Jobs

Safety Resource

Administration

Date Posted: August 01, 2023

Job Location: Quesnel

Job Type: Coop

Start: Immediately

Company: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

Website: www.westfraser.com

Address: 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada V2J 6P5

Job Description

West Fraser’s Quesnel Sawmill division has an opportunity for
a:

SAFETY
RESOURCE/ENVIRONMENTAL

This position is responsible for the administration and progress
of the safety program at our Quesnel location. Reporting to General
Manager, as the Safety Resource, you will be a resource for all
employees and the management team regarding safety initiatives,
programs, and reporting.

Responsibilities include:

  • Management, monitoring, and development of the Divisional
    Safety Plan
  • Development and maintenance of company safety systems,
    procedures, and policies
  • Ensuring our safety systems comply with all regulatory
    requirements
  • Supporting the Incident Investigation process
  • Administering and co-chairing our Joint Health and Safety
    Committee
  • Liaising with regulatory agencies in a professional manner
  • Collaborating to manage safety claims
  • Participating in internal and external safety audits

 Required Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of or a willingness to learn Occupational Health
    & Safety (OH&S) regulations
  • High Hazard Awareness /Low-Risk Tolerance
  • Knowledge and/ or a willingness to learn West Fraser Corporate
    Safety Policies
  • Able to thrive in a continually improving environment
  • Have demonstrated administrative skills
  • Knowledgeable and/ or a willingness to learn the management of
    worker claims

 Core strengths:

  • Commitment to working safely and creating a safe workplace
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work in a group as a team player

Considered a strong asset:

  • Post-secondary Occupational Health & Safety
    Education
  • Industrial supervision experience
  • Internal and external safety audit experience

Our highly competitive compensation package
includes:
 

  • Competitive base salary with annual bonus
    opportunity
     
  • Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental,
    pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation,
    and holidays
     

About West
Fraser:
  

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are
listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the tenth time as one of
Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward –
leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities,
excellence in people, and strength in
products. 
 

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada,
the United States, and Europe.

West Fraser continues to invest in our manufacturing
facilities to ensure they are modern and competitive. We have a
sustainable forestry practice and continue to innovate our
processes and diversify our products, including investing in
bioenergy.

We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride
ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous
development. The successful candidate should be interested in
future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers
an excellent compensation package, including a competitive salary,
excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension
plan.
 

West Fraser believes inclusive and diverse teams build a
more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company
overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that
reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not
discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race,
gender, national origin, or any other protected legal
characteristic.
 

Apply now at https://www.westfraser.com/careers and
discover more about our current
opportunities!
 

Internal Applicants, click here: https://t11.ultipro.ca

Discover more about West Fraser’s current initiatives,
opportunities, and more, by visiting us on
LinkedIn
and Facebook.

Leadership through safety, profit,
responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in
products. 
 

Job Conditions

  • Minimum experience: 0 to 1 year
  • Minimum educational level: Grade 12 or Equivalent
  • Language: English

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