Ketek Group

Health & Safety Advisor

Fort McMurray, AB

Full-time

About This Job

WHY JOIN US?!

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100% Employer funded health, dental, and vision coverage

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RRSP matching program

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Competitive wages and flexible vacation

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Retention Bonus

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Family-operated business

Ketek Group Inc:

From its 10 locations in Western and Northern Canada, Ketek is able to provide services and rental equipment to clients throughout the region’s oil and gas, mining, construction, and municipal sectors.

POSITION BACKGROUND:

The Health & Safety Advisor provides specialized advice and guidance to company employees to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation. This position requires that the Safety Advisor handles all day-to-day safety issues that arise in Ketek buildings, yards and job sites.

CORE DUTIES:

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Monitor and evaluate the health and safety program to ensure compliance with applicable legislation

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Coordinate unplanned event investigations and ensure effective underlying cause analysis & corrective actions are properly implemented

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Enforce programs and mentor individuals / groups in relation to subject matter expertise

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Perform worksite inspections

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Support the emergency preparedness process and assist with training exercises

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Handle clients’ safety requests and requirements

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Review Hazard Assessments, Near Misses, Hazard Identifications and other proactive reports. Prepare and present findings to management.

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Mentor/educate site personnel regarding safe work practices/habits

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Assist with hazard assessments and safety meetings

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Assist with Project Safety Plans

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Audit clients/contractors against applicable legislation and their safety programs

Other Duties

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Assist with training and the implementation of safety initiatives

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Support, coach and mentor the Health & Safety Committee members

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Provide a safety analysis and status reports, when applicable

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Promote a culture of safety excellence

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Observe & enforce safety procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment

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Be considerate of the needs of our community and protection of the environment

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Represent Ketek in a light that is commensurate with the values of Management, the Corporate Vision and company Mission Statement

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Required

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National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)

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Minimum 3 years of experience as a safety officer or advisor

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Minimum 5 years’ oilfield, oilsands, mining services and/or water transfer experience

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Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract

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Fluent in the English language (reading, written, spoken)

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Able to communicate with clients / public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner

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Able to handle multiple tasks and frequent demanding deadlines

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Able to handle changing schedules and priorities, with high level prioritization skills

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Strong work ethic and organizational planning skills with attention to detail

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Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Effective verbal and listening communication skills

Preferred

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OH&S certification

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Knowledgeable in Alberta & Saskatchewan OH&S Legislation

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Experience in facilitating safety training

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Strong technical writing skills

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Proficient with computers, including Google Workspace & Microsoft

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands

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Must work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat

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May at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances

o Must take necessary precautions to protect yourself with applicable controls

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May be required to work around heavy-duty equipment

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Regularly required to stand/sit, stoop, and kneel

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Must be able to competently operate computers, phones and digital programs

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Must be able to drive a company truck safely and confidently

Work Environment

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Field environment (70%), office environment (15%), and shop/yard environment (15%)

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May be required to work some weekends or outside of regular office hours

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Pre-Access drug and alcohol testing required for most Client site visits

BENEFITS

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Extended Health Care

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Dental Care

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Vision

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Short & Long-term disabilities

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A fun, fast paced work environment with exciting and innovative projects

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Stability, flexibility, growth, challenging, highly rewarding and a company that cares!