Health and Safety Coordinator

at  Colas

Subsidiary: Colas Canada Inc.
Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.
Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

• Advises and assists the most senior construction site representative in the establishment and management of MIP HSE processes, identifying and eliminating/controlling any hazards to persons and property.
• Attend meetings as requested (e.g., MIP, contractor, client). Communicate pertinent information to MIP Safety Manager and other stakeholders as needed.
• Utilize safety management software to document incidents (including proactive events), meetings, inspections, orientations, observations, and corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections as requested.
• Review contractor documentation associated with work activities to confirm a proper hazard assessment has been completed and required permits are in place.
• Engage managers and supervisors in the risk assessment process for new or modified work activities.
• Participate in the development and/or review of SWP/SJP/AHA as requested.
• Provide safety orientations (as needed) to personnel, including MIP employees, contractors, vendors and visitors.
• Oversee provision and documentation of first aid treatment and communication to appropriate personnel when applied.
• Assist supervisors with conducting incident investigations to ensure the identification of root causes and corrective actions.
• Complete prequalification of potential contractors and review of safety plans prior to mobilization.
• Develop and/or provide training materials to workers as requested.
• Maintain active and visible involvement using open communication with employees and stakeholders regarding HSE issues on the project.
• Provide assistance as requested with internal or external audits and corrective action plans.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate or assigned by MIP Safety Manager.