Telecon is looking for an energetic and career minded individual to join our growing team as a Health & Safety Specialist. The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for assessing and ensuring that the Telecon Group and all subsidiaries are in compliance with all Health and Safety (H&S) legislation in order to promote our SMART Values and our Safety culture in the workplace and on job sites. To accomplish this, you will use your expertise and work closely with the Health and Safety Team to align all policies and procedures, educate and train employees.In addition to joining a terrific team this opportunity comes with a Company Vehicle, Health Insurance Benefits and a Company Match RRSP right from Day 1 of employment!YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO : Conduct site inspections and audits to measure performance and compliance.Lead and / or facilitate in incident / accident investigations, strong knowledge in root cause analysis and problem-solving including elaboration and follow up of corrective and preventive actions and reports.Review, recommend changes and participate in workplace assessments to ensure that safe work practices are understood and applied to minimize hazardous exposures.Support and coach operations on hazard assessment, analyses and review the usage of new equipment or processes and make recommendations for improvements.Actively participate and coach on risk assessment, toolbox talk and weekly operations meeting.Lead Health and Safety committees with different Business units.Interpret and provide advice and guidance to all departments pertaining to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.Ensure that Telecon subcontractors are in compliance with current legislative and corporate safety policies.Conduct COR audits to maintain good standing within Atlantic provincesParticipate in project kick-off and promote safety.Identify training needs and support training initiatives by developing and delivering presentations as required.Support and be able to conduct site audits / inspections for offices and project sites.Interact with our client’s safety personnel to ensure the client’s health and safety requirements are understood and reporting obligations are met.Perform risk assessments and hazard analysis of specific work functions.Work directly with the Management team, Project Managers and Field Employees to facilitate their understanding of H&S initiatives.Review offices emergency measures, conduct training and annual drill practice.Review emergency measures efficiency and develop correctives measures.Monitor work case injuries, collaborate with consultant firm that monitor work case injuries, and managers to reduces lost time injury and proactively return workers in light duty.Review HSE performance with Business unit Managers and provide support on corrective action plan developmentMay perform other duties as required.THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES : Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in Health and Safety with a focus in construction.COR Auditor certification in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and NewfoundlandDiploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field would be a valued asset.Experience in the telecommunication industry considered a plus.Valid driver’s license with a good driving record (Driver’s abstract to be provided upon hire).Valid First Aid / CPR and other Safety related training.Have an understanding of, and field experience with, workplace hazards, and the practical application of rules and procedures, workplace monitoring, etc.Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach and facilitate health and safety programs and policies.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of the organization and business agility.Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.Experienced and thoroughly knowledgeable in the Ontario Industrial and Construction regulations.Experience with management system maintenance or development.Excellent problem solver with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions.Strong team player, self-motivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable.Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Strong presentation, communication skills.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Ability to travel is required as the individual will be expected to travel to offices and project sites approximately 40 to 60% of the time.IS THIS YOU? WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION!