Health & Safety Coordinator
Overview:
Are you passionate about promoting a culture of safety in the workplace and making a real difference in preventing accidents and injuries? As a Health and Safety Coordinator, you will inspect, evaluate, train and provide technical support for work crews to ensure compliance with Health and Safety program and agency regulations.
You will collaborate with industry experts and committed teams who value individuality and recognize achievements.
Apply now and transform your career with us.
Salary range: $75,000-$90,000 CAD (based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills).
What you will be doing:
- Provide health and safety direction, support, and leadership to project supervisors, employees, and contractors
- Support management in implementing, monitoring and improving the Project Safety Plan and Construction Safety Management System
- Assist project management in directing contractors, visitors, and employees on project safety standards
- Provide training support for assigned program areas, including new hire orientation
- Participate in/or provide direction to others conducting incident investigations, including follow up actions to ensure implementation of identified corrective actions
- Guide Joint Health and Safety Committees on safety related matters
- Work with client representatives and Ministry of Labour to resolve identified issues and opportunities
- Consolidate safety reports
- Conduct project level inspections and audits as required by safety program
- Monitor, coordinate, and implement occupational safety and health programs
What we are looking for:
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) Certification or equivalent certification from a recognized association or board, or working towards obtaining one
- OFA level 2 certification preferred
- Current First Aid/CPR certifications, Level 1
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in a safety role, preferably as a representative of the prime contractor/ constructor. Relevant work experience in the province of British Columbia is required
- Experience working with Emergency First Responders
- Experience with traffic management is preferred
- Working knowledge of heavy equipment and construction terms and processes
- Strong working knowledge of laws and regulations regarding workplace health and safety
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Class 5 driver license is highly preferred
- Availability to potentially work evenings, weekends and longer hours if required
Why work for us:
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
Salary Min: CAD $75,000.00/Yr.
Salary Max: CAD $90,000.00/Yr.