Job Summary
Based in Bedford, NS, this role is responsible for delivering strong safety leadership across all levels of the organization. Through clear communication, proactive guidance, and a deep understanding of operational needs, the Safety Advisor will help cultivate and sustain a positive, high‑performing safety culture.
The successful candidate will confidently brief employees on daily job‑related risks, lead comprehensive safety orientations, and collaborate with supervisors and management to identify hazards and implement effective preventative measures. This position requires a commitment to following established guidelines, structures, and policies while providing corrective feedback in a constructive and supportive manner.
Responsibilities
- Conduct new employee safety orientations and arrange additional training as necessary
- Assist supervision with Hazard Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Conduct site inspections to identify potential unsafe actions and/or conditions
- Recommend corrective actions and follow up to ensure resolution of identified issues
- Conduct monthly Health & Safety audits to assess the effectiveness of the Company Safety Program while identifying any areas for improvement
- Investigate and timely reporting of all incidents/accidents (personal injury, property damage, near misses, etc.)
- Organize and facilitate regular toolbox talks
- Participate in monthly Joint Health & Safety meetings and effectively communicate safety information to division managers
- Assist in managing employee’s return to work program on site to ensure employee recovery and return to work
- Travel to worksites and business locations within the Maritimes is required
- Additional duties as assigned
Technical Requirements
- Three to five years of related safety experience, ideally within the construction industry
- Strong knowledge of safety legislated requirements in applicable jurisdictions
- Professional safety designation (CSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP) would be considered an asset
Business Requirements
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs
- Effective communication with management and peers
- A detail-oriented focus with strong analytical expertise
Cultural Requirements
- Self-Starter with the ability to work towards success with minimal supervision
- 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, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.
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.
Skills Required
- Three to five years of related safety experience, ideally within the construction industry
- Strong knowledge of safety legislated requirements in applicable jurisdictions
- Professional safety designation (CSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP)
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs
- Effective communication with management and peers
- Detail-oriented focus with strong analytical expertise
- Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Experience conducting safety orientations, hazard assessments, JSAs, audits, inspections, and incident investigations
- Willingness to travel to worksites and business locations within the Maritimes
What We Do
Proudly serving our customers in the Chicagoland area since 1899, Jewel-Osco provides friendly service, quality products and great value. Jewel-Osco operates 188 stores throughout the Chicagoland area, Indiana and Iowa, which is part of a 2,200+ store operation that employs approximately 290,000 people nationwide. All of our stores, no matter what banner they operate under, were founded around the philosophy of offering customers the products they wanted to buy at a fair price, with lots of tender, loving care. We still open our doors every day with that in mind.
