Job Description

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About PreCon

With a solid history dating back to 1958, PreCon Precast Limited is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with locations in Brampton and Woodstock. Across Ontario, you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation; building more resilient, energy efficient, sustainable, safe and durable structures.

Job Summary

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the facilitation of safety related training and coaching with research, development and implementation of local safety programs, policies, procedures, and standards. This position will effectively assist in the development of internal training requirements and administratively support daily operations and project specific documentation. The ideal candidate will excel in supporting and partnering with front line supervisors and operations staff to meet and exceed PreCon\'s established safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health and safety training material.
• Facilitate new employee safety orientations and various health and safety trainings.
• Development and arrangement of train-the-trainer internal programs and effective oversight of training program.
• Maintain employee records and ensure training matrixes are valid and up to date.
• Conduct scheduled workplace safety inspections including verification of completion of corrective action plans, working closely with the JHSC.
• Assist with health and safety program to meet training requirements.
• Maintain statistics and records to measure OHS performance.
• Manage data entry and maintenance of safety documentation.
• Oversee and support employee and management safety concerns.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions plans and prevention measures.
• Capably and confidently support investigation testing measures (i.e. breathalyzer, urinalysis)
• Strong knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, and standards to maintain compliance.
• Travel required between Brampton, ON and Woodstock, ON facilities, until position permanently relocates to Woodstock in 2025.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant safety experience in an industrial/unionized environment, ideally within the manufacturing and/or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of legislated requirements in applicable jurisdictions.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience facilitating safety training (i.e. organizational specific fall protection, confined space, forklift, onboarding)
• Professional Safety designation (NCSO) would be considered an asset.

Behavioral Requirements

• Self-Starter with the ability to work towards success with minimal supervision.
• A detail-oriented focus with strong analytical expertise.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Effective communication with all levels of management.

Cultural Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills coupled with proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

OSCO Construction Group