Health & Safety Coordinator - Greater Toronto Area, Canada - Échafauds Plus

Échafauds Plus

Verified Company

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Director, establish standards and procedures in health, safety and prevention at Action Scaffold Mississauga, Laval and Quebec City branches.

Act as an expert and be responsible for the day-to-day management and development of training activities relating to prevention and occupational health and safety, primarily in support of management, supervisors and employees.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

Education: Bachelor's degree including certification in health, safety, occupational hygiene or equivalent
Safety officer certification in accordance with the safety code for construction work & Occupational health and safety certificate, an asset
Experience: 5 years in prevention and promotion of occupational health and safety, in the construction and industrial sectors
Autonomous, rigorous and efficient
Oral and written bilingualism
Ability to communicate and lead training sessions, both orally and in writing
Working knowledge of applicable OHS laws, standards and regulations
Knowledge of SuiteOffice
Knowledge of Cognibox system
Openmindedness
Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically and find original solutions
Proven development and coaching skills to achieve targeted results
Demonstrate positive leadership
Customer service skills, ability to manage priorities, ability to work under pressure and ability to intervene
Valid driver's license and available for frequent travel
Team spirit
Flexible and adaptable to different types of clientele
Positive attitude
Not afraid of heights

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Ensure that the company complies with all health and safety laws, regulations and standards;
Promote and ensure the free flow of information regarding the company's culture of promoting and integrating management of occupational health and safety, as well as the safety aspect of products and services offered;
Contact person for external customers on regulations and safety equipment, in the showroom or over the phone. May be called upon to sell them the products offered;
Recommend and ensure the updating and implementation of internal standards, policies, programs, procedures and prevention processes for the integration of good occupational health and safety practices;
Enhance managers technical skills to enable them to take adequate responsibility for occupational health and safety;
Develop tools for analyzing potential risks and best practices in occupational health and safety;
Participate in the development and implementation of occupational health and safety performance indicators;
Conduct risk assessments and analyze workrelated hazards in the yard, on construction sites and in the plant, and implement specific prevention programs;
Participate in site analysis meetings organized by the client to keep abreast of site conditions. Communicate important information about the job site to the sales or delivery team, in order to prevent, reduce and eliminate the risk of workrelated accidents;
Investigate accidents or major problems and recommend reports and corrective and preventive measures;
In the context of temporary assignment, rehabilitation and return to work, manage and evaluate job suitability based on worker capabilities;
Increase managers' and employees' awareness of health and safety issues. Make any recommendations or directives to the managers and employees concerned;
Prepare, plan, organize and disseminate training and accident and occupational injury prevention activities in the workplace and on job sites (working at heights, confined/enclosed spaces, lockout/tagout, accident investigation, use of equipment, WHMIS, etc.);
Administer preemployment medical questionnaires and make appropriate recommendations;
Responsible for emergency response plan, first aid team and replenishment of first aid kits. May be called upon to provide first aid;
Coordinates, structures and, on occasion, facilitates Health & Safety Committee meetings and activities;
Responsible for WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) compliance and management. Ensure the updating and distribution of labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);
At the request of procurement, may be called upon to assess the risks of new products and make appropriate recommendations;
Participate in the orientation and training of new employees;
Any other related duties as determined by supervisor.