Job Description
Health & Safety Officer is responsible for administering, communicating, promoting, and evaluating on-site programs and customer initiatives. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
Award Winning Safety Culture
Employee Ownership Program
Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
Canada’s Best Managed Company for 8 years!
The Health & Safety Officer is responsible for administering, communicating, promoting, and evaluating on-site programs and customer initiatives. The Safety Officer will be a point of contact with the customer on all safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
Roles & Responsibilities
Communicates the corporate safety philosophy that promotes and supports a safe and healthy workplace
Sits as a member of the customer’s safety and qualities teams ensuring the customer’s interests are understood and translated into the company’s procedures where practicable
Performs regular site audits with respect to safety and quality along with assisting with Cando’s efficiency testing program
Prepares all reporting required at the site related to activities including a safety performance scoreboard
Ensures they are accessible on site to answer employee questions and provide support and direction on Safety initiatives
Ensures all employees on site are kept up-to-date on relevant changes to the various applicable provincial Safety and Health legislations and customer programs
Provides coaching and support to Supervisors and Managers regarding policies, practices and programs to ensure that work is performed in a safe manner
Ensures incidents, injuries, and near misses are reported and investigated, and appropriate recommendations are implemented
Assists with the management of WCB claims and return to work initiatives
E testing focus testing
Boots on the ground 80%
Schedule Monday-Friday, change as needed for onsite
Put on monthly safety meetings/participate in the meetings. At tool-boxes when able to be
Sit through Customer safety meetings when available
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including ability to extract pertinent information and present diplomatically
Critical thinking skills to identify and understand the issues, generate a number of different approaches for resolution, identify the strengths and weaknesses of approaches, and anticipate ramifications of decisions in consideration of variables
Information gathering skills used in researching legislative and customer safety and reporting requirements
Demonstrated initiative to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload
Proficient use of computer equipment, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
Extensive knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health legislation, policies, and practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to plan and resolve issues in a timely manner
Exercise discretion and good judgement regarding sensitive or confidential issues and in providing information
Ability to work on a rotating basis including days, evenings and weekends
Education & Experience
Completion of an accredited Occupational Safety and Health Program is preferred
A minimum of five (5) years combined experience in the field of Workplace Safety and Health, Program Development; and Training
Experience working in an industrial environment with knowledge of oil and gas (asset) and rail operations (Must)
Hold and maintain a valid Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR certificate
A valid driver’s license
Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
Award Winning Safety Culture
Employee Ownership Program
Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
Canada’s Best Managed Company for 8 years!
The Health & Safety Officer is responsible for administering, communicating, promoting, and evaluating on-site programs and customer initiatives. The Safety Officer will be a point of contact with the customer on all safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
Roles & Responsibilities
Communicates the corporate safety philosophy that promotes and supports a safe and healthy workplace
Sits as a member of the customer’s safety and qualities teams ensuring the customer’s interests are understood and translated into the company’s procedures where practicable
Performs regular site audits with respect to safety and quality along with assisting with Cando’s efficiency testing program
Prepares all reporting required at the site related to activities including a safety performance scoreboard
Ensures they are accessible on site to answer employee questions and provide support and direction on Safety initiatives
Ensures all employees on site are kept up-to-date on relevant changes to the various applicable provincial Safety and Health legislations and customer programs
Provides coaching and support to Supervisors and Managers regarding policies, practices and programs to ensure that work is performed in a safe manner
Ensures incidents, injuries, and near misses are reported and investigated, and appropriate recommendations are implemented
Assists with the management of WCB claims and return to work initiatives
E testing focus testing
Boots on the ground 80%
Schedule Monday-Friday, change as needed for onsite
Put on monthly safety meetings/participate in the meetings. At tool-boxes when able to be
Sit through Customer safety meetings when available
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including ability to extract pertinent information and present diplomatically
Critical thinking skills to identify and understand the issues, generate a number of different approaches for resolution, identify the strengths and weaknesses of approaches, and anticipate ramifications of decisions in consideration of variables
Information gathering skills used in researching legislative and customer safety and reporting requirements
Demonstrated initiative to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload
Proficient use of computer equipment, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
Extensive knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health legislation, policies, and practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to plan and resolve issues in a timely manner
Exercise discretion and good judgement regarding sensitive or confidential issues and in providing information
Ability to work on a rotating basis including days, evenings and weekends
Education & Experience
Completion of an accredited Occupational Safety and Health Program is preferred
A minimum of five (5) years combined experience in the field of Workplace Safety and Health, Program Development; and Training
Experience working in an industrial environment with knowledge of oil and gas (asset) and rail operations (Must)
Hold and maintain a valid Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR certificate
A valid driver’s license
Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Health & Safety Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Edmonton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
