Health And Safety Coordinator

Prodigy Personnel is currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Coordinator for our busy client in Kitchener, Ontario. Successful candidates will have previous health and safety experience experience. The client is looking for someone who will be with the company long-term.*Shift Timing: *8:00AM - 5:00PM\*\* Please note that this company has a flex time policy in place as well*Responsibilities:** Be responsible for conducting health and safety orientations (for employees and sub-contractors), performing work site inspections, and investigating incidents and injuries/claims* Plan for, coordinate, and conduct health and safety training including but not limited to: orientations, WHMIS, CPR/First Aid, and specialized training (if possible)* Escalate health, safety, or environmental issues to department managers* Coordinate the Joint Health and Safety Committee.* Arrange and coordinate Return-to-Work and modified duties for employees.* Monitor employees and subcontractors on site for compliance to safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and management system elements* Proactively identify and prevent hazardous situations and communicate situations to department management* Provide coaching and support on health and safety requirements to all employee and department managers* Develop, maintain, and continually improve HSE programs and processes and support the management system* Provide required monthly safety performance reports to management, identify trends, recommend initiatives to reduce incidents and improve prevention initiatives* Work closely with management to ensure all Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to as required by legislation.* Design and update Safety policies and procedures* Act as the Primary HSE contact and liaison for operations*Qualifications:** 2-3 years of practical health and safety experience* Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in Occupational Health and Safety is preferred* Knowledgeable in Occupational Health and Safety legislation* Proficient with computer softwares, Microsoft Office skills are required* Ability to influence others to follow safety practices, procedures, and regulations* Exceptional interpersonal abilities and solid communication skills are necessary* Ability to meet deadlines under pressure* Organizational and planning skills with ability to delegate or escalate to management when required* Self-directed, ability to take initiative, and perform as part of a team* Candidates must possess strong work ethic* Valid Drivers’ License* Ability to work occasional evenings and weekendsJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $65,000.00 per yearBenefits:* On-site parkingSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to FridayWork Location: In person%{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%