Health And Safety Coordinator

Position SummaryThe Health and Safety Coordinator ensures that other employees can complete their work safely. They set safety standards for their workplace based on legal requirements and train employees to help them understand these rules. The Health and Safety Coordinator also monitors working conditions and resolves any safety issues that may arise. They work in construction sites and workshop settings.
Position SummaryThe Health and Safety Coordinator ensures that other employees can complete their work safely. They set safety standards for their workplace based on legal requirements and train employees to help them understand these rules. The Health and Safety Coordinator also monitors working conditions and resolves any safety issues that may arise. They work in construction sites and workshop settings. Reports to: Health and Safety Manager
The Health And Safety Officer’s Key Responsibilities Are
Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily.
Conduct safety observation reports regularly.
Coordinating HS activities alongside the progress on documents status, monthly safety inspections and compliance documentation completion.
Attend safety walks and inspections to analyze safety risks.
Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe operation.
Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify probable causes of the accident.
Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events.
Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel.
Intervenes in correcting unsafe work practices that may be going on in the project.
Monitors employees’ and company’s adherence to safety policies and/or guidelines.
Keeps record of all safety-related issues within the organization and makes sure that corrective measures are taken.
Organizes routine training on health and safety matters for the staff of the organization.
Assist the H&S Manager during the periodical audits and associated documents preparation, as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documentation.
Planning the health and safety program and protocols. Monitors employees’ and company’s adherence to safety policies and/or guidelines.
Training supervisors, managers, and other leaders in the company about health and safety standards. Presenting safety training sessions to the company.
Ensuring compliance with OSHA, federal, provincial, and local regulations.
Handling risk assessments to gather information on safety issues.
Verifying that employees consistently follow safety protocols.
Analyzing health and safety data. Reviewing and recommending changes to regular activities.
Policy drafting/formulation and administration, dissemination of safety policies within crews, and subcontractors.
Organizes accident investigation processes.
Keeps record of all safety-related issues within the organization and makes sure that corrective measures are taken.
Work closely with the Project Managers, Superintendents, and team members to ensure correct and timely closing of the safety issues.
Education And Qualifications
5-7 years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
Possess a bachelor’s degree in health and safety or any science related field.
Attention to detail. Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well as a team and interact with diverse groups of people.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills across all levels of organization.
Must be able to prioritize and multi-task in the face of many safety responsibilities/duties.
Advanced Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
Job Requirements
Knowledge of safety in construction industry.
Knowledge on the process and coordinating without supervision the local safety records gathering from IHSA (COR, WSIB, WSIR, LTI, etc.).
Knowledge on the process and capability to follow up the case with the insurance company if workers’ compensation or other type of compensation is required by the injured employee until the case is closed.
Understanding of OSHA guidelines, COR principles, ISO 45001 requirements and other federal, provincial, and local safety regulations.
Capability to follow up the WSIB with IHSA and collaborate with the project team in case of incident/accident involving FCC employee until the case is closed.
Maintain accurate database and traceability of the incident/accidents and prepare periodic reports.
Previous knowledge on organizing and leading the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
Knowledge and skills to organize and lead safety awareness campaigns, prepare training materials, and deliver the safety trainings.
Understanding the safety KPIs and methods to prepare the KPI reports.
Knowledge of construction safety management. Possessing in-depth knowledge of general safety guidelines such as Occupational Safety and Health guidelines is a must.
Registration as a Certified Safety Professional or similar form of licensure as a safety officer.
WORK ENVIRONMENTFCC Canada Ltd. is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request to support applicants throughout their journey with us. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), affirming our ongoing efforts to provide a supportive and equitable environment for all. We appreciate your interest;
however, only qualifiedcandidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. This position is based in Vancouver, BC.
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