Health & Safety Specialist
Flynncompanies · Halifax, NS · onsite
At Flynn, it's not just a job, it's a career
Job Summary: 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 Halifax branch, reporting to the Regional Health & Safety Manager for Eastern Canada. The chosen candidate will be responsible for supporting the province of Nova Scotia, which includes job sites in the HRM and surrounding areas, as well as Cape Breton.
What We Offer:
Company-provided vehicle or vehicle allowance provided
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health benefits and RRSP Matching Program
A collaborative work environment at the branch level and within the Health & Safety team
Ongoing career development programs through our in-house Flynn University and eLearning courses
Personal development opportunities for technical training in the field of Health & Safety
A Day in the Life:
Uphold and coach employees on Flynn’s health and safety policies/procedures
Perform site inspections
Injury management (e.g. WCB & Return to work program)
Conduct new hire orientations
Incident investigations
Complete internal and external COR audits
Attend pre-starts, hand-offs and other safety-related meetings
Assist with the completion of site safety documents
What We Are Seeking:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a safety role within a construction environment
Formal education and/or training in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety, NCSO or equivalent experience
Experience with WCB, Return to Work programs and injury management
Good knowledge of Fall Protection systems and legislation
Knowledge and practical experience in incident investigation
Experience working in the ICI construction industry, specifically dealing with Building envelope is considered an asset
Knowledge of the COR process is considered an asset
Bilingualism is considered an asset
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Computer literate in Windows applications; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Team attitude with a willingness to learn
Valid driver’s license required
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Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team.
Disclosure: We use an AI-powered system to initially screen resumes. However, all applications/resumes are also reviewed by our team of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Professionals to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation in determining a candidate’s potential fit for a role they applied to.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.