Health & Safety Specialist

Since 1989, Lar-Mex Inc. has successfully managed and completed countless mechanical contracting projects. Our services cover all spheres of a Smart Building Energy Management System which includes plumbing, sheet metal, and more

Our core values to inspire, innovate and lead are what guide our business, foster our growth, and are at the core of our relationships with clients and employees. This is what makes us one of the fastest growing mechanical contractors in the region, come grow with us

**Job purpose**

The incumbent will perform routine tasks required to administer and execute health and safety and human resource programs including but not limited to training and certifications, onboarding, and health & safety program administration, site inspections, and fleet administration. The Health & Safety Specialist will also assist with various HR departmental initiatives and programs, as well as serve on project teams as needed.

**Job Duties**:

- Act as point of contact for employee enquiries on mandatory training and certifications.
- Work closely with managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the department’s training needs for each position.
- Facilitate and/or schedule training and validate/maintain training records to be in line with required KPI’s.
- Provide on-site training to foremen and/or staff.
- Maintain online HSMS, add/remove users, create and/or amend forms.
- Track weekly inspections and follow up with Foreman when required; site inspections, safety talks, fleet vehicle inspections. When required, notify Construction Supervisors of missed or incomplete inspections.
- Update monthly H&S KPI’s; training, incidents, inspection submissions.
- Monthly workplace inspections of Carp and Canotek; First Aid kits, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, AED.
- Conduct weekly job site inspections, review inspection findings with GC, send inspection report to Project Managers.
- Schedule monthly calls; Lar-Mex Safety Group, Supervisor Call, JHSC. Prepare and send out monthly call safety talk.
- Take JHSC meeting minutes and post JHSC notes on H&S boards (Carp + Canotek).Prepare incident management forms such as WSIB and aid with modified duties and RTW notes.
- Assist with new hire onboarding orientation.
- Stay up to date on all compliance with employment regulations, including updating the H&S Program, SOP’s and MSDS sheets annually. Avoid legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
- Maintain and enforce company and employee confidentiality.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Accomplish organizational mission by completing related tasks as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Knowledge and Abilities**:

- 2 years of experience in the field of H&S, with experience in the construction industry an asset.
- Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach.
- Familiar with employment/labor/safety laws related to construction/industrial regulations.
- Resourceful, problem-solving attitude and thorough knowledge of H&S procedures and policies.

**Required Skills**:

- Bilingualism French and English is an asset.
- Good analytical skills with a focus on providing solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
- Hold a valid driver’s license for the purpose of site visits, and assistance with fleet vehicle coordination.

**Education**:

- Poste secondary education.
- Certificate in occupational health and safety.

**What’s in it for you**:

- Industry leading compensation
- Extended health, vision, and dental benefits
- Wellness plan
- RRSP plan match
- Employee assistance program
- Free onsite parking