Health & Safety Coordinator

**HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Position Summary**

Sasco Contractors Ltd. is an electrical contractor working on some amazing projects in the lower mainland, BC interior and on Vancouver Island since 1985.

As Sasco grows it continues to promote and live by The Sasco Way focused on the values of EXCELLENCE | TEAMWORK| DIVERSITY | GROWTH | AMBITION | BALANCE.

With the growth experienced, Sasco has an exciting new opportunity at its head office located in the Burnaby for a Health & Safety Coordinator who is seeking a rewarding career within a high performing and supportive team.

Sasco is proud to be COR Certified and have an effective Health & Safety program. At Sasco we believe the safety at work is everyone’s business. In addition to management being committed in ensuring all employees go home at the end of the day uninjured, the culture is one where everyone looks out for everyone and supports the health & safety practices in place.

The Health & Safety Coordinator will be an advocate for continuing to promote a strong health and safety culture; by providing support to the Construction Safety Officer in the areas of onboarding of new hires, maintaining health and safety documentation and assisting with training and other health and safety initiatives.

The Health & Safety Coordinator will have a strong understanding and knowledge of provincial (WorkSafe BC) and federal OHS legislation, and effective communication skills.

This person reports directly to the Construction Safety Officer, working closely with the Superintendents, Foremen and Project Managers.

**Key**Duties and Responsibilities**

Work shall include but not necessarily be bound by the following:

- Policies and Procedures: Maintain and develop safe work procedures and policies, keep the Health & Safety manual current, maintain forms and records in the safety management software and distribute health & safety alerts, bulletins, and weekly toolbox talks.
- Safety Plans: Assist with the development of site-specific safety plans and procedures.
- New Worker Orientation: Conduct FIT tests and health & safety orientations.
- Inspections: Perform formal site inspections.
- Health & Safety Committee: Co-chair the monthly health & safety meetings, prepare the monthly agenda and meeting minutes.
- Injury Management: Assist with incident reporting, maintaining injury statistics, assisting with conducting investigations and administering the return-to-work program.
- COR Certification: Assist with preparation of supporting documentation for the annual COR audits for both the maintenance years and recertification years.
- Safety Supplies: Maintain inventory of safety equipment and supplies.
- Toolbox Talks: Prepare and distribute weekly Toolbox Talks/safety meeting.
- Health & Safety Initiatives: Organize and promote health & safety initiatives, such as Pink Shirt Day and Construction Month, to raise awareness and encourage safe practices among employees.
- Communication: Serve as a point of contact for health & safety-related inquiries and provide guidance and support to employees.

**Education and Experience Requirements**
- In-depth knowledge of OH&S regulations
- Occupational Health & Safety Diploma, Certificate or CSO/NCSO Certification, preferred
- Minimum of one year experience as a safety practitioner
- Experience in the electrical field would be considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 drivers’ license
- Valid First Aid Level 1, 2 or 3
- WHIMIS, Confined Space Awareness, Asbestos Awareness and Fall Protection and Aerial Work Platform certification (or willingness to complete these courses)
- Experience with SiteMax and BuildOps, an asset

**What Sasco Offers**
- Generous base salary, that commensurate with accounting and industry experience, education, and skills
- Health & dental benefits
- Matches your contributions to the employee Sasco Shares Fund (making donations within our local community).
- Company social events (family hikes, social ice hockey team, summer BBQs, year end parties)
- Promotes learning and professional development and opportunity for career advancement

To learn more about The Sasco Way in action check us out on You Tube:
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