Health and Safety Assistant

RWC is seeking a Health & Safety Assistant to support the Health & Safety Advisor in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment across our commercial construction projects throughout the Calgary area.

This junior position provides administrative and field support for the Health & Safety Program through site visits, safety documentation, orientations, inventory management, COR administration, and employee engagement. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in construction safety while working closely with and learning from the Health & Safety Advisor and Health and Safety Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Health & Safety Advisor with the implementation and administration of the Company's Health & Safety Program.
• Conduct new hire safety orientations for office and field employees as required.
• Assist with maintaining health and safety records, forms, training records, and documentation.
• Support the Health & Safety Advisor with site inspections by documenting observations, tracking deficiencies, and following up on corrective actions.
• Maintain, and update site safety boards and required safety postings.
• Assist Foremen and Site Supervisors with project start-up safety documentation and required forms.
• Support safety initiatives and maintain a visible safety presence.
• Communicate safety information, reminders, and company initiatives to employees and subcontractors.
• Attend site safety meetings, toolbox talks, and JOH&S meetings and provide input.
• Assist with collecting incident documentation, witness statements, and supporting information following workplace incidents.
• Support the administration and maintenance of the Company's COR program, including audit preparation and document organization.
• Support company-wide safety training initiatives and employee safety awareness programs.
• Promote a positive safety culture by encouraging employee participation and engagement in safety activities.
• Perform other administrative and field support duties as assigned by the Health & Safety Advisor and safety team.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of safety-related experience.
• Experience in a construction environment is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Strong interest in developing a career in occupational health and safety.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.
• Current First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and management.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout the Calgary area.