Health and Safety Coordinator

**Why Join Us**:
Ontario Excavac is now operating as OE Utility Services. We’ve changed our operating name but not our commitment to provide great service. We offer industry-leading hydro excavation services and an array of expert water & gas distribution specialty services, subsurface utility engineering support, best-in-class restoration, soil processing and recycling.

**Salary**:$70,000-$80,000 per year

**Job Type**:Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement

**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate compliance with Health and Safety regulatory bodies and standards such as, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations.
- Support the maintenance of and on-going improvements to the company health and safety management (HSM) program ensuring that ISO 45001 standards are met or exceeded.
- Incident management, reporting and investigation using incident data to identify trends and recommend preventive measures.
- Monitor employees and subcontractors on site to ensure compliance to safety procedures and escalate issues to resolution.
- Maintain third party Customer procurement websites such asISNetworld®, Contractor Compliance, Cognibox, etc.
- Maintain and update HMS platform (BIS Safety Software)

**Job Duties**
- Research occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the workplace.
- Develop and deploy health and safety procedures by working with department leaders and utilizing resources (e.g: Manufacturer’s Manual)
- Foster a culture of collaboration by working closely with management, supervisors, and employees to promote continuous improvement in health and safety practices.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to relevant stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of procedures and processes.
- Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
- Perform job site process compliance inspections including hazard analysis, work procedures, quality assurance, make written reports and recommendations.
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, training sessions, and other relevant information.
- Ensure annual inspections are completed on legislated equipment (e.g: fall protection equipment)
- Assist in the identification, development, and facilitation of training programs.
- Participate in new hire orientation.
- Monitor adherence to the company safety program by all OE’s employees and subcontractors.
- In collaboration with purchasing facilitate subcontractor qualification process, audit, and monitor subcontractor safety performance to ensure they are meeting site safety requirements.
- Respond to incidents or a request for an assessment, which may lead to further investigation and recommendations for remedial action and necessary follow-up.
- Ensure the timely completion of accident/injury investigations, assist with the implementation of identified corrective actions and facilitate all incident close out meetings.
- Analyze and report on accident and injury data, identifying the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
- Co-Chair the JHSC meetings (document and report) and coordinate follow-up activities.
- Assist with Return-To-Work programs.
- Participate in H&S accreditation and performance audits (e.g., ISO 45001, COR).
- Participate in third-party inspections/investigations such as with The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
- Make recommendations to process improvements to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of company operations.
- Other related duties as required or assigned.

**Requirements**:

- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
- Valid G class driver's license is required as will be required to travel to job sites.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable codes, standards, guidelines and government legislation specifically the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, Environmental Protection Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, etc.
- Ability to work in both field and office environments.
- Continuous Improvement tools experience (i.e. waste elimination, standard work, root cause analysis, etc.)
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
- Very organized, proactive with sound planning, prioritization, and execution skills
- A strong passion for fostering a safe work environment.
- Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
- Strong PC skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

**Preferred Requirements**
- Post-secondary degree or diploma/in occupational health a