HR/health and Safety Coordinator

_Annis, O’Sullivan, Vollebekk Ltd. (AOV) is a privately-owned, independent, multi-disciplined Professional Land Surveying firm based in the Ottawa area._
- At AOV we support over 150 people across nine offices in Eastern Ontario. Our employees come to work every day doing something that they know really matters - they help ensure that development sites have the information needed for design and approval processes, and that commercial, industrial, and residential projects are built in compliance with the many requirements involved with new construction._

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Coordinator role will have a focus in training and development as well as OH&S. If you are looking to build your career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Assist with new employee on-boarding and safety orientation.
- Assist in the off-boarding process with personnel.
- Maintain current with legislation and awareness of amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and make recommendations for their implementation.
- Collaborate with Partners and HR Manager to ensure policy and standard operating procedures are current and effectively communicated to AOV.
- Maintain safety supply inventory for PPE and signage for AOV.
- Research, plan and organize training programs/seminars internal AOV training and off-site programs such as Working at Heights, CPR/First Aid, Book 7 and any other industry specific related requirements.
- Own our internal training portal ensuring compliance, completion, and effectiveness.
- Obtain and track validation of all education certification.
- Ensure timely completion of accident/injury reporting to Partners and HR Manager.
- Work with HR Manager on Return to Work programs.
- Assist Management with the Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings, complete meeting minutes and draft minutes for review.
- Update the Joint Health & Safety Committee communication boards ensuring compliance.
- Prepare site specific material for safety meetings and toolbox talks for AOV.
- Ensure inspection areas are completed as required and report recommendations.
- Contribute to memorable employee experiences by coordinating training seminars and appreciation events.
- Work with Partners and HR Manager to bring our OH&S program to the next level.
- Act as a backup for the Human Resources Assistant.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Education**
- University degree or college diploma in Health and Safety and/or Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Joint Health and Safety Certification

**Experience**
- 3+ year of relevant work experience
- Experience in workplace health and safety, previous experience as a member of a Joint Health and Safety Committee

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**
- Knowledge of, and commitment to using best practices in Human Resources
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with employees across the organizational sites
- Highly adaptable to changing work priorities
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to provide collaborative solutions to HR challenges
- Proactive
- Ability to work on multiple competing priorities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person