Safety Coordinator

OSCO Construction Group•City of Saint John, NB

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing safety leadership to management and employees through effective communication and guidance. To drive success, the safety coordinator will educate the workforce, ensuring a reduction in the number of workplace accidents. The ideal candidate must be able to brief employees on the day-to-day risks of the job, conduct orientations and discuss hazards and preventative measures with supervisors and management. The Safety Coordinator must invest time to understand the operations and type of work conducted. To ensure success, the safety coordinator will effectively work with operations to continue to build a strong safety culture.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of legislated requirements in applicable jurisdictions
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs
Effective communication with all levels of management
A detail-oriented focus with strong analytical expertise
Drive to achieve results that meet and maintain safety, quality and accuracy
Valid New Brunswick Driver's License
Exceptional time management and organizational skills coupled with proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Self-Starter with the ability to work towards success with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Relevant safety experience in an industrial/unionized environment ideally within the Construction Industry
Professional Safety designation (CSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP)

Responsibilities

Conduct new employee safety orientations and arranging additional training as necessary
Assist supervision with Hazard Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Conduct Health & Safety audits to assess the effectiveness of the Company Safety Program while identifying any areas for improvement
Conducting daily workplace inspections to identify unsafe actions and/or conditions
Recommend corrective actions and follow up to ensure resolution of identified areas of concern
Investigation and timely reporting of all incidents/accidents (personal injury, property damage, near misses, etc.)
Organize and facilitate regular toolbox talks
Participate in monthly Joint Health & Safety meetings and effectively communicate safety information to division managers
Additional duties as assigned