Independent Contractor Occupancy Inspector Jobs in Edmonton, AB

ThePrime Contractor Safety Advisor - Sub-Contractor is engaged by WestPro Safety& Training to support the execution of complex tasks at client, developer,and project sites. In a position to observe and influence, this role is vitalto supporting WestPro's safety culture and ensuring work is completed inalignment with applicable legislation, client requirements, and WestPro's PrimeContractor Safety Management Program. For the purposes of this document,'Company' refers to WestPro Safety & Training, a division of Ketek GroupInc.; 'Sub-Contractor' refers to an independent contractor engaged to provideservices to WestPro.

CORE DUTIES

Daily Site Operations

  Establish and promote excellent workingrelationships through clear, professional, and accurate communication.

  Advise clients, consultants, contractors, andWestPro representatives to ensure projects are completed safely.

  Ensure contractors are working in compliancewith applicable legislation, client/site requirements, and WestPro's PrimeContractor Safety Management Program.

  Participate in the development and review ofplans, procedures, and programs to ensure safety is always considered.

  Mentor and educate site personnel regardingsafe work practices, behaviours, and expectations.

  Ensure contractors, consultants, and workersare made aware of existing or potential site hazards.

  Take immediate steps to intervene or stopwork and report to the appropriate stakeholders if work activities have thepotential for significant loss.

  Take the lead in incident investigationsand/or ensure contractors complete investigations as required.

  Advise the client and WestPro when publicsafety may be compromised at any site and provide recommendations forimprovement.

Administration

  Audit consultants and contractors againstapplicable legislation, client requirements, and their safety programs.

  Accurately keep detailed notes of pertinentinformation and complete required paperwork and/or electronic documentation.

  Attend regular client/contractor sitemeetings to communicate safety concerns and review relevant information fromfindings, audits, inspections, and incidents.

  Provide monthly, quarterly, orproject-specific reports for WestPro, clients, developers, or other requiredstakeholders.

  Maintain confidentiality and submitdocumentation in accordance with WestPro and client requirements.

Other Duties

  Take responsibility for assigned PrimeContractor duties as required by applicable provincial legislation and thescope of the subcontracted work.

  Successfully complete and maintain safetytraining, orientations, and client/site access requirements on an ongoingbasis.

  Observe all safety procedures and use properPersonal Protective Equipment.

  Ensure WestPro policies, client requirements,and OH&S legislation are followed.

  Be considerate of the needs of the community,the environment, and other site stakeholders.

  Represent WestPro Safety & Training in aprofessional manner that aligns with WestPro's values, vision, mission, andcommitment to safety.

  Maintain required subcontractordocumentation, including executed subcontractor agreement, proof of insurance,WCB clearance where applicable, and any other onboarding requirements requestedby WestPro.

Duties, responsibilities, and activitiesmay change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

  National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)designation, or equivalent experience/credential acceptable to WestPro and theclient.

  Fluent in the English language, includingreading, writing, and speaking.

  Proficient with electronic programs,spreadsheets, and safety compliance programs.

  Minimum 3 years of commercial, industrial,and/or residential construction experience.

  Knowledgeable with ground disturbance, LOTO,heavy equipment operation, confined space, working at heights, scaffolding,hazard assessments, and work permits.

  Valid Class 5 driver's licence with cleandriver's abstract.

  Able to deal with the public, clients,consultants, contractors, and workers in a positive, courteous, and respectfulmanner.

  Able to handle multiple tasks, frequentdemanding deadlines, changing schedules, and competing priorities.

  Strong work ethic, organizational planningskills, and attention to detail.

  Ability to work independently or as part of ateam while representing WestPro professionally.

  Effective verbal, written, and listeningcommunication skills.

  Must meet WestPro subcontractor onboardingrequirements, including proof of legal ability to provide subcontractedservices, insurance, WCB status where applicable, and required site accessdocumentation.

Preferred

  Journeyman trade certificate in applicableconstruction tasks.

  Relevant work experience, such as carpenter,equipment operator, plumber, prime contractor advisor, safety advisor, orsimilar field role.

  Previous experience working with developers,client representatives, consultants, and multiple contractors on active constructionor industrial sites.

This position is defined as SafetySensitive: Drug, Alcohol, Back, and Audio testing may be required prior tocommencing work. A Pulmonary Function test may also be required depending onclient/site requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

  Must work outside in all weather conditions,including extreme cold and extreme heat.

  May at times be exposed to dangerous and/ortoxic substances and must take necessary precautions using applicable controls.

  May be required to work around heavy-dutyequipment, mobile equipment, vehicles, and active construction activities.

  Regularly required to stand/sit, talk/hear,use hands/fingers to operate a computer and telephone, stoop, and kneel.

  Moderate exposure to computer screens.

  May be required to work longer hours duringbusy periods or project demands.

  May be required to spend a significantportion of daily activities driving from site to site.

Work Environment

  Approximately 10% office/computer/paperwork,20% driving/site-to-site travel, and 70% field worksite, depending on projectneeds.

  May be required to work weekends, evenings,and outside of regular office hours based on client and project requirements.

  Sub-Contractor is responsible for maintainingprofessional conduct, required PPE, and reliable transportation unlessotherwise agreed to in writing.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME