Construction Health and Safety Coordinator

**WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?**
- Develop various site-specific safety plans, fall prevention, rescue and other site-specific plans required for the company.
- Conduct daily, weekly, monthly site safety audits and safety inspections for all active sites (upload all inspections to Procore).
- Develop various employee H&S and corporate in-house training programs
- Advise and Implement provisions to mitigate safety risks.

Develop and enforce OHSA policies, e.g. Working at Heights:

- Direct accident investigation procedures & follow ups.
- Record keeping of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions.
- Organize and conduct OHSA training plans.
- Collaborate with managers & site supervisors to monitor compliance and identify safety issues.

Intervene in unsafe activities or operations and instruct corrective actions:

- Liaise with and report to official regulatory bodies on OHSA matters.
- Schedule and coordinate all required inspections related to environmental health and safety on construction sites.
- Design, develop and implement health & safety programs to ensure compliance with all regulation including municipal, provincial and federal guidelines.
- Take responsibility to act on and implement corrective action in the field.
- Update and track training records, e.g., schedule and implement training as required.
- Organize and chair JHSC.

**WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**

**We believe success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills**:

- The successful person will be a thoughtful and humble collaborator. They must be a highly motivated, a strategic thinker and have a service-oriented attitude that will encourage continuous improvement on the job site.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an outstanding level of integrity that will gain the trust and respect of staff, trades and senior management.
- Demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize in a demanding, high paced environment.
- Ability to resolve complex issues and unforeseen obstacles quickly and efficiently.
- Must be inclusive and supportive of diversity and cultural sensitivity.
- A strong communicator who can effectively address both small and large groups with empathy, credibility and trust.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent scheduling, prioritization and time management skills.

**To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications**:

- In-depth knowledge of OHSA and Regulations.
- Proficient in risk assessment and hazard analysis.
- Employee education, training and mentoring.
- Incident and accident investigation and safety auditing.
- Knowledge in workplace health & safety, risk management, hazard identification and accident prevention.
- Knowledge in occupational health and safety legislation and employment laws.
- Strong knowledge in construction safety for residential and high-rise condominium.
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is recommended.
- JHSC level 1 and 2.
- CORE certification is recommended.
- Fire Prevention & Protection.
- Occupational Health & Safety Certification.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office related programs.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- health and safety control: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) (preferred)
- JHSC level 1 and 2 (required)
- Occupational Health & Safety Certification (required)
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person