Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Coordinator

Full Time Permanent

Summary:

The Environment, Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for auditing and documenting project safety compliance. They are also responsible for assisting Field Superintendents and Project Managers with the safety requirements for assigned projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide assistance in pre-shutdown activities such as fit testing, verifying and photo-coping training documents, providing training, scheduling orientation training with client.
  • Provide assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents on their safety compliance plan and coach them when improvements are needed.
  • Assist Project Managers and Supervisors in developing safety procedures and process hazard reviews.
  • Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in developing safety plans, rescue plans, mock rescues, permits, air monitoring and other legislative requirements in relation to confined space work.
  • Conduct site audits such as PPE audit, interactive audit, site condition audit, fire extinguisher audit, lock out audit etc. Organize the documentation and forward to Head Office.
  • Assist Superintendents by writing and delivering safety talks to crews at start of shifts. Copy safety talks and forward them to Head Office weekly.
  • Assist Superintendents in conducting comprehensive incident investigations, root cause analyses and ensuring corrective and preventative action is implemented.
  • Attend site visits and conduct periodical site audits to ensure compliance to Health & Safety standards.
  • Provide assistance to Project Managers to ensure that the safety compliance plans are adhered to.
  • Keep up-to-date documentation.
  • Liaise with clients on safety related matters. Attend daily/weekly safety meetings with clients when required.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with Head Office Safety Department.

Job Specifications:

  • College diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related technical training.
  • Minimum 5 years’ safety experience within a construction environment.
  • Superior knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
  • Current, or working towards completion of, NCSO or CRSP designation.
  • Strong investigation, reporting and analysis skills.
  • Willing to work long and irregular hours during shutdowns and construction projects.
  • Flexibility to work out of town on projects as required.
  • Must be available to work various shifts including day shift, night shift, and split shifts.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook) and ability to learn new software and programs.
  • Valid G class driver’s license (with a clean abstract).