Health and Safety Coordinator

at  Trades for Tomorrow

Construction Ontario trains with the future in mind. We deliver supportive and innovative recruitment solutions for small, medium, and large construction employers. In addition, we help Ontarians find jobs in construction with diverse companies across Ontario.
Our member is a well-established, mid-sized general contractor/construction company located in New Hamburg and is on the lookout for a skilled and detail-oriented Health and Safety Coordinator. If you’re passionate about numbers and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, we want you to be part of our family-style team.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

• National Health & Safety Administrator (NHSA) or National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation is an asset
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• Thorough understanding of relevant legislation and how it applies to the construction industry
• Experience submitting and working through a WSIB case
• Ability to demonstrate superior communication in providing direction and the rationale for various safety policies and procedures
• 1-5 years’ experience in the field (preferred)
• Valid Driver’s license

• Develop action plans based on project statistics and inspection information
• Conducting project safety inspections on a monthly basis
• Ensure safety compliance with fellow employees and any subcontractors
• Assisting with any incident investigations
• Conduct training and information sessions with all employees to ensure industry compliance
• Project administrative support in project start-up (ie: safety control plans, NOPs, safety boards, subcontractor documentation, etc.) and close out (ie: development operation and maintenance manuals)
• Support and implement industry health and safety best practices
• Complete employee orientations, safety orientations, and quarterly company safety meetings
• Coordinate and schedule employee safety training as required
• Conduct and chair JHSC meetings, complete and distribute minutes, and track/ implement JHSC items
• Maintain the Health & Safety Manual, including any development and implementation of new policies based on industry legislation
• Conduct, create, and track company safety records, project safety records, and employee safety records
• Maintain inventory records of company equipment and tools
• Office administrative support including redirection of any phone calls, emails, and personnel as required