Construction Health & Safety Coordinator - Gta

In a Snapshot

We're looking for a Health & Safety Coordinator to execute all H&S policies, programs, and processes on assigned construction sites. The incumbent will leverage experience maintaining successful relationships to work collaboratively with our site management team and utilize strong knowledge of construction safety to advance Govan Brown's robust safety culture. The successful candidate must be willing to travel across the GTA.

The Opportunity

• Monitor the performance of all site trades and ensure they are working in a safe manner, utilizing the proper protective equipment and practices
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and create related reports
• Complete all accident/incident reports in a timely manner - including WSIB and OH&S forms etc. and ensure accidents are properly reported to all appropriate parties
• Oversee the Health & Safety on assigned project construction sites
• Actively participate as a member of Joint health and safety committees and/or worker trade committees.
• Act as a liaison with all stakeholders, including the government, WSIB, management, subcontractors, clients and workers regarding aspects of health and safety
• Investigate all injuries, accidents and near misses and identify the causes and recommend required improvements in safety standards
• Assist subcontractors with site-specific Methods of Procedure (MOP)
• Coordinate and conduct site safety orientations for all subcontractors, weekly toolbox meetings, site safety inspections.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and enforce Occupational Health & Safety regulations and practices

Talents and experience

• NCSO certification or working towards is an asset
• Valid driver’s license, and must be willing to travel across the GTA.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Up to date on Occupational Health & Safety legislation and regulations
• Commitment to recognizing and mitigating risks
• Relationship savvy and interpersonal skills to demand the respect of all stakeholders
• 3 years working with a general contractor or construction management company leading health & safety on commercial construction sites
• Standard First Aid with CPR A + AED
• WSIB certified committee member
• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
• Highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong leadership skills to effectively hold others accountable for working in a safe manner
• Computer proficiency in MS Office including MS Outlook