Health & Safety Co-Ordinator

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Health & Safety Coordinator

We are a growing construction company seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Coordinator to support our active project sites. This position plays a hands-on role in maintaining compliance, supporting our site teams, and reinforcing a strong safety culture across all operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with employees, project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors, and clients to ensure all health and safety requirements are met and consistently upheld in the field.

Responsibilities

Program Oversight & Site Support

• Support the implementation and enforcement of our company’s Health & Safety Program on all job sites.
• Maintain a consistent presence in the field through regular site visits and inspections.
• Review client-specific safety requirements and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Act as the company’s main point of contact for regulatory inspections and health and safety authorities.
• Stay current with applicable legislation and advise management of any changes impacting operations.
• Maintain organized physical and digital safety records, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

Site Safety Management

• Develop and maintain Site Safety Management Plans for each project.
• Conduct audits to ensure plans remain aligned with project scope and site conditions.
• Maintain and update emergency response procedures for all work locations.
• Standardize and manage company safety forms, templates, and documentation.
• Recommend improvements to reporting and compliance tracking processes.

Inspections & Hazard Control

• Perform routine inspections of job sites, equipment, and work practices.
• Ensure appropriate fire protection, first aid supplies, and safety equipment are available and accessible.
• Assess environmental conditions (ventilation, lighting, site housekeeping, etc.) that may impact worker safety.
• Work with supervisors to address and correct identified hazards promptly.

Incident Management & WSIB

• Assist with incident investigations and determine root causes.
• Ensure all incidents are reported immediately and documented properly.
• Follow up on corrective actions to confirm completion.
• Support the administration of WSIB claims and coordinate communication as required.
• Assist in return-to-work planning and monitor modified duties for injured workers.

Safety Communication & Meetings

• Ensure all required safety documentation is available and posted on site.
• Maintain up-to-date safety boards including policies, hazard assessments, and inspection results.
• Prepare monthly safety topics for Toolbox Talks.
• Coordinate and attend safety meetings with management and site teams.
• Schedule and chair Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings where required.

Training & Compliance

• Verify employee and subcontractor training and certifications.
• Deliver site-specific safety training and orientations.
• Coordinate legislated training including WHMIS, Working at Heights, and First Aid/CPR.
• Maintain a tracking system for all employee certifications and renewals.
• Develop new training initiatives as operational needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of occupational health and safety experience in a construction or industrial environment.
• Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation.
• Safety certifications (Incident Investigation, JHSC, WHMIS 2015, First Aid/CPR, Train-the-Trainer) are considered assets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract.

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• RRSP match

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Foxboro, ON