Safety Coordinator

at  Lower Lakes Towing Ltd

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Lower Lakes Towing Ltd. operates a fleet of self-unloading bulk carriers and a conventional bulk carrier in Canada, transporting a diverse array of dry bulk commodities.
Working for Lower Lakes provides an opportunity for adventure, our crews visit locations and scenery around the Great Lakes that no one would otherwise see!
“We can go where the big ships go and also where they can’t!”
Check out our Career Centre for some more information: https://tinyurl.com/lltjobs

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Safety Coordinator provides administrative and site visit support to the Manager, Safety & Compliance, with a focus on enhancing safety awareness and ensuring compliance with safety protocols onboard Canadian flagged vessels in the Great Lakes region.

EDUCATION

• Diploma or Degree in Safety or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with industrial safety programs preferred but not required
• Knowledge of general safety, training and environmental concepts, standards and practices
• Knowledge of Marine Industry considered an asset.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Follow company policies and work requirements
• Time-management of daily/weekly tasks
• Regular travel up to 25% (58 days/year)
• Familirization with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)

OFFICE BASED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce reports and graphs on safety related statistics as directed by the Manager, Safety & Compliance
• Manage safety equipment and PPE stock, prepare order requestions as necessary
• Assist in the development of safety programs and execution of those programs.