Overview
We are seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to support and lead health and safety initiatives across our construction projects and office operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance with Ontario OHSA, COR 2020, and ISO 45001:2018, while promoting a proactive and positive safety culture.
This role involves a combination of field-based work on active construction sites and office-based administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Walk through work areas to spot risks.
- Check safety gear and fire tools.
- Fix unsafe acts or conditions right away.
- Run safety talks and new worker orientations.
- Help with Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings.
- Teach crews how to use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Write down safety observations and meeting notes.
- Track injury logs and training records.
- Help investigate near-misses and accidents.
- Keep safety manuals and data sheets up to date.
- Make sure daily work matches company and legal standards
- Lead and participate in workplace audits, inspections, and investigations related to safety concerns, incidents, and accidents
- Identify hazards and ensure equipment, materials, and work practices do not pose health or safety risks
- Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety programs, policies, procedures, and training initiatives
- Support and maintain compliance with COR 2020 and ISO 45001:2018 standards
- Communicate and collaborate with management, supervisors, and field staff to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation
- Organize and assist with safety meetings, toolbox talks, and ongoing compliance monitoring
- Collect safety statistics and assist with tracking, reporting, and trend analysis
- Maintain and organize safety documentation, inspection records, and spreadsheets
- Conduct regular site visits to active construction projects, ensuring safe work practices are being enforced
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on ExcelWork Environment & Requirements
- Work locations include office settings and active construction sites
- CSA-approved safety boots required
- Hard hat and safety vest provided by the company
- Must have a Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to demonstrate assertiveness when required to enforce safety standards
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
- Experience in construction or civil infrastructure safety is considered an asset
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage after probation period
Opportunity to work on municipal infrastructure projects across the GTA
Supportive team environment that values safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Long-term growth potential within a growing civil infrastructure contractor
Experience:
Occupation Health & Safety: 2 years
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
