Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Company

IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services.

Position Summary

As a project-based position, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing on-site direction on the company’s Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance with Client, IDL, and legislative Health and Safety requirements to achieve the corporate goal of zero incidents. T his position requires working on a rotational schedule at various out-of-town sites. Candidates must be willing to travel and be away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers an effective health and safety program and provides advice and guidance to the Project Team on Health & Safety issues and topics
• Understands and applies H&S requirements and processes to project work processes
• Performs general administrative and recordkeeping functions and procedures including: reviewing sub-contractors’ safety programs; maintaining inventory for all hazardous products, first aid and personal protective equipment used on site; reporting and tracking incidents & near misses, and maintaining and filing confidential information
• Creates clear and timely “Flash Reports” and participates in detailed, fact-based incident investigations and management
• Implements client and IDL Health and Safety Programs under the coaching of the H&S Manager
• Participates in project safety meetings
• Provides safety material for daily Tool Box meetings and able to lead Tool Box and Safety meetings
• Engages in the development and enhancement of Safe Work Practices and Job Hazard Assessments
• Acquires basic knowledge of site safety program, emergency response, fire control systems and personal protective equipment and is able to convey these to project team members & contractors
• Conducts facility inspections and safety audits on a regular basis to monitor safe work practices and procedures, prepares inspection reports and ensures corrective action is taken when deficiencies are identified
• Collaborates with the Project Manager and Safety Manager to ensure health and safety programs meet legislative compliance

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a full-time Health and Safety role
• Industrial Construction industry experience is preferred
• Accreditation as a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Construction Safety Officer (CSO)
• Related post-secondary Health & Safety degrees, diplomas and certification are an asset
• Confident in taking take action and able to adhere to timelines
• Outstanding communication skills and confidence interacting with key contacts in verbal, written and electronic form
• Outstanding verbal, written and electronic communication skills and confidence when interacting with key project and company personnel
• Able to take action and adhere to strict timelines
• Cooperative and supportive team player
• Strong computer expertise including experience with MS Word and Excel

Position Benefits

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience
• Health and dental benefits
• Training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Excellent work/life balance