The Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for the effective development, coordination and delivery of systematic health and safety programs and initiatives for EastLink throughout the Atlantic Provinces.

Responsibilities

· Development of new Occupational Health and Safety policies & programs with key stakeholders including the JOHS committee

· Review & update, as required, existing OH&S policies, programs and procedures/JSAs in consolation with key stakeholders and the JOHS committee

· Develop, conduct, and evaluate new and ongoing Health and Safety Training and Promotion Initiatives that meet/exceed regulatory minimums

· Conduct ergonomic evaluations and recommend modifications/improvements as needed to reduce musculoskeletal related injuries

· Coordinate and Facilitate cooperative early return to work programs

· Provide ongoing support as required to line management in the effective execution of OH&S programs and initiatives

· Review, monitor and evaluate Contractor Safety Programs and provide ongoing OH&S support to PM’s and contractor relation managers

· Maintain OH&S training data base

· External reporting to HRSDC & WCB

· Data management of safety performance measures

Qualifications:

· Bachelor/Masters of Science in Health and Safety, Kinesiology, Engineering, Human Resources or related health field

· 2-3 years experience working in Health and Safety capacity would be an asset

· Federally regulated workplace experience an asset

· Experience developing and facilitating OH&S training programs

· Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation an asset

· Strong conflict management skills

· Ability to build strong relationships with EastLink employees

· Strong project management skills

· Effective communicator – both verbal and written

· Self motivated, creative, individual who can adapt to independent and team based environments

· Strategic thinker and effective decision maker

We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to join a growing and winning team.  Please send your resume with a covering letter demonstrating how your skills and experience match the listed qualifications and responsibilities to:

EastLink – Human Resources

Re: Health and Safety Specialist

hr@corp.eastlink.ca

* Please specify in subject title the position for which you are applying.

Closing Date:  April 17, 2009

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