Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

Dawson Group // Are you looking for a chance to be part of something big, something meaningful, something important? How about keeping our vital transportation infrastructure â€” our necessary roads, highways and bridges â€” safe for B.C. families and businesses!

The Dawson Group is looking for skilled, passionate people to help us safely connect our communities. We operate a diverse fleet of specialized equipment using the latest in technology to successfully build and maintain the roads that connect our great province.

Work for us and you will be a valued member of the Dawson Group, a family owned group of transportation and construction companies serving all of B.C. People First is one of our core values, and we take it seriously. As well, we pride ourselves on acting with Integrity, Excellence and Respect. These values define us and guide all the decisions we make.

In this role you will be a valued member of the Dawson Group, working as a permanent, full-time, Health, Safety & Environment Advisor reporting to Director, Health, Safety & Environment. The HSE Advisor will be responsible for supporting the maturity of our overall HSE management system while embracing continuous improvement using a strategic risk-based approach. The successful candidate will help lead the Dawson Group to an enhanced culture of safety among our employees and contractors. Our base location will be Kamloops, BC however, the Dawson Group embraces distributed work, meaning the successful candidate will have the flexibility to work from home and/or at our office in the various communities we operate in and requires up to 40% travel, however this travel is primarily day trips and the successful candidate will plan and organize their travel.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Prioritize Safety of self and others in all aspects of the job
Leading with strong safety leadership through desirable behaviours, attitudes, and mindset to further develop our culture of safety
Providing guidance and coaching to management to exhibit high levels of safety leadership and continuously improve safety performance
Facilitating the implementation and administration of corporate HSE policies, processes and systems and monitor compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations
Providing consultation and assist in the management of risk through formal risk assessments, job hazard analysis, and project planning
Conduct regular HSE audits, inspections, and observations to support safe work behaviours and provide recommendations to management
Support the performance and effectiveness of Occupational Health and Hygiene program through industrial hygiene monitoring and exposure control plans
Lead the incident management program including the management of workplace injuries and illnesses
Act as a liaison between the company and external stakeholders or industry regulators

WHAT YOU BRING

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation, Certified Safety Professional, or other Professional Board Certification is preferred
Experience in developing and managing programs that will lead certification (OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, WorkSafeBC Certificate of Recognition)
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in HSE or related field
Comprehensive understanding of applicable health, safety, and environment regulations and related standards
In-depth knowledge of HSE best practices
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative, to lead and motivate people
Proficient in common business application software (i.e. Microsoft Office and Windows)
Strong written and verbal communication
Possess and maintain a class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract

BENEFITS

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

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