QM Environmental is Canada’s premier industrial services company. We offer a full suite of environmental contracting services, including environmental construction, such a landfills and related facilities, earthen dam raises, slope and waterway restoration etc. remediation, hazardous materials abatement, emergency response and training.
QM is currently seeking a site EHS Coordinator to join our team for the delivery of a remediation project at the Endako Mine site, British Columbia.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Site EHS Coordinator is responsible for the following duties:
· Coordinates and implements all aspects of the QM EHS programs as they apply to site specific activities in accordance with the program requirements, project specific/client specific requirements, provincial and other regulatory agencies
· Works cooperatively with all project team members on site and site supervision / project management team to promote QM’s EHS motto Done Safely, Without Compromise
· Creates continuous improvements and is pro-active in EHS management cycle
· Ensures environment, health and safety is considered in the performance of all activities, adapting to various work environments and business activity
· Communicates all-important EHS related matters immediately to the Site Supervisor and QM’s Regional EHS Manager – Central & West
· Conduct necessary project specific EHS training
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for all safety related communications either within the project or to the client.
· Plan and conduct Daily Toolbox and weekly safety meetings in coordination with the Site Supervisor
· Maintenance of all site specific EHS documentation including but not limited to EHS plans including but not limited to: Emergency Response Plans and Procedures, SOPs, and JSAs as required
· Uploading site EHS documents to SiteDocs digital EHS program at the project level
· Conduct all incident investigations, root cause analysis and reporting and follow up including communications regarding the incidents with respective parties (employee, client, EHS and HR).
· Coordinate onboarding and access requirements for all employees, visitors, and subcontractors per client requirements.
· Plan and conduct site orientations for all staff and sub-contracted staff as per QM’s EHS program.
· Update and train existing employees as required
· Review and coach supervisors and foreperson on completion of daily job hazard analysis as required
· Responsible for all EHS document control
· Ensuring QM and subcontractor personnel confidentiality is maintained
- Understand and implementing QM’s EHS Program, Policy and Procedures
- Ensure health and safety is considered in the performance of all activities
- Ensure EHS compliance with applicable Federal, Provincial Acts, Codes and Regulations
- Make recommendations on EHS program protocols, JSAs, Safe Work Procedures etc.
- Oversee the compilation, updating and distribution of health and safety related documentation as required at the project site
- Complete regular site inspections and audits assigned as per internal protocol and established schedules
- Immediately report all workplace injuries to the Site Supervisor and Regional EHS Manager
- Complete all duties as assigned by the Regional EHS Manager, Central & West in a timely fashion
- Manage the daily health and safety activities related to administration and field work
· Pro-actively share EHS information to enhance and maintain safety awareness
- Coordinate/participate in various health and safety meetings, EHS department meetings and other activities
- Coordinate Early and Safe Return to Work, WCB / WSIB case management as required
- Present health and safety concerns to management and operations and assist in the problem-solving process
- Other activities or responsibilities as assigned by the Regional EHS Manager or VP, EHS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
· Post-secondary education in a related discipline preferred or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
· 5 years’ experience in the construction industry is required
· NCSO designation or in process of obtaining
· Standard First Aid (advanced)/OFA 3 First Aid Certificate
· BC Mine Supervisor Certificate (online)
· Valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract a must
Experience:
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
· Must be an adept communicator, willing to share experience and knowledge, capable of mentoring and leading supervisors and workers to EHS due diligence using a collaborative and flexible approach
· Previous experience in WCB/WSIB, ESRTW case management
· Experience in construction, demolition, mining or oil and gas industries is required.
Knowledge:
· Work in unionized and non-unionized work environments
· In-depth knowledge of incident reporting and investigation, EHS auditing/COR
· Knowledge of EHS related legislation, provincial, federal and others as applicable
· Knowledge of the Health, Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in BC
· Knowledge of Mine Rescue Plans
Abilities:
· Ability to develop and demonstrate leadership skills
· Ability to travel for work as may be required
· Excellent team player, cooperative approach at all levels, strong relationship building capabilities and ability to treat peers at all levels with respect
· Good communication and motivation skills
· Strong written and communication skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
· Excellent team building, interpersonal and organizational skills
· Good group presentation skills (i.e., orientation training, group instruction, orientations and EHS seminars)
· Good problem-solving capabilities
· Motivated and driven self-starter , able to work with minimal supervision
Personal Suitability:
· Effective interpersonal relations
· Leadership
· Initiative
· Thoroughness
WORK HOURS:
Rotational Shifts- 15 days on 13 days off, 12 hour shifts each day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is at a project site. Both office and outdoor activities related to typical construction site work environments. The ability to work in inclement weather conditions and travel are required.