Safety Coordinator (Field)

Overview

Leads safety programs, training, inspections, and incident management on construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

• safety orientation
• site inspections
• hazard assessment
• incident reporting
• emergency preparedness
• safety audits

Tasks

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. -Conduct new employee safety orientations and arrange additional training as necessary -Conduct site inspections to identify potential unsafe actions and/or conditions -Recommend corrective actions and follow up to ensure resolution of identified issues -Conduct monthly Health & Safety audits to assess the effectiveness of the Company Safety Program while identifying any areas for improvement -Assist supervision with Hazard Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) -Organize emergency preparedness policy and procedure (emergency prevention, preparedness, and response) -Investigate and timely reporting of all incidents/accidents (personal injury, property damage, near misses, etc.) -Assist in managing employee’s return to work program on site to ensure employee recovery and return to work -Organize and facilitate regular toolbox talks -Participate in monthly Joint Health & Safety meetings and effectively communicate safety information to division managers

Requirements

• 3-5 years
• construction
• communication
• microsoft office
• safety legislation
• professional safety

What You Bring

-Three to five years of relevant safety experience ideally within the Construction Industry -Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with management and peers -Effective communication with all levels of management -Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs -Travel to worksites is required for this position -Strong knowledge of safety legislated requirements in applicable jurisdictions -A detail-oriented focus with strong analytical expertise -Self-Starter with the ability to work towards success with minimal supervision -Professional Safety designation (CSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP) would be considered an asset

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Benefits

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About Osco Construction Group

-Over decades, it evolved into a group of specialized companies in structural steel, rebar, precast concrete, ready‑mix concrete, aggregates, and construction management. -Today it serves industrial, institutional, commercial, infrastructure and multi‑residential sectors across Canada, the Eastern U.S. and the Caribbean. -Member companies—including Ocean Steel, Strescon, Ocean Steel Rebar and FCC Construction—bring deep capability in their niches. -OSCO’s capacity includes precast concrete, ready‑mix operations, aggregate supply, structural fabrication, and on‑site construction management. -An unusual strength: fully integrated steel and concrete fabrication across several plants, enabling highly coordinated and complex builds.

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