safety Audits
- Conduct Safety Orientation to New Hires and visitors
- Assist in development of the Quality Assurance Program
- Maintain QC records
- Conduct QC audits
- **Assist, advise and coach **manager(s) and supervisors with
A. Hazard identification and control
B. Inspections
C. Investigations
D. Reports
Orientations
Training requirements
Job/project safety plans
- Review/perform/complete incident and inspection reports and ensure that corrective action and follow-up is taken
- Review and investigate problems not resolved by site supervisors and contractors
- Establish inspection and meeting schedules.
- Coordinate the development of safe work practices and job procedures.
- Maintain inventory of safe work practices and job procedures.
- Ensure that appropriate practices and procedures are provided to supervisory staff.
- Conduct random work site inspections to ensure compliance with company policy and legislation.
- Conduct scheduled workplace audits as deemed necessary
- Maintain a location inventory of all company emergency equipment (first aid kits, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, etc.)
- Review the maintenance of safety equipment.
- Conduct internal audits of company loss control program
- Conduct audits of subcontractor loss control programs
- Employees know what is expected and how they can contribute.
- Ensure a JHSC is created and functioning as per the OHSA.
Service Quality / Quality Control
- Responsible for meeting the obligations of the contract and Client satisfaction;
- Strives for “zero” rework due to poor work practices;
- Actively promotesand implements a continuous improvement mindset through the regular review and discussion of human performance tools, lessons-learned, outage execution critiques, project close-out reports, customer feedback etc.;
Operation and Control:
- Systems, policies and procedures employed on the Site comply with Corporate Policy;
- Effective delegation and coordination of QC Inspector activities;
- Implements effective controls, completes a minimum of (2) field observation/week;
Reporting/Review:
Key reports include:
- Accurate and effective implementation of the Safety and Quality Program on-site
- Lessons-learned / Incident Reviews
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Post secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety (persuing or completed)
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong ability to multitask
- Excellent facilitation skills
**Salary**:
$50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M3K 1G1:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline:
2023-05-19
Expected start date:
2023-05-22