JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a professional to join our team in the role of Health and Safety Advisor on a contract basis, out of our Darling Nuclear Generating Station in Bowmanville, ON.
Reporting to the Manager, Health and Safety Field Services, the Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for providing technical assistance to station staff on safety related issues. You will consult with both internal and external contacts, conduct observation & coaching, and assist in workplace investigations.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation's continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure that OPG staff and contractors are in compliance with current legislative, corporate, business unit and station safety requirements;
- Leverage internal relationships to effectively determine and implement program changes or actions to resolve health and safety concerns;
- Review, recommend changes to, or on occasion conduct workplace assessments to ensure that safe work practices are employed to minimize hazardous exposures;
- Prepare detailed reports on safety performance for line management; perform safety analyses on, and review the design of new equipment or processes and make recommendations for improvements;
- Lead and participate in incident/accident investigations, including development of practical recommendations and reports;
- Monitor for hazardous materials and advise on safe handling of materials using sound industrial hygiene practices;
- Provide station staff safety subject matter expertise; and
- Develop and deliver presentations as required.
EDUCATION
- Post Secondary Education in Applied Science and or safety-related;
- Course or training with certification in OHS, is an asset; and
- CRSP or CSP designation is an asset.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Offer a background in Safety and/or Sciences;
- Minimum 4 year university degree in an appropriate safety-related field;
- Have an understanding of, and experience with, workplace hazards, and the practical application of rules and procedures, workplace monitoring, etc.;
- Experience in a Nuclear environment, an asset;
- Demonstrate knowledge of applicable legislation and safety procedures and experience in conducting incident/accident investigations;
- Practical knowledge of the following: hazardous materials, safe work planning and execution, working at heights, electrical safety, industrial hygiene, 18001 OH&S Management System;
- Demonstrate experience in leading problem-solving teams and in providing consultant/specialist services to management clients;
- Experience in electrical safety, a valuable asset;
- Experienced and thoroughly knowledgeable in the Ontario Industrial and Construction regulations
- Experience working in heavy industrial construction;
- Experience with management system maintenance or development;
- Strong team player with ability to work independently;
- Strong presentation, communication skills;
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
