Safety Resource & Environmental Coordinator

High Prairie Forest Products, a division of West Fraser, located in High Prairie, Alberta is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the following Full Time position:

SAFETY RESOURCE & ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR

The Safety Resource & Environmental Coordinator will be responsible to serve as a resource for the High Prairie Forest Product’s leadership group in the:

  • Management, monitoring and development of the Divisional Safety Plan & Environmental Plan – Compliance calendars, etc
  • Management and initial data entry into the West Fraser Safety Incident Tracking System (SITS)
  • Communicate environmental performance through oral and written reports
  • Support of the front line supervisors and leadership group in incident investigation & lockout verification
  • Management of the safety systems and both on site policies, rules and regulations and applicable occupational health and safety legislation
  • To administer and chair the monthly safety committee meeting
  • To assist in the monthly industrial rail inspection (Training will be provided)
  • To assist the front line supervisors in the standard operating procedure reviews

This position requires the following skills and abilities:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills and good team building skills.
  • Goal oriented, detail oriented, and interested in advancement and professional growth.
  • Capability to work in an unsupervised position effectively.
  • Have a fundamental understanding or a willingness to learn Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, the corporate safety program for West Fraser Mills and relevant supporting legislation (i.e. Safety Codes, fire codes and Building Codes)
  • Should be familiar with or have a willingness to learn effective electronic communication systems (i.e. Microsoft Office Applications:  Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher)
  • Should be willing to work flexible hours and have a willingness to travel for training, information sharing and in development of the safety program for the division.
  • Must have demonstrated strong initiative and work habits.

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. Our employees can expect a challenging, stable, safe work environment with career development opportunities.

The Town of High Prairie is a thriving community of about 3000 people who enjoy the advantage of living in a modern urban community surrounded by golden prairie, lush forests and numerous lakes. High Prairie is located 90 km northeast of Valleyview and 120 km west of Slave lake. A popular family holiday destination and one of Alberta’s finest recreational playgrounds is Lesser Slave Lake which is situated a short 20 minute drive from High Prairie. An ideal family holiday destination and one of Alberta’s best recreational playgrounds. The West Fraser mill and forest operations form an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the High Prairie area. For more on The Town of High Prairie, please visit: http://www.highprairie.ca/.  

If this position sounds like the career for you, apply today in confidence, by emailing your resume and cover letter to highprairie@westfraser.com by January 29, 2016. 

Or, online through our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.