Health and Safety Coordinator - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Pioneer Construction

Pioneer Construction

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Pioneer Construction is looking for hard-working, self-motivated employee with a proven record of safety and reliability to fill the position of Health & Safety Coordinator for both our Sudbury and North Bay areas.

The Health and Safety Coordinator will be based out of the Sudbury office and will assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, and review of a comprehensive occupational health and safety program.

The Health and Safety Coordinator will ensure awareness of and report on non-compliance with company standards, requirements, and policies and procedures to minimize risks and improve health and safety performance.

This is a full-time 1-year contract position.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct regular workplace/site inspections including the ability to monitor and recommend corrective actions to mitigate observed risks; Collaborate with Managers and Supervisors to monitor compliance and identify safety issues.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety policies and procedures.
Ensure all regulatory requirements are being adhered to including advising employees to work in compliance with company health and safety standards, in addition to industry and mining regulations.
Execute and/or coordinate internal inspections, internal audits, and investigations and refer corrective actions in case of deviations to the appropriate lead.
Deliver safety orientation and training for all new and existing employees.
Maintain records of all health and safetyrelated training.
Participate in hazard assessments and risk assessments on equipment and products.
Perform shop and job site inspections and hold job site orientations.
Assist or conduct accident investigations and document and collect information as required.
Assist Human Resources department with workplace investigations.
Attend and participate in Health and Safety and project site meetings and training sessions.
Maintain SDS Information and perform followups on jobsite inspection sheets.
Make appropriate recommendations on personal protective equipment required.
Analyze the workplace trends based on observed indicators to recommend appropriate actions.
Set and monitor yearly program targets (i.e., meeting attendance, minor incidents, etc.) and assist to compile those statistics.
Participate in various projects as they relate to the health and safety function of the company.
Perform all relevant and related administrative duties as assigned.
Travel between sites as required.
Ability to work on various mine site properties.
Required to pass comprehensive preaccess testing that includes but is not limited to a background check, a drug and alcohol screen and fitness for work testing.
Attend training, conferences, and symposiums as appropriate.
Other duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Relevant postsecondary training in Occupational Health and Safety or a combination of education and experience determined to be equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Health and Safety role preferred.
Possession of a valid G License as well as clear driver's abstract is required.
Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Certification is required.
Joint Health and Safety Certification is preferred.
IHSA Train the Trainer certificate is preferred.
Professional Health and Safety designation such as Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) or working towards designation is an asset.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience in a related Health and Safety position within the construction, industrial and/or mining industry.
Knowledgeable, highly competent, and hardworking health and safety professional who is passionate about making a difference in people's lives.
Familiar with Workers' Compensation Board (WSIB) regulations and policies and work collaboratively with HR and operations to provide support.
Good understanding of current legislation and regulations as it pertains to health and safety.
Ability to provide detailed reports and work within safety policies and procedures.
Good understanding of data analysis and risk assessment including hazard identification.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to work alone/independently, prioritize tasks and responsibilities accordingly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
Ability to occasionally work long and irregular hours, which can include night shift, weekends and/or holidays.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary services.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted pra