Health and Safety Coordinator

**Who We Are**

Richcraft Homes is a renowned, successful Ottawa Home Builder and Real Estate Holding Corporation with more than a 40-year history in new home and high-rise construction, land acquisition and development, multiple joint venture projects, and residential and commercial income property management.

Richcraft Homes purpose is to provide a high quality, distinctive, sought after product that delivers value and award-winning designs, with a commitment to customer satisfaction that surpasses every expectation. At Richcraft, we are purpose-inspired, detail oriented and driven.

**Why Richcraft?**

Richcraft strives to provide a high quality, professional work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Innovation, integrity, craftsmanship, and community are at the forefront of everything we do. We have always kept an unwavering commitment to our people, our communities, and our homeowners. At Richcraft, we feel privileged to build dream homes for our clients.

Richcraft is passionate about professional growth, development, and long-term career excellence of its employees. In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including:

- Generous Health and Dental Plan
- Group Retirement Planning with Company Match
- Employee Wellness Program
- Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term Employment
- Opportunities for Growth

**The Role**

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate site safety meetings and participate/co chair Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings across all sites.
- Record and distribute minutes from safety and JHSC meetings to relevant personnel.
- Track, manage and coordinate training requirements for company employees to ensure compliance with legislative and company mandates based on employee job profile.
- Manage the acquisition and distribution of Health and Safety equipment and supplies.
- Assist the Human Resource department with new employee onboarding and safety orientation.
- Collaborate with construction department to ensure safety certifications and paperwork are obtained from contracted trades and maintain accurate records of documents.
- Act as a point of contact for health and safety needs across all company sectors and perform additional tasks to support department goals.
- Performing other responsibilities as required to support department goals.
- Setting up new project safety requirements, including the establishment of a Health and Safety board, coordinating signage, and other related tasks.
- Occasionally assist the Health and Safety Officer during on site inspections and incident investigations as you grow in the role.

**Qualifications**:
Education
- Post-Secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety/a related field or equivalent safety designation for construction is preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable OHSA, Construction regulation O.Reg 213/91 and environmental legislation is preferred.
- Joint Health and Safety Certification part one and sector specific part two (construction) is preferred.

Experience
- 1-3 years of experience supporting health and safety compliance in an organization, preferably within the construction industry.
- Experience utilizing construction software systems such as eCompliance, Newstar, Builder MT, and Mark Systems is an asset.
- Understanding of Construction Processes and terminology is an asset

Skills and Abilities
- Results-oriented self-starter and who thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent time-management, administrative, and organizational skills, with the ability to
- prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities.
- Ability to develop, influence and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Highly organized with exceptional excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for administrative tasks and
- Ability to adopt new technologies.
- Ability to travel to construction sites when required.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a Post-Secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety/a related field or equivalent safety designation?

**Experience**:

- utilizing construction software systems: 1 year (preferred)
- supporting health and safety compliance: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person