Health & Safety Co-ordinator

We are currently seeking a **Health & Safety Coordinator** to join the Richmond Hill facility. The H&S Coordinator plays a key role in the reduction and elimination of incidents and injuries in the workplace through monitoring, coaching, and supporting the Rebar shop and company as a whole.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Provide support to hourly and salaried staff by having a visible presence on the Production floor.
- Be responsible for conducting health and safety orientations (for employees and sub-contractors), performing work site inspections, and investigating incidents and injuries/claims
- Communicate and coordinate Occupational Health & Safety procedures, policies and systems on a daily basis to all site-based personnel;
- Assess training requirements for management, supervision, Joint Health and Safety Committee members, and hourly employees.
- Plan for, coordinate, and conduct health and safety training including but not limited to: orientations, WHMIS, CPR/First Aid, and specialized training (if possible)
- Escalate health and safety issues to shift supervisors and/or department managers
- Proactively identify and prevent hazardous situations and communicate situations to site management
- Provide coaching and support on health and safety requirements to the hourly and salary workers.
- Conduct regular walk-thru inspections and audits of construction areas. This includes site inspections; equipment checks and regular spot checks;
- Provide required monthly safety performance reports to management, identify trends, recommend initiatives to reduce incidents and improve prevention initiatives
- Initiate incident investigations for all accidents, incidents and near misses alongside the Site Supervisor in a timely manner;
- Lead weekly tool box talks;
- Assist with injury management, compliance with company's return-to-work policy; Administration of health and safety forms including: Form 7, correspondence to WSIB regarding claims and early and safe return to work programs, modified duty reports and tracking sheet.
- Conduct job safety analyses (JSA), safe work procedures (SWP), and physical demands analyses (PDA).
- Seek continuous improvement to health, safety, security and environment programs by assisting in inspections and audits, and implementation of subsequent action plans.
- Perform other project related duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- 3-5 years of practical health and safety experience - on-site expertise on large scale manufacturing sites
- Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in Occupational Health and Safety is required
- Knowledgeable in Occupational Health and Safety legislation, along with the construction, industrial, and manufacturing regulations
- Knowledge of Ontario’s Certificate of Recognition (COR) and possessing auditor qualifications and experience will be an asset
- Knowledge of Environmental Compliance legislation and the general management of waste, water, air, chemicals, etc.,
- Proficient with computer software’s, Microsoft Office skills are required
- Ability to influence others to follow safety practices, procedures, and regulations
- Exceptional interpersonal abilities and solid communication skills are necessary
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- Organizational and planning skills with ability to delegate or escalate to management when required
- Self-directed, ability to take initiative, and perform as part of a team
- First Aid and CPR certificate is an asset.
- Valid Drivers’ License
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: One location