Prevention Advisor (HSE)

As Health and Safety Advisor, you work closely with the SIPP manager to implement the well-being at work policy.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of health, safety and welfare to directors, managers, staff and committees as appropriate.
• Monitor and research new health and safety legislations and best practices
• Review and update the corporate health and safety policy.
• Advise on the implementation of risk assessments and safe methods of operation, supporting staff to conduct risk assessments.
• Perform regular checks and audits of the buildings and work practices, preparing reports and making recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the investigation of cases of alleged personal injury/health and safety breaches and provide reports as appropriate.
• Advise on the council’s health and safety training program, including researching appropriate training solutions and recommending training programs.
• Attend health and safety committee meetings and provide advice as necessary.
• Recommend and implement changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation.
• Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.

• Prevention advisor level 2 graduation or obtained within the year
• Analytical skills
• Highly developed advisory, guiding, negotiating and persuasive skills
• Ability to communicate both complex and potentially contentious information to a range of different types of audience
• Ability to create and develop good professional working relationships
• Demonstrate initiative, responsiveness, rigor and composure

• Fluency in French, both spoken and written
• Organized, structured 
• Open to take responsibilities/ownership
• Anticipation and proactivity

• Experience in SIPP service
• 2-5 years of experience
• Experience in the industrial sector is a strong plus
• Safety training (first aid, SLCI team member, etc.) is an advantage
• Have a basic knowledge of English or be willing to learn