Dartmouth, NS

Atlantica is seeking qualified candidates for a HSE Advisor in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia This role is responsible for the implementation and promotion of our Health, Safety, and Environmental systems at Atlantica’s project sites.

About Us

Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Equipped with leading-edge technologies, Atlantica’s highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building’s life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the HSE Lead and working in an exciting and collaborative environment, you will:

Promote Atlantica’s strong safety culture and HSE program by being a safety champion through every part of the organization, including at job sites, in fabrication shops, and in the office.
Act as the point of contact for HSE related issues with our clients
Spend time at job sites to complete site inspections and conduct routine inspections of work areas, including conducting and reviewing completed Safety Observations, Hazard Assessments, and Risk Assessments
Hold safety meetings, attend site toolbox talks and prepare safety notices, toolbox talk topics, etc. and distribute appropriately within the organization.
Lead safety training program, including facilitating internal training, coordinating external training, tracking training and ensuring required training is valid and up to date for employees
Track and report on OHS statistics and activities, including filing/scanning, entering data into existing reports and producing new ad-hoc reports
Prepare OHS Manuals and necessary OHS material for job start up
Prepare and finalize documentation pertaining to HSE Audits
Conduct incident investigations as required
Other duties as required to support and promote the HSE program

Who are we looking for?

Education And Experience

Five or more years of construction safety experience in an industrial, commercial, or institutional environment.
Diploma/Degree in Health and Safety Management or a combination of relevant education and experience
Knowledge and use of all necessary Government Acts, Legislation and Requirements
Investigation training would be considered an asset
NCSO designation is also considered an asset

About You

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; including comfort with presentations and facilitating training programs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience and comfort with using Microsoft programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and HSE reporting software
Ability to travel throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to various worksites – must have a valid driver’s license and be able to provide driver’s abstract

Job Details

Permanent, Full Time
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday

The Cahill Group embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging, challenging, and innovative while enabling our employees to be collaborative, positive, and creative to reach our full potential. The Cahill Group is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Atlantica is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel as though you are the right fit for this position, please apply in confidence. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Location Dartmouth, NS

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