Sarah Webster
05-04-2010, 05:13 PM
At Golder Associates we strive to be the most respected global company specializing in ground engineering and environmental services through technical excellence, innovative solutions and award winning client service. Today, our clients span the world's major economic drivers: Oil and Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Power, Transportation and more. Employee owned since being founded in 1960, our 7,000 people, operating from 160 offices worldwide, deliver deep technical understanding, cross-disciplinary thinking and a passion to help our clients succeed.
Awarded Canada’s 50 Best Employers & Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies.
Position Title:
Golder Associates is seeking a H&S Coordinator to provide full H&S support services within the GTA Operations and implementing H&S.
Responsibilities:
• Participating in the development of new H&S strategies, systems and programs as a member of the GTA and Ontario Region H&S Team;
• Ensuring office H&S initiatives are aligned with Regional & National objectives.
• Working directly with the Management team, Project Managers and Field Employees to ensure their satisfaction and understanding of H&S initiatives;
• Providing guidance and support to the GTA employees in implementing the GAL H&S Management System;
• Working with Human Development regarding H&S orientation and training, managing WSIB claims, policies, information and administration.
• Assisting Group H&S representatives to address concerns: preparation of site specific H&S plans, site inspections, emergency response, hazard assessments, etc.
• Providing regulatory compliance support;
• Providing Technical Support to Office Operations team and Joint Health and Safety Committee's;
• Assisting to ensuring compliance with H&S initiatives and practices;
• Assisting the Ontario region in the tracking and reporting of H&S performance and stats;
• Coordinate and delivering H&S training and maintaining up to date documentation at the office level
• Investigating incidents and assisting with corrective actions;
• Building consensus among stakeholder groups;
• Performing work site visits and inspections in a wide variety of locations.
• Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
• H&S
o High commitment to safe work practices;
o Possessing an in-depth understanding of H&S principles and practices;
o Post-secondary diploma or degree in H&S, engineering and /or sciences;
o Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation or working towards meeting eligibility requirements;
o 7-10 years full time experience in H&S in a large multi faceted operation;
• Communication:
o Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
o Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organisation, exhibiting diplomacy and tact
• Planning and Organizational Skills:
o Good problem solver with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions;
o Strong team player, self motivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable;
o Good time management skills and able to effectively prioritize;
o Solid planning and organisational skills, with high level of detail orientation;
o Must be able to meet tight deadlines, multi-task and work well under pressure;
o Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities and to deal with ambiguity in a rapidly changing environment;
• Available for business travel and extended working hours, when required;
• Valid driver's licence and acceptable driving record.
• First Aid / CPR / AED training, beneficial.
• Proficiency in: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in areas in which Golder provides services, particularly mining.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.golder.com in the Career/Canada section. No phone calls please, only those candidates whose background closely matches the opportunity will be contacted for an interview.
Competition will close when a suitable candidate is found
Thank you for your interest in Golder Associates Ltd.
Awarded Canada’s 50 Best Employers & Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies.
Position Title:
Golder Associates is seeking a H&S Coordinator to provide full H&S support services within the GTA Operations and implementing H&S.
Responsibilities:
• Participating in the development of new H&S strategies, systems and programs as a member of the GTA and Ontario Region H&S Team;
• Ensuring office H&S initiatives are aligned with Regional & National objectives.
• Working directly with the Management team, Project Managers and Field Employees to ensure their satisfaction and understanding of H&S initiatives;
• Providing guidance and support to the GTA employees in implementing the GAL H&S Management System;
• Working with Human Development regarding H&S orientation and training, managing WSIB claims, policies, information and administration.
• Assisting Group H&S representatives to address concerns: preparation of site specific H&S plans, site inspections, emergency response, hazard assessments, etc.
• Providing regulatory compliance support;
• Providing Technical Support to Office Operations team and Joint Health and Safety Committee's;
• Assisting to ensuring compliance with H&S initiatives and practices;
• Assisting the Ontario region in the tracking and reporting of H&S performance and stats;
• Coordinate and delivering H&S training and maintaining up to date documentation at the office level
• Investigating incidents and assisting with corrective actions;
• Building consensus among stakeholder groups;
• Performing work site visits and inspections in a wide variety of locations.
• Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
• H&S
o High commitment to safe work practices;
o Possessing an in-depth understanding of H&S principles and practices;
o Post-secondary diploma or degree in H&S, engineering and /or sciences;
o Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation or working towards meeting eligibility requirements;
o 7-10 years full time experience in H&S in a large multi faceted operation;
• Communication:
o Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
o Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organisation, exhibiting diplomacy and tact
• Planning and Organizational Skills:
o Good problem solver with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions;
o Strong team player, self motivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable;
o Good time management skills and able to effectively prioritize;
o Solid planning and organisational skills, with high level of detail orientation;
o Must be able to meet tight deadlines, multi-task and work well under pressure;
o Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities and to deal with ambiguity in a rapidly changing environment;
• Available for business travel and extended working hours, when required;
• Valid driver's licence and acceptable driving record.
• First Aid / CPR / AED training, beneficial.
• Proficiency in: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in areas in which Golder provides services, particularly mining.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.golder.com in the Career/Canada section. No phone calls please, only those candidates whose background closely matches the opportunity will be contacted for an interview.
Competition will close when a suitable candidate is found
Thank you for your interest in Golder Associates Ltd.