What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Prevention Specialist, Health & Safety position at Breezeline?
Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.
Time Type
Regular
Job Description
About Our Company
Breezeline is a dynamic, innovative company providing the very best Internet, TV, and Voice service to the US markets we serve. We Are ‘Above And Beyonders’, who consistently strive to surprise and delight our customers by doing the unexpected. We continually look for new and better ways to enrich our customers’ lives through connected and memorable experiences.
As the eighth-largest cable operator in the United States, Breezeline reaches more than 1.7 million homes and businesses in 13 states with Internet, TV, Voice and fiber services. Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Breezeline is a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX:CCA).
Why Work At Breezeline?
As one of the country’s fast-growing Internet service providers, Breezeline offers our colleagues a vibrant workplace culture and excellent career opportunities. As a proudly diverse and inclusive organization, we believe that every person’s unique individuality should be welcomed and celebrated, and their abilities and potential should be honored and recognized. It is a key part of our culture to actively promote opportunities internally to ensure that you are never static in your career with us.
Internal Values – How we act
We’re proud that Breezeline is unlike any other employer in the industry. We work hard, but we never lose sight of the big picture. We understand that our colleagues are looking for more than just a great job – they want an extraordinary life – and at Breezeline, we want to make that a reality.
And Here Is How We Do It.
Fun: We laugh a lot. It makes every day brighter, and if you do not love what you do, you’re not doing it right.
Job flexibility: We think everything you do matters – at work and home.
Discounted services: We offer our customers some fantastic services, and we think you deserve to enjoy them in your home, too.
Total Rewards: Let’s be honest; everyone wants to make a good salary. We offer attractive total rewards and a great culture to go along with it. We have you and your family covered with one of the best packages in the business.
Career evolution: At Breezeline, you get more than just a job. You get all the tools you need to learn, grow, and achieve your career goals!
Cutting-edge technology: Do you have a passion for technology? Great, we do, too. At Breezeline, you will get the opportunity to manage, influence, play, create, fix, and re-shape the industry.
About The Job
Position Summary: The incumbent is responsible for assessing health, safety and wellness risks in the workplace, and for implementing control, training and coaching strategies to optimize accident prevention and ensure that Cogeco complies with applicable health and safety laws, regulations and standards. The role will provide key support on safe work practices, tools and personal protective equipment selection and utilization, knowledge that field teams need to combine effective work and safety in their work environment. The main mandate is: Reinforcing behaviors that lead to success; Developing the knowledge of the team therefore increasing safe work practices, and Correcting and preventing behaviors that lead to incidents.
Responsibilities
Education: University degree in engineering, health and safety, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Professional Experience
Quincy, MA
Company
Breezeline
At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.
By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.
If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at inclusion@cogeco.com
Time Type
Regular
Job Description
About Our Company
Breezeline is a dynamic, innovative company providing the very best Internet, TV, and Voice service to the US markets we serve. We Are ‘Above And Beyonders’, who consistently strive to surprise and delight our customers by doing the unexpected. We continually look for new and better ways to enrich our customers’ lives through connected and memorable experiences.
As the eighth-largest cable operator in the United States, Breezeline reaches more than 1.7 million homes and businesses in 13 states with Internet, TV, Voice and fiber services. Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Breezeline is a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX:CCA).
Why Work At Breezeline?
As one of the country’s fast-growing Internet service providers, Breezeline offers our colleagues a vibrant workplace culture and excellent career opportunities. As a proudly diverse and inclusive organization, we believe that every person’s unique individuality should be welcomed and celebrated, and their abilities and potential should be honored and recognized. It is a key part of our culture to actively promote opportunities internally to ensure that you are never static in your career with us.
Internal Values – How we act
We’re proud that Breezeline is unlike any other employer in the industry. We work hard, but we never lose sight of the big picture. We understand that our colleagues are looking for more than just a great job – they want an extraordinary life – and at Breezeline, we want to make that a reality.
And Here Is How We Do It.
Fun: We laugh a lot. It makes every day brighter, and if you do not love what you do, you’re not doing it right.
Job flexibility: We think everything you do matters – at work and home.
Discounted services: We offer our customers some fantastic services, and we think you deserve to enjoy them in your home, too.
Total Rewards: Let’s be honest; everyone wants to make a good salary. We offer attractive total rewards and a great culture to go along with it. We have you and your family covered with one of the best packages in the business.
Career evolution: At Breezeline, you get more than just a job. You get all the tools you need to learn, grow, and achieve your career goals!
Cutting-edge technology: Do you have a passion for technology? Great, we do, too. At Breezeline, you will get the opportunity to manage, influence, play, create, fix, and re-shape the industry.
About The Job
Position Summary: The incumbent is responsible for assessing health, safety and wellness risks in the workplace, and for implementing control, training and coaching strategies to optimize accident prevention and ensure that Cogeco complies with applicable health and safety laws, regulations and standards. The role will provide key support on safe work practices, tools and personal protective equipment selection and utilization, knowledge that field teams need to combine effective work and safety in their work environment. The main mandate is: Reinforcing behaviors that lead to success; Developing the knowledge of the team therefore increasing safe work practices, and Correcting and preventing behaviors that lead to incidents.
Responsibilities
- Act as a reference for the interpretation and application of occupational health and safety legislation, policies, processes and standards in force in the USA.
- Develop and implement an effective H&S field coaching program ensuring an aligned approach across the organization and also adaptation to each team’s reality.
- Elaborate, implement and monitor tools and PPEs inspection programs (harness, pole, ladder, etc.) and ensure tracking and documentation.
- Support and act as an internal advisor to local committees and Advisory Committees; influence and provide key support and knowledge on safe work practices, tools utilization, PPEs that teams need to be effective and safe in their work environment.
- Analyze the various applicable standards and provide specific recommendations for protective equipment, develop work tools and techniques to improve efficiency and safety.
- Collaborate with training teams and operational partners and influence to optimize training and elaborate communication material for employees and contractors to improve or introduce safe work methods, equipment, etc.
- Commitment to regional teams through regular visits, inspections and health, safety and wellness audits.
- Provide personalized coaching sessions to employees following work accidents or upon Manager’s request, in order to reinforce adequate preventive measures.
- Support Managers and H&S Representatives with work accident investigation to ensure adequate identification of root causes and preventive measures.
- Following root cause analysis, partner with training teams and management to cascade preventative methods with impacted teams.
- Work closely with operations managers to ensure integration of the agreed best practices to daily activities.
- Participate in identifying work accidents trends and provide feedback to correct situations, identify best practices and adequate equipment.
- Follow up with employees and managers to improve understanding and compliance to safe working methods.
- Assist and support hazard risk analysis activities and prevention activities.
- Assist, as required, in responding to requests from other business units and participate in special projects or perform other tasks as required.
Education: University degree in engineering, health and safety, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Professional Experience
- 8 -10 years of experience in an active health, safety and wellness role
- 3-5 years of experience in a training or team management role
- Telecommunications experience required
- Experience in a unionized work environment, an asset
- Professional designation (e.g: CHRP), a strong asset
- Excellent knowledge of H&S standards and OSHA regulation, as well as best practices of the industry.
- Knowledge of Canadian and US standards and regulation, an asset.
- Great verbal & written communication skills with the ability to influence and motivate.
- Possess training certification from accredited institution or certifying body, an asset.
- The ability to effectively convey best practices, strategies and tactics to learners.
- Familiarity of potential risks, equipment and tools present in the telecom industry.
- Detail-oriented while demonstrating the ability to analyze and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Interpersonal skills with a positive and professional attitude.
- Demonstrated autonomy, ability to take initiatives and solve problems independently.
- Open to change with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude towards work and its contribution to teams.
- Available to travel in the USA.
- Hold a valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of the Google Business Suite, an asset.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 70 lbs and work on fiberglass extension ladders, operate hand and power tools and electronic test equipment.
- Must satisfy the visual acuity test requirements (ie: depth perception, color, distance and peripheral vision).
- Competitive salary
- Medical coverage (including prescription and vision plans)
- Dental coverage
- Life Insurance (1x salary at no cost to employee)
- Long and short-term disability insurance (no cost to employee)
- Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
- Company recognized Holidays with additional Floating Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO) programs
- Comprehensive Flex Work Policy
- 401(k) plan eligibility (company match 50% up to 5% of eligible contributions)
- Participation in the Employee Bonus Plan
- Participation in the Cogeco Stock Purchase Plan
- Complimentary and discounted broadband services (for those in our service area)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Headspace Membership
- Opportunities for LinkedIn Learning subscriptions for select colleagues
Quincy, MA
Company
Breezeline
At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.
By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.
If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at inclusion@cogeco.com
