Health & Safety Co-ordinator

**Job Summary**

This is a contract position for the duration of the project (anticipated completion date of September, 2028) for Construction Demathieu & Bard's joint venture (referred to as Leaside Valley Builders) with EBC on the Don Valley Crossings.

**Work Conditions**
The work must be performed in person at various project sites located within the East York region of Toronto for the completion of two multi-span bridges, slope stabilization, underpass rehabilitation and all other associated works (temporary roads, bridges, traffic control, etc.) You may also need to periodically visit to CDB's head office in Peterborough for events and training.

**Responsibilities**
- Overseeing safety orientation, job site inspections, onsite first aid assessment/treatment and accident/injury reports
- Monitoring employees and subcontractors on site to ensure compliance to safety procedures and escalate issues to resolution
- Proactively identifying and preventing hazardous situations and take necessary measures for correction
- Reviewing of Subcontractors' Pre-Construction safety submittals
- Reviewing and filing Constructor and Subcontractors' weekly safety submittals
- Organizing and conducting training programs as required including but not limited to: WHMIS, Fall Protection, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid
- Effectively compiling weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual project health and safety statistics
- Creating, maintaining, and educating all site staff on a ‘safety first’ culture
- Promoting a safe work environment for co-workers and clients through a personal commitment to work safe
- Understanding, embracing, and integrating HSE values into everyday duties and responsibilities
- Conducting weekly inspections of project work and areas and facilities
- Accompanying the client and their representatives on twice weekly site inspection
- Delivering quarterly Safety Stand-down meeting information to constructor and subcontractor personnel
- Performing any other related duties as assigned by the H&S Manager

Requested skills

**Education/ certifications**
- National Construction Safety Officer certificate is required
- A Construction Safety Coordinator Gold Seal certification or CSRP Designation would be considered an asset
- Experience ISO 45001 - Health and Safety or certificate of Recognition (COR) programs would be considered an asset

**Experience and Technical Knowledge**
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the civil construction sector or other heavy industrial environment
- Experience in incident investigation and causal analysis
- Experience in delivering employee training using multiple delivery methods and media
- Can delegate and influence others to follow safety rules and regulations
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational safety and health including industrial hygiene and environmental protection programs; as well as proven ability to implement these practices and programs
- Knowledge of and proven ability to interpret and effectively communicate technical documents such as Job Safety Analysis to workers, visitors, and any other appropriate personnel
- Understand of OSHA general industry and/or construction standards, EPA regulations and related state statutes/regulations or local ordinances

**Core Competencies**
- Excellent communication skills
- Accountability
- Ability to establish relationship and work within a team

**Job Related Competencies**
- Interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy
- Ability to Identify and appropriately complete tasks
- Ability to effectively communicate HSE requirements and values to all levels of employees and client representatives
- Ability to act with discretion, and maintain and manage confidential information
- Thoroughness and rigor
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication to individuals and groups of various sizes who possess a wide range of language skills
- Ability to interact effectively with individuals in a wide range of situations, circumstances, and settings as well as the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce to achieve HSE objectives
- Ability to act appropriately in emergency situations

**Computer Skills**

**Notice regarding the use of AI**

As per Part III.1 of the ESA, 2000, section 8.4(1), CDB does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 48 months

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience with ISO 45001 - Health and Safety or certificate of Recognition (COR) programs?

**Experience**:

- Construction: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- National Construction Safety Officer certificate (required)
- A Constr