Health & Safety Coordinator

Ozz Group
Vaughan, ON

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Job details

12 hours ago

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Post-secondary education
Analysis skills
Human resources
Organizational skills
Construction
Leadership
Time management

Full job description

The Health and Safety Coordinator (HSC) will report directly to the Health and Safety Manager and is responsible for the coordination and workflow of all health and safety initiatives and projects. The HSC will provide ongoing support creating health and safety awareness, ensuring corporate compliance with legislation, up to date training and certifications, internal audits and inspections, statistical reports and consistently working towards maintaining and fostering a safe working environment and positive representation of the Health and Safety department. The HSC will be responsible for building relationships and providing support with employees and management in both the field and office operations.

Role and Responsibilities

Primarily focused on Health and Safety initiatives as related to office and site employees. Assists in the initiation, development and implementation of health and safety awareness through programs, systems, committees and engagement activities Leading member leading of the Joint Health and Safety Committee through maintaining up to date knowledge of all legislation, organizing committee meetings, developing and managing health and safety program, performing investigations, maintaining up to date certifications and records, handling escalations, generating and completing reports, managing first aid kit supplies and procedures, implementing corrective procedures, acting as Health and Safety Officer for all employees and administrative tasks associated
Involved in WCB claims including completion of paperwork, issuing and monitoring modified duties, creating and administrating safe return to work programs for injured workers and focusing on implementing safe working procedures following outlined policies and procedures utilizing assistance of internal and third-party resources
Provide guidance for onboarding and orientation of new employees ensuring completion of training programs and associated administration
Promotes constructive work relationships through effective communication with all employees providing an accurate and positive representation of the Health and Safety department and outlined policies and procedures
Provides leadership, guidance and technical support to all company operations regarding specific issues relating to health and safety programs and practices
Conducts safety evaluations of project sites using documentation and standardized processes
Ensures that sub-contractors adhere to required safety standards as per policy and procedures
Assesses risks and trends in the workplace and implements corrective measures to reduce risks
Provides in-house health and safety training with employees which includes employee orientation and various employee specific training and maintaining compliance with up-to-date legislation
Identifies investigates, reports, and provides guidance relative to root causes for incidents, employee safety programs and regulatory compliance pertaining to health and safety
Conduct field visits, inspections, and audit of construction job sites
Advises on a wide range of specialist areas (regulations, fall protection, occupational health, hazardous substances, client on-line training programs)
Enters data from various sources to maintain and update databases and spreadsheets
Ensures data integrity by verifying inputs and calculations with an eye to detail
Perform additional related duties in accordance with job responsibilities and department objectives as required

skills and qualifications

Post Secondary education and/or certification in Health & Safety or Human Resources
Experience in construction and/or industrial services
Experience in a COR certified environment is considered an asset
Knowledge of CVOR practices, inspection and regulations is considered an asset
Understanding and knowledge of all Federal, Provincial Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Human Rights Code, WCB, etc.,

Key Competencies

Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and handle large workloads
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills
Ability to generate reports and coordinate administration
Proven success in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter who proactively takes initiatives on tasks and is willing to learn
Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to navigate well in ambiguity
Proficient understanding/knowledge and use of Word/Excel and Business-related operations software
Ability to process raw data/information from multiple sources and make decisions based on this data
Ability to think critically and problem solve, excellent organizational skills and good judgment in making decisions
Ability to work in a team environment or to work independently with strong self-management.

Additional Notes

OZZ Electric is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. Our goal is to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives.

All aspects of employment decisions at OZZ Electric are based on the needs of the business and job requirements as well as individual qualifications, without regard to gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.

Our best asset is our people – and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

We. Are. Powerful. Together.

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