Health and Safety Specialist at Scandinavian Building Services — NeverHard
Health and Safety Specialist at Scandinavian Building Services in Edmonton, Edmonton region. Skills: Building Maintenance, Communication, Compliance, Health and Safety, Janitorial Services. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
Scandinavian Building Services
Location
Edmonton, Edmonton region
Type
contract
Required skills:
Building Maintenance
Communication
Compliance
Health and Safety
Janitorial Services
Risk Assessment
Job DescriptionJob Description
Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family owned and operated business in Edmonton Alberta in 1982 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a
Health and Safety Specialist
to the Scandi Family!
Located at the Edmonton Head Office-Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with a 1-hour lunch (30 minutes paid and 30 minutes unpaid) with required flexibility to respond to the needs of the business which could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What's in it for you:
Awarded one of Canada's Best Managed Companies:
We're committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family.
Growth Opportunities:
A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term and offer a tuition reimbursement program to continue your professional development.
Stability and Job Security:
Even through tough economic times we've continued to steadily grow, and we aren't slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada and growth into the US.
Family First Culture:
We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year-round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off.
What your day to day will look like:
You will be reporting into
the Health and Safety Manager
Health & Safety Program Management
Develop, review, update, and maintain Health & Safety policies, programs, Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), and Emergency Response Plans
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
Conduct legislative reviews and implement updates
COR Audit & Compliance Management
Lead internal COR audit processes
Coordinate maintenance and certification audits
Conduct site visits, interviews, and documentation validation
Data Analytics & Reporting
Develop automated reporting systems
Produce KPI, board, and compliance reports
Ensure data accuracy and integrity
Systems & Technology Administration
Administer BIS Safety Software and SharePoint
Manage user access and system updates
Support workflow automation
Systems & Technology Administration
Administer BIS Safety Software and SharePoint
Manage user access and system updates
Support workflow automation
Training, Orientation & Communications
Deliver orientations and coordinate training
Maintain training records
Develop safety communications
Client & Contractor Compliance Platforms
Manage Avetta, ISN, and Contractor/Check systems
Complete compliance updates and reporting
Documentation & Content Management
Maintain documents, SharePoint, and websites
Manage document control processes
Audit, Investigation & Legal Support
Maintain audit and investigation records
Support legal and compliance requests
Operational & Administrative Support
Coordinate safety materials and records
Support RFPs and communications
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Implement process improvements and automation
Support program expansion initiatives
What you'll need to succeed:
Post-secondary education in Health & Safety or related field
35 years of experience in Health & Safety
Experience with COR audits preferred
Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office
Experience with safety systems and data tools
Analytical and detail-oriented
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently
Travel Requirements
This role requires approximately 20% of travel.
Our interview process:
20 minute preliminary phone interview with our Recruiter
20-40 minute assessment (depending on optional practice questions or breaks)
30 minute MS Teams video interview with the Hiring Manager and direct Supervisor for the role
At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.