Occupational Health jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Overview
The Safety Advisor has the primary accountability for ensuring workplace safety at their specific site through administering and monitoring the safety program and ensuring its ongoing effectiveness.

Duties:

• Conducts safety inspections, coordinates toolbox talks, conducts and completes hazard assessments on processes and individual projects, education/training needs and training coordination.
• Trains workers in the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including fit testing of respirators for workers.
• Conducts confined space testing and issuing permits. Inspects work areas and issues hot work permits. Advises and participates in correct lockout procedures to ensure compliance.
• Provides new employee, sub-contractor and ship crew orientation sessions. Conducts site safety tours/orientations for visitors (customers, potential customers, schools, contractors, government agencies, etc.).
• Keeps abreast of knowledge in occupational health and safety and when possible upgrades credentials. Maintains current First Aid Certification status.

Requirements

• Hold a current CSO or NCSO - Mandatory
• Hold an Occupational First Aid certificate Level 3 (OFA-3) - Mandatory
• Min of 3 years of experience in a Safety role

This is a Union role with International Association of Machinist - Lodge 550 and offers an excellent health, welfare & pension package after the completion of 480 hours.

Disclaimers:

By applying, you agree that Seaspan may share your resume with our Union partner, International Association of Machinist - Lodge 550

About Us:

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

The successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46.19-$55.47 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Vancouver, BC V7P 2R5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Safety Advisor: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CSO (required)
• NCSO (required)
• OFA-3 (required)

Work Location: In person