Health & Safety Coordinator (Construction)

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Our Etobicoke-based client, a manufacturer and contractor of architectural metal is in need of a Health & Safety Coordinator. This role is responsible for maintaining and promoting occupational health and safety measures in the shop and on site, and ensuring employees acknowledge and adhere to safety programs.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements of the Ministry of Labour, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and WSIB.
• Maintain a presence in the shop and work sites to perform regular inspections to identify and report any workplace hazards and/or accident prevention
• Manage accident/incident investigations to determine root cause, insure corrective action(s) have been implemented and proper closure is obtained
• Ensure smooth flow and proper filing of paperwork and due diligence
• Authorize Form 7 reports
• Coordinate and chair quarterly safety meetings with foremen, to administer health and safety management programs and receive workers’ concerns, complaints and recommendations
• Compile and distribute safety newsletter and bulletins on a regular basis

Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 experience on construction job sites
• University/College degree preferred
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Highly detail-oriented with strong communication skills
• Strong knowledge of COR, OHSA and WSIB a must
• Experience in a construction environment
• G Driver’s licence, good driving record

Compensation:
• Salary: commensurate with experience
• Vacation: 2 weeks
• Benefits

We thank all those who apply however, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. Please send applications to [email protected] and quote job ref #GMH&S161207