Health & Safety Coordinator

Richcraft Homes Ltd•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$55,000 - CA$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health and Safety Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining the safety and welfare of all employees within our organization. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Health and Safety Officer while in the field and during safety meetings. The Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for the acquisition and distribution of safety equipment, Trade documents, occasionally participating in safety talk sessions/site meetings, producing meeting minutes and ensuring all staff and personnel are up to date with the necessary training.

Requirements

This position requires the employee to possess and maintain reliable access to a personal vehicle for daily use and a valid driver's licence throughout employment.
1-3 years of experience supporting health and safety compliance in an organization, preferably within the construction industry.
Knowledge of applicable OHSA, Construction regulation O. Reg 213/91 and environmental legislation.
Excellent time-management, administrative, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal abilities.
Ability to develop, influence and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and adopt new technologies.
Ability to travel to construction sites when required

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing construction software systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

Coordinate site safety meetings with staff and trade personnel to clearly communicate our safety expectations, policies and procedures.
Assign, track, manage, and coordinate training requirements for company employees to ensure compliance with legislative and company mandates based on the employees’ job profile.
Participate and co chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings across all construction sites and head office.
Record notes and distribute minutes from various safety and JHSC meetings to relevant personnel.
Assist the Human Resources Manager with new employee onboarding and safety orientation, along with other administrative responsibilities as needed.
Collaborate with the Construction Management team to ensure all required safety certifications and paperwork are obtained from contracted trades and maintaining accurate records of these documents.
Setting up new project safety requirements, including the establishment of a Health and Safety board, coordinating signage, and other related tasks.
After proper training, knowledge and experience on site, occasionally participate in workplace inspections, audits, and incident or accident investigations to ensure that equipment, materials, and production processes do not present a safety or health hazard to employees and trade workers.
Participate and as needed host, safety talk meetings with trade workers observed in unsafe situations to relay best practice safe work procedures and legislative requirements which pertain to specific work.
Acting as a point of contact for health and safety needs across all company sectors.