Health & Safety Coordinator/Administrator

About This Career Opportunity

Black & McDonald’s Southern Ontario team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

This is a beginner to intermediate HSE role and will report directly to the Health & Safety Manage. As the Health & Safety Coordinator, you will oversee assigned sites and ensure compliance with company and client safety requirements, as well as all government policies, procedures, acts and regulations in the area of occupational health and safety. You will also evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and control risks in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

The ideal candidate is able to demonstrate leadership and drive a strong safety culture.

• Participating in regional planning
• Conducting and supporting the annual Safety Management System Audit
• Overseeing and/or participating in incident investigation and reviews
• Conducting inspections (as required) of job sites, facilities, and equipment for compliance with general and specific safety standards; following-up on any non-compliance issues and taking appropriate action to remedy it
• Sharing feedback, observations and reporting details related to regional HS&E achievements and opportunities with regional managers and people leaders
• Supporting modified duty programs, as required
• Providing strong HS&E leadership, guidance, and support to assigned workplaces within the Windsor area
• Supporting the implementation of the Certificate of Recognition Program (COR) for the Ontario Region
• Conducting audits of subcontractor safety management systems, loss control programs, and non-compliance issues; preparing reports and making recommendations for changes as necessary
• Maintaining current knowledge of industry trends and practices in the area of health, safety and environment
• Assisting and supporting the Regional Health & Safety Manager in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures, and in accordance with Black & McDonald and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring emergency response plans are in place and aligned with local regulatory, regional, divisional and corporate requirements

Competency Requirements

• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Continuous Learning
• Problem-Solving and Innovation
• Customer Focus

Education Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, diploma, or certification in Occupational Health & Safety and Environment, preferred
• Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) would be considered an asset.
• Active NCSO is an asset for this position.

Work Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years of HSE work experience within the construction industry, ideally in commercial and utilities construction
• Experience as COR Auditor is an asset.
• Working knowledge of provincial and local safety and environmental regulations and programs

Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

• Microsoft Office, computer literacy (word, excel, power point)
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possession of a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract is required for this position.
• Ability to facilitate programs and present to all levels of employees that include trades employees, office staff and management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong report writing skills

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process