Job Description
An opening has become available for a self-motivated and collaborative Safety Compliance Specialist to join a marine transportation business based in Burnaby! Reporting to the QHSSE Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining effective quality, health, safety, security and environmental programs, and plays a key role in the administrative function of the QHSSE department.
This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a values-based safety culture within an organization that prides itself on upholding the highest possible standards of operation and is dedicated to maintaining and developing valued relationships with customers, communities, and the environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the implementation of safety management procedures
- Conduct regular inspections audits and observations for compliance with regulatory and company policies
- Attend field operations and other audits to review procedures
- Act as a resource for employees regarding all QHSSE matters
- Support and participate in the workplace health and safety committee
- Assist with company and vessel drills/exercises including planning, organizing and documenting
- Conduct risk assessments, job hazard assessments and incident investigations
- Prepare and issue safety related communications to employees
- Conduct new employee and contractor orientations
- Coordinate and administer training programs and weekly operations/safety meetings
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in the marine transportation industry or a similar industry
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar Health, Safety and Environmental position
- Degree, certificate, diploma or post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety
- Solid understanding of QHSSE systems, procedures, regulations and best practices ideally as it pertains to marine/petroleum transportation
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure with limited supervision
- Fantastic leadership skills and the ability to work in collaboration with others
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required