ATCO

Senior Advisor, Safety & Health

Calgary, AB

full_time

About This Job

ASHCOR Technologies Ltd. is a subsidiary of ATCO and the largest independent marketer of fly ash in Western Canada. ASHCOR is adding to its dynamic team as it expands its reclaimed ash management facility north of Halkirk, Alberta and in the United States. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our operations. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient running of our facilities, and as such we are looking for a skilled Senior Advisor, Health & Safety to join us on this journey.

Reporting to the President, Ashcor, the Senior Advisor, Health & Safety will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and sustaining Ashcor’s H&S system and programs. The role will be critical in establishing a solid H&S foundation, driving improvement for Ashcor’s H&S programs, processes, tools, training, and progressing our safety culture.

This position will be based at our Calgary, Alberta office. The position will require 20-30% travel to various sites in Alberta and the USA.

What Else You Get To Do:

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Collaborate with Ashcor departments in all aspects of H&S, including proactive identification and evaluation of risks, determining and implementing solutions

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Participate in pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and HAZOPs

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Develop and facilitate H&S orientation and training (fall protection, confined space entry, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response)

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Lead and develop strategic H&S projects, initiatives and long-term strategies with the goal of building an industry-leading safety culture

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Coordinate with the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process to ensure selection of qualified contractors that share Ashcor’s safety values

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Conduct contractor pre-qualification reviews and assurance activities, on-site management and post project evaluation

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Provide expert guidance on all elements of H&S, including OHS competency requirements, safety trends, interpretation of H&S regulatory requirements, and H&S related programs (Workers Compensation/Disability Management & Alcohol & Drug Program)

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Conduct workplace observations, inspections, audits, and employee interviews to identify and resolve non-compliance issues

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Develop, maintain and test the Emergency Response Plans

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Coordinate facility ERP exercises, drills and tabletops. Recommend and provide subsequent training, required.

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Lead investigations and root cause analyses when incidents occur; conduct quality reviews and recommend corrective actions

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Monitor H&S performance and trends and policy/process effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement of safety practices

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Oversee the audiometric and respiratory protection programs, including coordination of testing and audits

Who You Are:

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College Diploma or University Degree in a related field (Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Engineering)

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Canadian Registered Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional

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7+ years in occupational health & safety roles in cement, aggregates, asphalt, or concrete production industries

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Progressive leadership experience in H&S at a corporate level

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Experience with H&S management systems, including incident management, hazard/risk, safe work and contractor management

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Expert knowledge of the Alberta OHS Act, Regulation Code, and other applicable legislation

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Expert knowledge of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations

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Expert understanding and experience conducting workplace inspections, observations, program reviews and management system auditing

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Advanced and well-rounded experience developing, implementing, assessing and sustaining H&S programs

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Experience developing project charters, project plans, implementation plans, communication plans and change management plans

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Must be willing and able to drive to worksites in a company or rental vehicle safely

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Must be willing to perform standby on-call duties for H&S support

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This position is a safety-sensitive role as per ATCO’s Alcohol & Drug Policy. Being fit for duty is critical for this position to support a safe workplace

What We Offer:

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A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence

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Competitive compensation

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Flex benefits

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Tuition assistance program

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Training and mentorship programs

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Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check and others screening as needed for the position.

Ashcor Technologies is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries, and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com. ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website for more information.

At ATCO we are challenging the status quo and aspiring to make a positive impact on the world. With our commitment to accelerating the energy transition, we’ve become a meaningful player in the future of sustainable energy. While the rest of the industry is thinking, we are executing and bringing ideas and solutions to life. ATCO has a strong entrepreneurial history and a global network that enables us to innovate, overcome challenges, and create something transformative in the energy transition space. Be on the leading edge with us and help shape our world for years to come.

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