Health & Safety Coordinator

Primary Purpose of Position:

Priestly Demolition Inc. (PDI) is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator that will support our Health and Safety team to promote a safe work environment for employees. The Health and Safety Coordinator will be responsible for conducting all new and refresher training for all personnel on required Health & Safety procedures and practices; ensuring all inspections and audits are conducted as scheduled or required by law; ensuring all vehicle, equipment and materials are operated and handled according to governmental, manufacturer, and company policies and programs. The Health & Safety Coordinator will promote and foster accident prevention through continuous review of conditions and behaviors.

Culture

PDI is founded on key values that drive what we do for our clients and for each other. At the core, we understand the value of people, and we encourage a culture of safety, hard work, quality, and teamwork supported by a solid family foundation.

Our core values are extremely important to us. Are they aligned with yours?

• Family - We are one family, one community, and we believe in treating each other with trust, respect, and courtesy. This is truly the foundation of our success.
• Safety - We hold Safety as the core value upon which all of our projects and business planning is based. No job is so important that it cannot be done safely.
• Integrity - We make all business decisions and conduct all business operations with the utmost integrity and professionalism. We are accountable to one another, to our clients, to our partners, and to our community.
• Innovation - We embrace life-long learning, staying ahead of the curve, and thinking outside of the box. We will always strive to have the best technology, equipment, and people in the industry.

Collaboration

This means being people smart and championing being a team player. We encourage teamwork and respect, help develop individual strengths, and recognize the contribution our people make to our success. We are always seeking better and more innovative ways to renew communities by clearing the way for new development, and by playing the role of environmental stewards.

Job Duties

• Promote and foster with all personnel, the attitude that Health & Safety first is paramount in everything we do
• Coordinate and conduct formal Health & Safety orientations, work site inspections, accident/injury reports and participate in Health & Safety talks pertaining to the designated functional area
• Support project management with all safety related processes associated with their projects.
• Organize and conduct training programs including, but not limited to: WHMIS, Fall Protection, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid
• Monitor employees and subcontractors on site to ensure compliance to Health & Safety procedures and programs and escalate issues to resolution as required
• Proactively identify and prevent hazardous situations and take necessary measures to correct them
• Ensure timely completion of accident/injury reporting
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures
• Assistance with the roll-out of COR compliant policies and procedures
• Assistance with auditing of worksites for COR compliance

Position Requirements

Requirements

· Minimum 3 years' related experience in the areas of OHS Act and regulations applying to construction, industrial and mining workplaces, WSIB legislation, Workplace Hazard Identification/Elimination, Health & Safety Claims Management, and health promotion activities, within a COR certified environment

· Demonstrated Experienced in:

o Auditing worksites

o Accident investigation

o Developing and implementing policies and programs

o Delivering training

o Successful participation on project management teams

o Assisting with WSIB claims

· Degree or Diploma in a related field (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety, Certified Safety Engineer)

· Ability to travel locally for work; a valid G driver's license and own vehicle required

· Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) is preferred

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

· Ability to work flexible schedule as projects require including some weekend, early morning/evening hours.

· Must be able to obtain and retain Security Clearance, as required

· Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives

Work Conditions

The Health & Safety Coordinator will be based in the office, but many of the activities associated with the role will require attendance on project sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

· Minimum 3 years' related experience in the areas of OHS Act and regulations applying to construction, industrial and mining workplaces, WSIB legislation, Workplace Hazard Identification/Elimination, Health & Safety Claims Management, and health promotion activities, within a COR certified environment

· Demonstrated Experienced in:

o Auditing worksites

o Accident investigation

o Developing and implementing policies and programs

o Delivering training

o Successful participation on project management teams

o Assisting with WSIB claims

· Degree or Diploma in a related field (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety, Certified Safety Engineer)

· Ability to travel locally for work; a valid G driver's license and own vehicle required

· Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) is preferred

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

· Ability to work flexible schedule as projects require including some weekend, early morning/evening hours.

· Must be able to obtain and retain Security Clearance, as required

· Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives

Work Conditions

The Health & Safety Coordinator will be based in the office, but many of the activities associated with the role will require attendance on project sites.