Environmental Health and Safety Coordinators - Hamilton, Canada - E.S. Fox Limited

E.S. Fox Limited

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT US:

Established in 1934 as a small plumbing and heating company, E.S. Fox Limited today is recognized as a pre-eminent Canadian multi-trade Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Nuclear constructor and fabricator. E.S.

Fox Limited works in the industries of oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, pulp and paper, steel, automotive, pharmaceutical, casinos, hotels, hospitals, schools, and themed entertainment.

The company is headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and maintains full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Tiverton, Kingston, Sarnia, and Thunder Bay.

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, E.S. Fox Limited has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious, socially responsible constructor.

The
Stoney Creek, Ontario office is looking for organized, detail oriented and professional
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinators to join the team.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Area Manager and Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Manager, the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinators will be responsible for implementing, monitoring and enforcing the Company Health & Safety policies and programs, while ensuring safe working procedures on company work sites and facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Track and report weekly workplace inspections to site manager
Complete and maintain site specific safety documentation as required (JSA's, inspections, site training, equipment certifications, ETC)
Implements and oversees site safety program
Liaises with management and labour to ensure that the highest level of due diligence is maintained
Provides counsel and advice to Company management on all H&S related matters
Coordinates and attends onsite health and safety meetings
Provides site Health and Safety coaching, training, indoctrination, orientation to employees
May chair or cochair Health & Safety Committee
Thoroughly investigates accidents/incidents and health and safety related complaints
Help manage WSIB forms and oversees light duty return to work programs
Generates H&S statistics and provides regular reports in a prescribed format, to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Performs weekly site inspections and monthly safety audits
Maintains daily/weekly/monthly work activity logbooks
Maintains safety records and documents
Maintains record of all safety and site information used to provide statistics, charts, reports etc.
Ensures compliance with OHSA and all other relevant H&S related legislation and regulations
Ensures management remains aware of any potential H&S related issues that may negatively impact the business
Works with management and employees to develop and implement appropriate return to work and modified work programs
Maintains zero tolerance for on the job safety infractions

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Current knowledge of OHSA, WSIB, Construction and Industrial Safety Regulations
Current or previous CPR and First Aid training certification
Experience in WHMIS, Fall Protection/Arrest, Lock out, Confined Space, TDG training
Completions of postsecondary education (Diploma/Degree in Management or Occupational Health & Safety) an asset
CSAO certification by the Province of Ontario, an asset
CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation, an asset
Certified H&S trainer, an asset

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Practical experience in construction site Health & Safety
Experience in developing and monitoring modified work or light duty programs
Demonstrated experience in working with WSIB adjudicators
Specific experience working on a construction jobsite is preferred
Excellent communication abilities (both written and verbal)
Capable of identifying safety concerns and speaking and working with those responsible for correction

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Well organized
Safety minded and detail oriented
Selfstarter with demonstrated initiative
Strong result orientation
Can be "impartial", see's things for what they really are
Strong voice, not afraid to speak up

E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.