The posting
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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