Safety Auditor and Training Specialist

Regular, Full Time
Competition #
HW24-148ER
Title
Safety Auditor and Training Specialist
Department
Regulatory Services
Primary Function

The Safety Auditor and Training Specialist will assist the Manager of Safety and Security in ensuring Halifax Water is meeting all legislative safety standards and regulations. The Safety Auditor and Training Specialist will maintain and communicate awareness, knowledge, and preparedness to uphold Halifax Water’s safety culture of prioritizing safety standards and practices.

You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations and Halifax Water’s Occupational Health and Safety Program Manual.
 

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Under the direction of the Manager of Safety and Security, assist in the development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of audits (e.g. Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) Compliance and Commercial Vehicle Compliance), and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manual.
  • Monitor field work completed by both 3rd parties and Halifax Water; conducting field and document safety audits, including hazard analysis, regular job site inspections for safe work procedures (SWP), written reports and recommendations ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Oversee and monitor SOP/SWPs by planning, designing, developing, implementing, evaluating and updating safety programs and documentation.
  • Assist in the preparation, delivery, and maintenance of training required for employees, contractors, and visitors as required, and training records.
  • Responsible for the inspections, evaluation, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), occupational health and safety/emergency response tools, equipment, supplies, and communication boards.
  • Ability to oversee OHS manual/safety management system and SOP/SWP revisions and/or development.
  • Conduct OHS inspections, vehicle inspections (gate checks), audits, reports and training as required.
  • Train in house or oversee third party OHS and equipment training as required.
  • Review OHS criteria and audit contractor requirements for capital and special projects as required.
  • Oversee the overall PPE evaluation in consultation with Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) and procurement
  • All other health, safety and security duties as required.
     
Reporting Relationships

Reports to:    Manager of Safety and Security

Supervises:    n/a
 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education:

  • Post-Secondary education in a related field with professional certifications in the area of occupational health and safety. Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • Must have, or be working towards obtaining, the Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC) designation or equivalent.

Experience:

  • Five years of experience in an Occupational Health and Safety background with related experience in JOHSC, training, conducting risk assessments and audits. Previous education and experience will also be taken into consideration.
Other Requirements

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

  • Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) or working towards obtaining.
  • Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) considered an asset.
  • Construction Safety Officer/Supervisor (CSO/CSS) considered and asset or working towards obtaining.
  • Trenching, Excavation, Fall Arrest, Confined Space and Lock Out Tag Out training and experience.
  • Certificate in a Train the Trainer Program/Adult Education considered an asset. 
  • Certification as an auditor considered an asset.
  • Previous education and experience operating and/or instruction in the safe operation of heavy equipment.
  • Must not have been convicted of any criminal offence that would reflect negatively on the security profession or impact the ability to obtain required certification.
  • Must have a valid NS driver’s license.
  • Must complete and pass a security background check.
  • Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training:
    • First Aid
    • Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Formerly WHMIS)
    • Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Familiar with pertinent legislation and regulations and liaison with government officials as required.
  • Demonstrated experience liaising with regulators.
  • Previous experience either coaching or chairing a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC)
  • Strong working knowledge of the entire spectrum of health and safety.
  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations.
  • High degree of confidentiality.
  • Excellent leadership, motivation and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals.
  • Thorough knowledge of organization and reporting relationships.
  • Experience in software maintenance and understanding of network systems.

 

This is a CUPE Local 1431 Unionized position.

Hours of Work: As per Collective Agreement

Wage Rate: As per Collective Agreement

How to Apply

Completed cover letters and resumes (application forms [PDF] - optional), stating Competition #HW24-148ER must be received by 12 noon, November 22, 2024. Please forward to:

Mail

  • Halifax Water
    HR Department
    P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
    Halifax, NS
    B3K 5M1

Fax

  • 902-490-6934

Please note: Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Conditional Items Required for Employment:

  • Satisfactory background check
  • Satisfactory pre-employment testing

Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.

Halifax Water’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.