Safety Coordinator (Field)

Description

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

Requirements

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

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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance