Job Description

Description :

Primary responsibilities of the Safety Resource will include:

• Lead Grande Prairie OSB\xe2\x80\x99s Environmental Health & Safety programs.
• Educate and support all Team Members in the identification of workplace hazards and the development of pro-active measures to mitigate or eliminate risks.
• Ensure site\xe2\x80\x99s understanding and compliance of all legislated and West Fraser Standards.
• Coordinate investigation process for all EH&S incidents.
• Maintain and report Environmental and Safety statistics.
• Coordinate formal audits and non-formal site inspections, reviewing reports & findings and overseeing the completion of all action items related to safety and environment.
• Facilitate the activities of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
• Facilitate OHS&E training plan for all site Team Members; including orientation for new employees, ongoing training requirements & recertifications and support the development of updated training materials.
• Measure progress toward meeting our EH&S targets and objectives.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager.
• Some travel is required to visit other sites for training or auditing purposes.

Ideal candidates would have:

• Environmental Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CRSP designation (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) is preferred but not required.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Access, Word, etc.) and comfortable learning new IT programs within the West Fraser system.
• Competency skills including time management, project management, interpersonal skills, and integrity.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.

Location Summary:

Grande Prairie is home to about 70 000 residents with representation from more than 80 different cultural and ethnic groups. Located in the heart of the Peace Region, Grande Prairie\xe2\x80\x99s vibrant economy and retail infrastructure makes it the regional hub for almost 300 000 people across Northern AB, Northern BC, and the Northwest Territories.

Grande Prairie is a thriving city full of continuous growth and provides endless possibilities for adventure. You can explore the parks, trails, golf courses, ski venues and more across the city or perhaps stay indoors and enjoy the multi-purpose Eastlink Centre with the West Fraser Fieldhouse, pools, waterslides, saunas, lazy river, and so much. If you wish to relax you can appreciate the art & culture of the GP Live Theatre, GP Art Gallery, Centre for Creative Arts or the immense GP Library. Grande Prairie has many things for everyone.

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

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