Location: ALS Geochemistry, Yellowknife

Reports to: Area Manager NWT/Nunavut, Western Canada Geochemistry

About the Position:

As an HSE Administrator, you will work with the HSE Manager to fulfill all health and safety and environmental functions in the location, this will include: focusing on incident prevention, investigation, reporting and follow up, employee training and HSE records review and updates. As a key figure in the local health & safety culture, the incumbent will foster that culture in leading by example and ensuring their behavior is fully aligned with the ALS Health and Safety Program.

For further details:

• We have immediate openings available. Candidates interested in this opportunity should apply online.
• We would like to thank everyone for their interest in ALS, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted;
• For the employee referral bonus program this position is eligible for a Level B bonus award.
• Apply online at: Job Search - Career Portal (dayforcehcm.com)

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist the HSE Coordinator by performing administrative, clerical and other duties as required;
• Facilitate new staff health and safety orientation training and maintain an updated database;
• Co-ordinate all Health and Safety and workplace safety improvement objectives;
• Participate in safety meetings and chair the joint occupational health and safety committee, as well as provide training to all meeting participants;
• Assist with accident and incident investigations, reports, and follow-ups;
• Organize and maintain the first aid team, first aid supplies, and first aid injuries;
• Assist with conducting incident management by investigating incidents, reporting, root cause analysis, and follow up;
• Maintain and update SDS records stored on site;
• Assist in writing procedures, policies and educational material for local safety program;
• Assist with exposure monitoring protocols and equipment checks;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and follow-through on commitments and deadlines;
• Able to speak in public and present information to groups;
• Possess tact, diplomacy and effective communication skills;
• Intermediate MS office skills are required;
• Strong understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and discretion;
• Able to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12;
• Experience in health, safety and environment programs required;
• Minimum 1-year office experience;
• Previous experience with safety committee an asset;
• Previous work experience in a fast pace production setting is an asset.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities;
• Ability to use and view a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day;
• Ability to communicate via telephone and e-mail without assistance.