Construction Safety Officer

**THE ROLE**

**WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?**
- Develop various site-specific safety plans, fall prevention, rescue and other site-specific plans required for the company
- Conduct daily, weekly, monthly site safety audits and safety inspections for all active sites (upload all inspections to Procore)
- Develop various employee H&S and corporate in-house training programs
- Advise and Implement provisions to mitigate safety risks
- Develop and enforce OHSA policies, e.g. Working at Heights
- Direct accident investigation procedures & follow ups
- Record keeping of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions
- Organize and conduct OHSA training plans
- Collaborate with managers & site supervisors to monitor compliance and identify safety issues
- Intervene in unsafe activities or operations and instruct corrective actions
- Liaise with and report to official regulatory bodies on OHSA matters
- Schedule and coordinate all required inspections related to environmental health and safety on construction sites
- Design, develop and implement health & safety programs to ensure compliance with all regulation including municipal, provincial and federal guidelines
- Take responsibility to act on and implement corrective action in the field
- Update and track training records, e.g., schedule and implement training as required
- Organize and chair JHSC

**WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**

**We believe success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills**:

- The successful person will be a thoughtful and humble collaborator. They must be a highly motivated, a strategic thinker and have a service-oriented attitude that will encourage continuous improvement on the job site
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an outstanding level of integrity that will gain the trust and respect of staff, trades and senior management
- Demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize in a demanding, high paced environment
- Ability to resolve complex issues and unforeseen obstacles quickly and efficiently
- Must be inclusive and supportive of diversity and cultural sensitivity
- A strong communicator who can effectively address both small and large groups with empathy, credibility and trust
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent scheduling, prioritization and time management skills

**To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications**:

- In-depth knowledge of OHSA and Regulations
- Proficient in risk assessment and hazard analysis
- Employee education, training and mentoring
- Incident and accident investigation and safety auditing
- Knowledge in workplace health & safety, risk management, hazard identification and accident prevention
- Knowledge in occupational health and safety legislation and employment laws
- Strong knowledge in construction safety for residential and high-rise condominium
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is recommended
- JHSC level 1 and 2
- CORE certification is recommended
- Fire Prevention & Protection
- Occupational Health & Safety Certification
- Proficient in Microsoft Office related programs

**Vaccination Policy**

95 Developments requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. An exemption from this requirement is provided on an exceptional reason, such as medical, creed or religious reasons in accordance with the relevant Human Rights legislation in the province of Ontario.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- health and safety control: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)