06 Oct
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Cooper Equipment Rentals
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Brampton
06 Oct
Cooper Equipment Rentals
Brampton
Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals We are looking for customer-oriented,motivatedindividuals to join our professional team. Competitive salary Annual bonus Safety-minded organization Continuous training, learning and development opportunities Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility The Safety Advisor works with Branch Managers and employees to help keep workplaces safe. This role provides hands-on health and safety support to branches throughout the assigned region.
The Safety
Advisor helps identify hazards, reduce risks, support employee training, meet legal requirements, and improve safety performance. Work with Branch Managers and employees to identify hazards, reduce risks, and improve everyday safety practices. Visit assigned branches regularly to inspect work areas, review hazards, observe work activities, coach employees, and provide practical safety guidance.
Conduct and support equipment operator evaluations and help ensure employees are trained and able to safely operate assigned equipment. Monitor required safety training and certifications, identify gaps, and work with branch leadership to keep requirements current. Respond to incidents and emergencies, including conducting investigations, identifying causes, assigning corrective actions, following up, and sharing lessons learned.
Review incident, inspection, hazard, corrective action, and safety performance information to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
Support Joint
Health and Safety Committees, COR activities and audits, annual hazard assessments, emergency planning, and other parts of the company’s Health and Safety Management System. Share safety information with branches, including hazard alerts, emerging trends, and toolbox talks. Assist with Workers' Compensation claims, return-to-work activities, contractor safety, safety equipment inspections, and other regional H&S; needs.
Keep up to date with health and safety legislation, industry standards, risks, and best practices.
At least 3 years of health and safety experience, preferably in equipment rental, construction, industrial, transportation, or another field-based environment. Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region, including occasional overnight travel.
Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field, or a suitable combination of education and experience. Practical knowledge of health and safety legislation and experience with workplace inspections, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions. Good communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to coach employees and managers and explain safety requirements in explicit, practical terms.
Good judgment, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple branches and prioritize work based on risk. Comfortable working independently in operational environments while working closely with the H&S; and Operations teams.
Experience with equipment operator training or evaluations and COR programs is an asset. COR Internal Auditor certification is an asset.
Experience with Workers' Compensation claims and return-to-work activities is an asset. CRSP, CHSC, NCSO, Train-the-Trainer, or other relevant safety certifications are assets. Knowledge of mobile equipment, trenching and shoring, pump and power equipment, climate control systems, or propane and LPG safety is an asset.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and electronic H&S; management systems. Willingness to complete equipment inspection, operator evaluation, and other training required for the role. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
We're known for top-quality equipment, but what truly sets us apart is our expertise, customer service, and safety-first mindset. Every role at Cooper plays a part in building and maintaining the communities we live and work in. Check out our 'Day in the Life' videos to learn more about careers at Cooper!
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