Health and Safety Coordinator

Job title:

Health and Safety Coordinator

Company

Quantum

Job description

Are you passionate about workplace safety and compliance? Our construction client in Ottawa is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Coordinator to promote a strong safety culture across multiple sites. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing workplace hazards, and supporting a safe and productive environment for all staff and subcontractors.Why You’ll Love This Role:– Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in protecting workers and ensuring compliance across a growing organization.
– Site-Based Experience: Get hands-on exposure with dynamic, multi-site construction environments.
– Autonomy & Responsibility: Take ownership of health and safety programming with support from leadership.
– Growth Potential: Join a supportive team that values safety excellence and ongoing development.Key Responsibilities:– Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Ontario’s OHSA, WSIB, and MLITSD standards across all project sites.
– Site Inspections: Conduct regular health and safety audits, hazard assessments, and site visits.
– Policy Development: Support the creation and rollout of site-specific health and safety protocols.
– Training & Orientation: Deliver safety training including WHMIS, Working at Heights, and new hire orientations.
– Incident Response: Investigate injuries, incidents, and near misses, and facilitate corrective action plans.
– Emergency Preparedness: Maintain up-to-date emergency response procedures and organize drills.
– Equipment Oversight: Ensure PPE use and manage stock levels of all required safety gear.
– Collaboration: Work closely with site teams, project managers, and subcontractors to foster a safe workplace culture.
– Reporting: Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, and compliance documentation.Qualifications:– Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
– Certified WSIB Joint Health and Safety Committee representative.
– Minimum 2 years’ experience in a construction-based health and safety role, preferably with multi-site exposure.
– Knowledgeable in OHSA regulations and WSIB legislation.
– Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
– Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
– Comfortable facilitating meetings and delivering safety training.

Please send your resume to Cynthia Gray at cynthia.gray@quantum.ca.REFER A PERM HIRE AND EARN UP TO $1,000! For more details, click here.OUR VIRTUAL DOORS ARE OPEN! We’re also bringing the interviews to you by various web applications, virtually! Contact us today for your next opportunity.Services de Gestion Quantum LtéeFounded in 1968 in Montréal, Quantum has established a strong reputation as the full-service human resource partner of choice for providing unique and effective recruitment solutions that meet our clients complex staffing needs. Our unwavering…

Expected salary

$70000 per year

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:06:53 GMT

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