Safety Advisor - Edmonton, AB

May 16

Full job description

Company Overview

The Manufacturers’ Health and Safety Association (MHSA) is one of the leading Health and Safety Associations and Certifying Partners in the province of Alberta. Our mission is to achieve worksite wellness and reduce occupational injuries and illnesses in the manufacturing industry. The MHSA has been working diligently since 1992 as a not-for-profit safety association.

What makes the MHSA so successful is our members; over 1600 member companies who employ over 60,000 workers across the province. We are deeply committed to serve as safety advocates for their interests to ensure they have a voice when it comes to crucial topics that affect them.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Health and Safety in Alberta? We are looking to add a Safety Advisor with Overhead Crane and Rigging experience to our Northern Alberta team!

What you will do:

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will assist in providing key services to Manufacturers’ Health & Safety Association (MHSA) members. These key services include delivery of educational and training programs, providing member companies with Health and Safety System advice and assistance, administration of the Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) programs for MHSA companies and promotion of Association services.

Responsibilities

Course Facilitation of MHSA materials in-person, virtually or on member sites, including Overhead Crane, Rigging, and Forklift.
Participate in the planning and coordination of course offering schedules.
Creation, preparation, and delivery of MHSA services such as on-site safety consultations, inspections, hazard assessments, safety meeting presentations, etc.
Visiting employer and member sites to promote association services.
Responding to member inquiries and providing accurate information.
Travel within the Alberta region; with occasional travel (particularly during the probationary period) between the Rocky View (south) and Red Deer (central) offices (use of company truck if available or expenses and mileage paid).
Projects, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Manager.

Requirements

Overhead Crane, Rigging and Forklift experience required.
Minimum 2 years occupational health and safety experience in manufacturing or a related field. (MSO/MSA designation and MHSA Auditor certification would be considered strong assets.)
Enrollment in, or completion of, a post-secondary Occupational Health and Safety certificate program, or equivalent combined education/experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with both instructional abilities and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to present material and regularly speak in front of others (public speaking).
Ability to instruct using a virtual platform (Microsoft Teams).
Strong computer skills, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint and ability to navigate the Internet.
Valid Class 5 Alberta Operators License and a reliable vehicle are required for business travel. A current Alberta Standard Driver’s Abstract is required.
Working knowledge of the Alberta OH&S Act, Regulations, and Code.
Working knowledge of the Alberta WCB Act, policies, and programs.
Experience with environmental safety is considered an asset.