About the Company
Whitemud Ironworks Limited is the largest open shop commercial fabricator/erector in Western Canada. We are a fully integrated steel fabricator and erector that specializes in structural and miscellaneous steel projects in the commercial sector.
We are recognized as an industry leader. Due to our reputation, we have grown substantially over the past 25+ years with established construction crews and four fabrication facilities across BC and Alberta totaling over 100,000 square feet.
What we offer:
- A competitive compensation package with full benefits and RRSP matching
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Opportunity for future advancement into a management position
- Generous paid time off (12 personal days + 2 weeks’ vacation per year to start), plus paid sick leave
About the Position
We are seeking a Field Safety Advisor with strong safety leadership to join our construction team in Edmonton, AB. This position will be full-time on the construction site. You may be required to work extended hours, including weekends when needed.
The key duties of this position include:
- Liaise with the Field Operations Manager to develop, refine, and implement Safe Work Policies, Procedures, and Programs
- Assist Site Foremen with incident investigations, finding root causes, and implementing corrective actions
- Mentor field foremen and field employees in their safety-related responsibilities
- Perform site inspections/audits to identify corrective actions and preventative measures
- Develop and implement Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Safe Work Procedures specific to the site.
- Monitor and evaluate employees and subcontractors for compliance with General Contractor Safety Requirements and Company Safety Policies and Procedures
- Assist the HSE Department with the Field WCB Claims Management process
The ideal candidate will have:
- CSO or NSCO Designation required; CRSP Designation preferred
- Peer Auditor status preferred
- Sound working knowledge of construction processes and procedures required
- 5+ years’ experience working in a field safety role
- Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills to properly relate to foremen, tradespersons, clients and subcontractors; Strong problem-solving skills
- Must possess a clear understanding of OHS Guidelines within all the Western Canadian jurisdictions
- Knowledge and experience with Incident Investigations, WCB Policy requirements and regulations, developing Safe Work Policies, Procedures and Programs
- Knowledge of use, care, and inspection of safety equipment
- Ability to obtain Federal, Provincial, and Regional Security Clearance background checks
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and Teams
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with vehicle to travel to various construction sites
- Valid CSTS, WHMIS-2015, and Standard First Aid tickets preferred
Interested in joining our team?
If this position is of interest to you, please submit your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted by the Human Resources Department for an initial phone interview. Come and join us on a venture towards continued growth and success!
Whitemud Ironworks Limited is also not accepting agency resumes at this time.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: $50,598.41-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
