Health & Safety Co-ordinator

  • New Hamburg
  • Nith Valley Construction Ltd.

Job Description & Responsibilities :

  • Develop action plans based off of 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 off of industry legislation
  • Conduct, create, and track company safety records, project safety records, and employee safety records
  • Maintain inventory records of company equipment and tools

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

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $18.43-$34.93 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits :

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Experience :

  • Health & safety: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • NHSA certification or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-29 Expected start date: 2024-03-18