Health and Safety Coordinator

Adecco is currently hiring an HSE Coordinator on behalf of our client, a growing organization committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a proactive safety professional who is passionate about fostering a safety-first culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across multiple job sites. You will work closely with management, employees, subcontractors, and clients to promote workplace safety, reduce risk, and support the ongoing success of the company's Health & Safety Management System.

• Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000/year
• Location: Scarborough, ON
• Job type: Permanent|Full-time
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership

• Champion and promote a strong safety-first culture across all levels of the organization
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Health & Safety Management System
• Provide guidance and support to managers, supervisors, employees, and subcontractors regarding safety requirements and best practices
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, legislative requirements, and client-specific safety standards

Site Inspections & Compliance

• Conduct regular site inspections, field observations, and safety audits
• Monitor employees and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices are consistently followed
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective and preventative measures
• Review site-specific safety requirements and ensure compliance across projects
• Assist in maintaining COR certification and related audit requirements

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

• Lead and support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans
• Track and monitor incident trends, safety statistics, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support hazard assessments, risk registers, workplace violence assessments, and management of change processes

Training & Safety Programs

• Deliver internal safety training and toolbox talks
• Support employee orientation and onboarding programs
• Provide guidance on OHSA regulations, WHMIS 2015, Working at Heights, and other safety requirements
• Assist with the development and implementation of safe work procedures and best practices

Program Administration

• Coordinate Health & Safety Committee meetings and maintain meeting minutes
• Support emergency response planning, testing, and program reviews
• Manage safety documentation, records, and subcontractor safety submissions
• Assist with Return-to-Work and Modified Work programs
• Conduct annual reviews and audits of company safety programs and management systems

Qualifications and Skills

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of Health & Safety experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, or related environments
• Construction industry experience is strongly preferred
• Experience working with COR certification programs and safety audits
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards
• NCSO designation or working toward certification is considered an asset

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Occupational Health and Safety legislation
  • WHMIS 2015
  • Working at Heights (WAH)
  • Incident investigations and root cause analysis
  • Risk assessments and hazard identification
  • COR auditing and compliance programs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Collaborative team player with a professional and approachable demeanor
• Ability to work effectively in environments with changing priorities
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada