Health and Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialists are responsible for the instruction, implementation, enforcement and management of the Health and Safety policies of the company through advising, coaching and educating all Flynn employees.  This position will be based out of our Saskatoon branch, reporting to the ­­­­­­­Regional Health & Safety Supervisor. The chosen candidate will be responsible for supporting Saskatoon and surrounding areas. 

• Manage the safety requirements of operational construction sites and equipment
• Conduct safety evaluations of Flynn project sites using documentation and standardized processes
• Ensure that sub-contractors adhere to required safety standards in keeping with Flynn policy/legislation
• Identifying potential risks and safety hazards during a project through involvement throughout the job life cycle (estimate,
• pre-mobilization, construction and autopsy)
• Performing accident and incident investigations as per the company’s health and safety programs
• Maintain a conducive working relationship with all management, superintendents, project managers through education and giving practical on site application options
• Assisting with the communication and implementation of the company’s claims management and return to work programs
• Be proactive in recommending changes to improve the safety programs
• Participate in the development and implementation of safety training programs
• Conducting new worker safety orientations and other required training programs as needed
• Report writing and maintaining of all required documentation
• Attending and facilitating monthly safety committee meetings as required
• Frequent visits to sites.
• Occasional travel is required.

• Formal education and/or training in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety, NCSO or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a safety role within a construction environment
• Experience working in the ICI construction industry, specifically dealing with Building envelope is considered an asset
• Experience with WSIB and injury management an asset
• Knowledge of the COR process is considered a strong asset
• Good knowledge of Working at Heights legislation
• Knowledge and practical experience in accident investigation
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Computer literate in Windows applications; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Team attitude with a willingness to learn
• Valid driver’s license required