Health and Safety Coordinator

**Summary**

Since inauguration in 1987, **Grascan Construction Ltd.**has been successfully delivering complicated infrastructure projects in Southern-Ontario, Canada.

Grascan fosters a positive work environment among all employees and believes in rewarding and celebrating its successes through team building events for its work force. Activities include seasonal barbeques, various holiday gatherings and an annual catered Christmas Party for all Grascan employees as well as valued partners, suppliers and subcontractors.

In 2014, Grascan was first named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte, crediting the award to the work ethic, dedication and innovative mindset of Grascan’s employees, President of Grascan stated:
“_We are a service-oriented business. We build and fix things. There’s no secret formula. From the top to the bottom, our people are motivated, passionate and committed to the satisfaction they get from the work they do. From Day One we have focused on attracting the best and providing them with the best tools to do their job_.”

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a **Health and Safety Coordinator** to join our team This individual will report to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager, and will serve as an example of and promote a corporate culture in which at-risk behaviours are recognised and corrected while safe behaviours are reinforced. By establishing, planning, implementing, and managing a range of health, safety, and environmental programs in accordance with all statutory standards, this role will assist the Company and its front-line leadership in protecting the health and safety of all employees. Through collaboration with operational leaders and Joint Health and Safety committees, the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator will put a special emphasis on safety prevention at each location across the organization.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Coordinate training for new and current employees
- Develop new policies, procedures and training programs for legislative requirements including environmental
- Assist in the implementation of policies, procedures and training programs for all legislative requirements
- Conduct weekly site inspections and toolbox talks
- Engage in making recommendations and follow-up protocols
- Investigate and document incidents and accidents
- Assist with return to work and modified duties programs
- Provide guidance and support to managers and supervisors on safety related issues
- Evaluate hazardous conditions and make recommendations
- Work with the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Environment, and other outside health and safety agencies
- Conduct site orientations
- Assist in the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of our Environmental Health and Safety Management System

**Requirements**:

- Minimum education requirement:

- 2-year college diploma in occupational health and safety is required
- Minimum 2 years of previous experience in health and safety field as a safety coordinator or similar roles that help create and enforce safety standards, writing safety policies and collecting data on health and safety
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds if required
- Familiarity and proficiency using a tablet computer and MS Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to navigate site terrain hazards and climb ladders
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well organized, accountable and punctual
- Self-directed and motivated
- Willingness to learn
- Team player and ability to work independently
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Must have good hand-eye coordination and must be able to distinguish between colors
- Must be able to conduct the following inspections and investigations:

- Sanitary conditions
- Pollution monitoring programs
- Chemical containment
- Medical devices
- Hazardous products handling and storage
- Workplace and work related accidents
- English is the primary language of work

Pay: $63,757.00-$73,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Health and Safety: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-31