Safety Advisor Role #25246
Company: Terracon Geotechnique
Job Description
Category: Engineers, Geologists and Technologists
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Job Code: Major Group
Proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Small & Medium Employers by Queen’s School of Business!
Awarded the Certificate of Recognition in Health and Safety by Alberta Human Resources and Employment for the past 8 years.
The Company’s Overview and Mission
Terracon Geotechnique is an independent, Canadian consulting firm, wholly owned by its management staff. Established in 1978, the firm diversified and reorganized under the name Terracon Geotechnique Ltd. in 1983. The firm primarily serves the mining industry and the Athabasca Oils Sands region from its administrative office in Calgary and office, soils and concrete laboratory in Fort McMurray.
Terracon Geotechnique Ltd. is committed to achieving peerless safety and environmental benchmarks. We are responsible citizens who are driven by professional integrity and dedicated to extraordinary service. Every team member pledges to establish lasting relationships with our clients by exceeding contractual obligations, and trust through exceptional performance. We help the resource industry enhance their efficiency, accountability and environmentally friendly operations.
The Position
Terracon is currently seeking candidates for a Safety Advisor. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends on-call is required.
Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct regular safety site inspections to ensure employees are following safety protocol
- Identify safety hazards and solve and prevent safety incidences.
- Carry out FLRA (Field Level Risk Assessments) with employees
- Ensure all safety policies and necessary contact information is communicated to the employees and posted in the appropriate locations on work
- sites.
- Attend regular monthly safety meetings, and communicate back to supervisors and managers.
- Ensure work-site specific safety protocols are followed and communicated to employees
- Complete incident investigations when necessary
- Display and lead by example, Terracon Geotechniques’ safety leadership
- Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly safety meetings with employees, during safety week.
Working Conditions
- Valid driver’s license
- Driving on mine roads
- Rotational schedule of being on-call
- Working outdoors
- Field and office based environment
Qualifications
- Up to 5 years experience in a safety role
- Experience in the oil sands
- NCSO Certification
- Pursuing CRSP designation is an asset
- Flexible and strong team playing skills
Why Work for Terracon Geotechnique?
When you enter the team of Terracon Geotechnique you are part of a safe, respectful, fun and supporting group. Terracon is committed to the safety of all its’ employees, and liaisons. Terracon values its’ employees, that is why we make every effortto reward them with competitive compensation and benefits. Dependent upon the location and job accepted, Terracon offers financial relocation assistance and temporary housing.
The City of Fort McMurray
Why relocate to Fort McMurray? Fort McMurray offers an ample amount of opportunities. Fort McMurray offers beautiful outdoor amenities, leadership and support groups. We have the Athabasca River which offers plenty of adventure for outdoor activities.
Fort McMurray is located 400km northeast of Edmonton.
If Interested:
We encourage you to submit your resume in you are interested. Please reference the job title you are applying for to:
Email: careers@terracon.ca
Fax: (780) 743-2420
Online: http://www.terracon.ca/
Please note, only successfully applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please