Health and Safety Coordinator

Summary:
The Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for auditing and documenting project safety compliance. They are also responsible for assisting Field Superintendents and Project Managers with the safety requirements for assigned projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance in pre-shutdown activities such as fit testing, verifying and photo-coping training documents, providing training, scheduling orientation training with client.
• Provide assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents on their safety compliance plan and coach them when improvements are needed.
• Assist Project Managers and Supervisors in developing safety procedures and process hazard reviews.
• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in developing safety plans, rescue plans, mock rescues, permits, air monitoring and other legislative requirements in relation to confined space work.
• Conduct site audits such as PPE audit, interactive audit, site condition audit, fire extinguisher audit, lock out audit etc. Organize the documentation and forward to Head Office.
• Assist Superintendents by writing and delivering safety talks to crews at start of shifts. Copy safety talks and forward them to Head Office weekly.
• Assist Superintendents in conducting comprehensive incident investigations, root cause analyses and ensuring corrective and preventative action is implemented.
• Attend site visits and conduct periodical site audits to ensure compliance to Health & Safety standards.
• Provide assistance to Project Managers to ensure that the safety compliance plans are adhered to.
• Keep up-to-date documentation.
• Liaise with clients on safety related matters. Attend daily/weekly safety meetings with clients when required.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Head Office Safety Department.

Job Specifications:

• College diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related technical training.
• Minimum 5 years’ safety experience within a construction environment.
• Superior knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
• Current, or working towards completion of, NCSO or CRSP designation.
• Strong investigation, reporting and analysis skills.
• Willing to work long and irregular hours during shutdowns and construction projects.
• Flexibility to work out of town on projects as required.
• Must be available to work various shifts including day shift, night shift, and split shifts.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook) and ability to learn new software and programs.
• Valid G class driver’s license (with a clean abstract).

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3-6 months

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• health and safety coordinator: 3 years (required)
• Health and Safety in Industrial Construction: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• G class license (required)

Work Location: In person