[Evergreen Posting] Advisor at SASK CONSTRUCTION SAFETY – Regina, Saskatchewan

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team —this position is open year-round for applications.

Advisor's can be found in our Regina and Saskatoon offices and involves both in-office work and field work.

The Advisor role is a great fit for someone who is self-motivated, organized and passionate about promoting safety and the value of an organization's services; the ability to sell programs and services to meet customer's needs is essential. Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills, combined with a thirst to learn and the ability to use technology with ease will be required for success in this role.

Having an understanding of relationship-based selling techniques along with on-site safety experience, preferably in construction will be a great asset in this role.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for promoting safety education, marketing of SCSA programs and services and influencing a positive safety culture mindset with our members; for providing professional, quality safety related customer service and advice to the membership and other identified customers; and building effective relationships with Saskatchewan construction companies and other identified customers.

Responsibilities

• Help SCSA members build an effective safety culture and program by promoting and providing safety education.
• Market SCSA programs and services, with a focus to increase the utilization of these by our membership.
• Build relationships with SCSA members to understand their needs and determine how SCSA can support them through our services and offerings; this role is required to establish and build connections with new people and companies on a regular basis (sometimes referred to as "cold-calling").
• Deliver presentations and safety demonstrations, teach clients how to: develop safe practices and procedures, conduct site visits, site inspections, hazard assessments, deliver toolbox talks, safety orientations and other safety-program related information.
• When needed, provide or assist in safety training delivery, health and safety management system audits and other related work.
• Other related duties as assigned.

You will have knowledge in the following areas:

• Health and safety management systems
• Relationship-based sales techniques.
• Building construction industry, occupational health and safety legislation, and Workers’ Compensation Board policy
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, video conferencing applications).

You will bring the following Skills:

• Effective customer service skills
• Demonstrated persuasion, communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, networking and, relationship-building skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• A strong independent work ethic.
• Team player and collaborative.
• Quick learner.
• Comfortable approaching and interacting with people/companies you have never meet before.

Required Education/Certifications & Experience

• Three years of field occupational health and safety experience (two years of which in the construction industry preferably).
• Customer service and/or sales/promotion experience.
• Grade 12 and/or related industry training of a minimum one hundred (100) hours (industry trade apprenticeship) and/or journeyperson status.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA) designation.
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, experience in training adults and/or conducting audits of health and safety management systems are all a bonus!
• A suitable combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Working Conditions

• Navigation of construction sites (outdoors and indoors) including movement over uneven terrain, use of ladders, scaffolds, and stairs, standing, stooping and crawling as needed.
• Sedentary office work, performance of repetitive motions and use of general office equipment.
• Use of hand held power tools and safety demo equipment.
• Some flexibility is necessary and expected regarding the hours of work.
• Regular travel including overnight travel within the province.

Change is a constant for us. There is always lots on the go as we aim to support the Saskatchewan building construction industry in building a safety culture through education, consultancy and safety awareness. Apply online today to join Team SCSA and be a part of something great!

The SCSA is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation can be provided during the hiring process upon request.

This is an evergreen job posting, meaning it's always available for individuals to express interest; there is no deadline, you can submit your interest at any time through the SCSA Careers Centre. You will be notified when an opportunity becomes available.

Applicants are encouraged to include both a cover letter and updated resume in their application.