Health and Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Who is Bronte Construction?

Bronte Construction prides itself on our innovative approach and expert team. Together, we successfully implement quality construction projects, with an embedded environmental focus, that enhance communities for generations. Our team lives and breathes our Foundation Principles which consist of Safety, Balance, Culture, Quality, and Character. Our organization is composed of long-term team members, who are passionate about doing their best work every day, on every site.

How Were Different

• Annual Rankings for 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 as one of the fastest-growing companies in Canada
• Awards for Environmental Project of the Year 2018
• IHSA COR Certified
• Great health, dental and vision insurance
• RRSP plan that includes company dollar-for-dollar match on weekly contributions
• Paid Vacation time off each year, in addition to statutory holidays
• Participation in yearly training and career development programs

The Role

Our Health and Safety Coordinator plans and coordinates various administrative Health and Safety efforts of Bronte Construction projects. The Health and Safety Coordinator is engaged from start to finish of each project, participating in job site audits, facilitating various training requirements, orientations and investigations. The Health and Safety Coordinator work under the guidance and mentorship of the Health and Safety Manager.

Responsibilities

• Health and Safety
• Training
• Site Audits
• Creation, organization, and implementation of various Health and Safety related documentation

A day in the life

• Plan and coordinate the administration of the OH&S training to satisfy competent persons under the Occupational Health & Safety Act and policies
• Assist in Investigation of all accidents and ensure all paperwork is completed in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including the initial filing of Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Form 7
• Assist in monitoring OH&S compliance by conducting regular workplace inspections and audits
• Complete all necessary reporting required pursuant to OH&S and WSIB legislation and regulations
• Assist management and the management safety team in the investigation of accidents and near misses, identify root causes and trends and recommend accident prevention methods.
• Assist on matters relating to injured worker claims and restricted work programs
• Attend Joint OH&S committee meetings, provide technical support to Co-Chairs and committee as required and assist to resolve any issues
• Coordinate all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulatory requirements
• Maintain and update all hazardous materials records and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Assist in the organization of annual safety day for all staff
• Assist in the assessment of OH&S training needs for union and non-union staff; design and/or acquire suitable/specific programs; and arrange/provide the training
• Collect and record in the appropriate database all OH&S documentation, including accident and training records
• Assist in the collection and analysis of OHS statistics and prepare reports and presentations as required
• Assist in response to incidents or a request for an assessment, which may lead to recommendations for remedial action and necessary follow-up
  
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards in the area of health and safety
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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  1-3 years of Health and Safety Field Experience in Construction
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  NCSO Certified preferred
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  JHSC certified, COR Auditor, COR Essentials and Hazard Recognition an asset
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  Must have WAH and First Aid, Basics of Supervision and a clean drivers abstract.
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  Must be proficient in Microsoft Software Suite, Site Doc, and various other workplace technology
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  Must have excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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  Strong Technical writing and analytical skills
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  Must be able to regularly travel throughout the province of Ontario.

At Bronte Construction, we take pride in fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) fuels our core strengths and enhances our community connections. We actively support individuality through our comprehensive suite of programs, resources, and policies, all designed to nurture each persons unique capabilities and aspirations. Compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the relevant Provincial Human Rights Codes, we strive to make our workplace accessible and welcoming to everyone. As growth, innovation and technology are cornerstone principles at Bronte Construction, we may from time to time deploy the use of AI.