Job Openings

Welcome to our job openings page for UFred students and alumni across Canada! Here you will find a list of current openings from our partners and friends of the University. Please scroll through the list below for full job descriptions and application details. Happy job hunting!

Construction Safety Coordinator, New Brunswick 

Kimber and Tucker Safety Coordinators Ltd. have been providing safety services to construction companies in Atlantic Canada since 1996. Presently our client base exceeds 180 companies. For more information please visit our website at Kimbertuckersafetycoordinators.com. We currently have an opening for a Safety Coordinator to join our New Brunswick Team.

• Assist and advise management and supervisors as necessary. Our position is not one of enforcement; we have no authority on site.
• Advise client of required changes in policies within the safety program, or Act/Regulations. This includes notification of items to which the provincial Department of Labour is giving orders.
• Assist in or perform hazard assessments and safety plans.
• If requested, perform orientations to new employees and sub-trades as required.
• Review with clients the need for site emergency plans, and when possible test plans.
• Assist in a comprehensive hazard assessment for the company.
• Assist the client with the cooperative identification of required regulatory Safe Work Practices, Safe Job Procedures and Best Practices. To also cooperatively identify Safe Work Practices, Safe Job Procedures and Best Practices for tasks performed by their employees not “specifically” covered by regulation, but would come under the duty of the employer and the employee’s right to know. Also to assist in the development and review of these practices and procedures as required.
• Ensure that the rules and disciplinary procedures are in place, and advise supervisor when non-compliance is noted.
• Advise client of required PPE for certain jobs, and the training requirements for the PPE.
• Advise client of other training requirements i.e. first aid, JOHS/safety representative/supervisor training.
• Assist in the performance of site inspections with the supervisor as a “fresh set of eyes” to determine possible hazards and controls. To conduct tool box meetings with the workers if so requested by the client.
• Assist/perform incident/accident investigations as necessary, and work in cooperation with the Department of Labour as required.
• Perform internal audits from the COR provider (i.e. NBCSA) on an annual basis. Assist in the External audits every third year. Assist in the correction of noted deficiencies if the client so wishes.
• Partake in JOHS meetings only if invited or requested to do so by the committee.
• Attend meetings between the client and sub-contractors, property owners, or Department of Labor when requested.
• Assist/advise clients annually in conducting an annual company safety meeting where management and staff have the opportunity to review the company OH&S Safety program to make certain that it is current/accurate for the scope of work that the company undertakes.
• Make regular contact with clients to determine which new jobs/projects are starting in the near future and the status of current job sites. Discuss with the client which jobs/projects they want a specific hazard assessment performed prior to the commencement of work.
• Conduct the annual Internal Audit using the audit process prescribed by the authority that provides the client with certification of their safety program.
• This includes assisting in updating all the components of the program and performing interviews and completing the audit book. Provide advice and recommendations to enable the client to respond to the Audit Report where deficiencies need to be addressed in order to obtain certification. Also assist in preparing an action plan to identify areas of improvement to the client’s program.

• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• NBCSA COR courses.
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of N.B. Act and Regulations.
• Mature, reliable self-starter.
• Personality.
• Safety/Construction experience an asset.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and work without supervision.

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• Review internal safety policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate; conduct hazard and risk assessments and develop new or, where necessary, make recommendations to amend safety policies and procedures
• Create a work environment which reflects a commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees
• Ensure training plans are met
• Responsible for being the primary point of contact for all regulatory bodies

• Minimum 5 - 7 years of leadership/managerial experience within the Environmental Health and Safety function required
• Highly effective written and verbal communications skills that can used with people of various backgrounds, experience, and education levels
• Demonstrated highly effective presentation skills and training delivery skills
• Ability to multitask

• Excellent People Skills
• Your NCSO, HSA or an OH&S Certificate
• Strong Computer Skills
• Proven Leadership Skills
• Record of Being a Self-Starter

Manager of Health & Safety, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Manager of Health & Safety for large Employer (industrial setting) on Vancouver Island. Headcount approximates 600 employees within Unionized environment.  Excellent benefit package with pension plan. Relocation expenses applicable for the right candidate where required.  Salary negotiable depending on experience.

• Bachelor degree or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline Qualified to obtain professional certification - CRSP/CHSP.
• 3-5 years’ experience with previous leadership experience in manufacturing/mining/heavy industrial environments. 
• Experience in developing/implementing policies and procedures to comply with WorkSafeBC Regulations.

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