Health & Safety Coordinator

Our employer partner, in the Construction Industry is currently looking to add an experienced Health & Safety Coordinator to their team!

Job Overview:

The Health & Safety Coordinator will support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Health & Safety Program across construction projects. This role ensures compliance with legislative requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices, while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Point of contact for addressing employee concerns regarding the Health and Safety program while ensuring to foster, promote and develop a positive safety culture.

• Work closely with managers, PM’s, sub-contractors, and 3rd party regulators ensuring legal compliance with all legislation.

• Investigate incidents, perform inspections and audits, and complete related documentation.

• Assist in conducting program management for H&S Initiatives: WSIB Safety Excellence Program, COR continuous improvement, H&S culture improvement programs, H&S statistics, Annual H&S Objectives.

• Complete and assist in the creation of hazard assessments, and internal audits as required.

• Facilitate and maintain training programs as required, including New Employee Orientation and specialized training, in coordination with H&S Administration.

• Assist in the ongoing maintenance and compliance requirements as it pertains to H&S initiatives, MOL investigations, WSIB return to work plans & incident investigations.

• Provide guidance, support, and be an active member of the JHSC.

• Assist conducting site audits, inspections & report compliance issues to management.

• Manage PPE selection, purchasing and fit testing as required.

• Conduct field level safety meetings, toolbox talks, and health and safety informational awareness.

• Regularly monitor safety compliance of workers and subcontractors.

• Assist in the administration, documentation, and management of CORTM program.

• Other health and safety duties related as assigned, to ensure compliance.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience within a similar role related to H&S in Ontario.

• Experience in the construction, an asset

• Post-Secondary diploma or degree from an accredited College or university.

• Certified JHSC certified, an asset.

• Professional demeanor, attention to detail, deadline-oriented, time management skills.

• Organized and resourceful individual able to work independently or in a team.

• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers.

• Reliable, responsible, and motivated with excellent oral and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Working knowledge of the OHSA and associated regulations.

• Valid G driver’s license.

• COR™ Auditing Experience, CRSP, NCSO considered an asset.

• Strong computer skills, using MS Office.

• Flexibility to work varying schedules.

We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

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