We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Coordinator for our client in Windsor, ON. This is a full-time position that operates on a straight day shift. This position is a direct hire with the company.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Administers, orientates, and assists the Foreperson to ensure safety policies and procedures are practiced
- Maintains the projects electronic database of completed inspections and observations. Analyzes data to establish project trending (positive and at-risk). Communicates trending to project management teams and supports implementation of action plans.
- Maintains the projects document and record control files. Ensures safety records are accurately tabulated and archived. Maintains the project training matrix and supports closure of training gaps by facilitating training initiatives.
- Maintains the project incident matrix. Analyzes data to establish project trending (positive and at-risk) and communicates trending to project management teams for action.
- Generate weekly and monthly occupational health and safety (OHS) reports for communication to project management and the client. Liaise with subcontractors to ensure necessary information for OHS reporting is procured and complete.
- Conducts new hire safety orientation, safety requirements/expectations on the project site, as well as the client’s safety policies and procedures
- Prepares, coordinates, and conducts training on health, safety, and environmental related topics to protect, improve and maintain the employees’ and the project sites performance, as well as complying with legislative requirements
- Works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to provide a clean, safe, secure and hazard free project site in compliance with company policies & procedures, as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Conducts random and scheduled project site inspections, communicates findings to ensure workplace safety and routinely audits on-site safety compliance
- Assists supervisors in properly investigating and documenting all incidents/accidents and injuries, as well as ensuring a system is kept in place with proper documentation
- Supports the Director, Project Services and Safety Manager in meeting the health and safety requirements
- Draft and support communication of workplace plans, such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, etc.
- Communicates information on identified hazards, precautions and required corrective actions throughout the project site, as necessary
- Provides guidance and support to field staff on health and safety issues, as well as provides consultative advice to the project sites for continuous improvement
- Keeps proper records and documents related to safety in good condition and current as per legislative requirements
- Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets
- Support purchasing and maintenance of safety material, supplies and equipment
- Prepares all required site signage for safety board
The successful candidate will have the following experience:
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in Health & Safety, Labour Relations, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience required. Experience in a construction environment would be considered an asset
- General understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as other safety related laws and regulations
Pay: $20 – $30/hour
Shift: day shift 7am-4pm
Hours: 40-50 per week, OT as required
Type: Direct Hire (12–18-month contract)
