Health and Safety Coordinator (Heavy Civil and Trenchless Sewer)

Clearwater Structures•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$60,000 - CA$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clearwater Structures Inc. is seeking an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Coordinator to support and enhance our Health and Safety Management System across assigned operations and project sites. The successful candidate will act as a key health and safety resource to management and field personnel, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, COR® standards, and internal safety policies while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Clearwater Structures Inc. is a recognized leader in the heavy civil construction industry, specializing in bridge rehabilitation, bridge construction, trenchless sewer and watermain infrastructure, and structural fabrication. Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, the Field Health & Safety Coordinator plays a key role in supporting supervisors, foremen, and workers in the field by providing guidance, advice, and administrative assistance on all matters related to health and safety. This is primarily a field based position requiring regular site presence and travel to project locations across Ontario to support operations and ensure a strong health and safety presence in the field. This position is responsible for monitoring, auditing, and reporting findings and corrective actions to leadership to support compliance and a safe work environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years experience in heavy civil construction.
Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and Regulation 213/91, specifically regarding highway and bridge construction risks.
Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent experience).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SiteDocs, and confident using technology in a work environment.
Solution driven with the ability to prioritize tasks and achieve results in a fast paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid ability to command respect (particularly regarding OHS requirements)
Positive attitude and collaborative approach
Ability to form strong working relationships with team members and key stakeholders at all levels
Must possess a valid G Driver’s License.
Comfortable working in a predominantly field based role requiring regular site presence and travel to project locations across Ontario.

Nice To Haves

Construction JHSC Certification (Part 1 & 2) is preferred. NCSO or equivalent designations are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Support regional operations (Hamilton, Kitchener, GTA, Bracebridge, Durham, Kingston and Ottawa etc.) and collaborate with corporate safety leadership as required.
Serve as a primary health and safety resource to management, supervisors, and workers across our Heavy Civil, Sewer and Watermain, and Fabrication sectors.
Act as a liaison between field operations and management, conveying safety concerns and recommendations.
Conduct regular workplace, project site, and equipment inspections.
Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement, coaching, empowerment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Facilitate employee health and safety orientation and site-specific orientation for workers, subcontractors, visitors, owners, and clients, as required.
Monitor subcontractor safety compliance and documentation.
Ensure corrective actions and preventative actions are documented, implemented and tracked to completion.
Assist in Ministry of Labour visits and respond to orders or compliance requirements.
Lead or assist in incident and near miss investigations.
Prepare detailed reports outlining corrective and preventative action plans.
Review incidents, inspections, and workplace data to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Coordinate and facilitate internal safety training (WHMIS, Annual Orientation, Confined Space, etc.).
Ensure all Records of Training (ROT) are collected, tracked, and maintained.
Track certification expiries and ensure compliance requirements are maintained.
Maintain safety boards and ensure site postings meet legislative requirements.
Assist in maintaining COR® and other audit/accreditation programs.
Support the review, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, safe work practices, and pre-job hazard assessments.
Support emergency response planning and site preparedness.
Coordinate project documentation through SiteDocs.
Serve as worker representative on the JHSC; support agenda preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
Maintain compliance with all JHSC legislative requirements.