HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Position Summary:
Reporting directly to the CEO, and accountable to the Presidents of each business unit, the Health and Safety Officer will provide leadership and support to the Ascent Group of Companies, including St. Thomas Energy, on H&S programs and policies, project/site monitoring and inspection, incident and accident investigations, technical training, and quality audits.
Major Responsibilities:
Updates Corporate and Business Unit H&S programs and policies and keeps abreast of regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards and regulations
Leads health and safety training to ensure all staff are effectively trained and comply with policies, best practices and regulatory requirements
Develops, leads and manages the H&S system
Communicates on health, safety and environmental matters to all employees to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of information
Conducts safety reviews, site inspections, audits, to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Investigates all cases or questions of H&S concerns and provides regular reports to management to ensure the safety of staff and company resources
Manages reporting and investigations related to MOL, WSIB, Bill 168
Actively participates as a resource to various JHSC’s
Accountable for the management of safety and training budgets
Provides expert advice and council to management and employees on all areas of health, safety and environment to ensure the best possible working atmosphere
Skills:
Ability to evaluate standardized facts and data, reconcile information
Ability to conduct and report on safety inspections, regulatory inspections and environmental audits
Ability to recommend refinements or alternatives to improve processes in the organization
A willingness to accept responsibility and make timely and appropriate decisions
Advanced written, computer (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations) and verbal communications to understand and influence others
Strong analytical, problem solving and technical skills
A willingness to travel to various owned and customer sites on a routine basis across Ontario
Experience to implement and understand procedures or systems which are moderately complex, and the use of specialized skills, which require technical knowledge to apply
Ability to manage frequent non-routine contacts and communications with internal departments, external customers, suppliers, agencies or government/regulatory representatives for the purpose of providing guidance, technical instruction or advice for matters related to the company and its policies
Education/Experience:
College diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent experience in a H&S role in a similar Company/Industry
A minimum of 5 years progressive experience in a health, safety and environmental role
Additional professional experience in H&S, training, WSIB reporting, accident and claims management
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
About Ascent:
Ascent is a proudly Canadian energy solutions provider. Our customers range from industry partners, general and electrical contractors, renewable energy companies, public institutions, private industries and utilities. We have over 30 years of experience providing design/build/maintenance services for substations, traffic signals, power lines, and streetlights to a broad range of customers across Ontario, and in various parts of Canada. St. Thomas Energy, our regulated utility, has been in business for over 100 years.
Our diverse team of qualified professionals has the industry knowledge and expertise to understand your energy solution needs. With offices in St. Thomas, Tillsonburg, Toronto, and Belleville, we build strong relationships with businesses and communities. Our strengths are firmly grounded in the communities we serve, and our professionals combine personalized, local advice and service with province-wide resources and experience.
The Ascent Group of Companies have proudly worked over 2.7 million man hours without a lost time accident.
If you meet all of the above requirements please email your resume in confidence to lbayley@ascent.ca stating “H&S Officer” in the subject line.
Posting Closing Date: November 30, 2015
November 16, 2015
