About the Safety Coordinator role
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe work environment for all employees. They develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures, conduct safety training, coordinate with outside agencies, and inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations. They also investigate accidents and incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
The Project Site Safety Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe working environment on construction sites, particularly high-rise residential and commercial tower projects. This role involves the development, implementation, and enforcement of site-specific safety policies, conducting training, inspecting the work environment, and ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC and all applicable regulations.
Safety Coordinator Duties
- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures
- Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
- Collaborate with Site Management to develop safety plans and procedures specific to each project.
- Interface with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Perform First Aid duties and reporting
- Conduct safety inspections and audits
- Ensure safety compliance with applicable regulations and standards
- Analyze safety data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement
- Provide advice and guidance on safety issues
- Investigation and report on accidents and incidents
- Conduct safety audits and track safety metrics to evaluate safety performance.
- Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
- Interface with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Update safety records and maintain safety-related documentation.
- Train staff in safety procedures and practices
- Develop and deliver safety orientation programs
- Ensure safety equipment is maintained and used correctly
- Monitor safety performance
Safety Coordinator Skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of legal regulations and standards related to workplace safety
- Ability to develop and implement safety policies and procedures
- Capacity to evaluate safety risks and develop strategies to address them
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
Safety Coordinator Requirements
- A Construction safety officer certificate, or NCSO designation,
- Advanced First Aid Certification
- Strong Computer skills
- Experience in safety management and safety program administration
- Knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations and other relevant safety standards
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
- Ability to lead safety meetings and training
Personal Traits
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Perferred Experience
- Previous safety coordination experience on high-rise or multi-storey construction projects is strongly preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
