Health & Safety Co-ordinator (Construction)

The Health & Safety Administrator plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, proactive, and compliant workplace across our construction operations and fleet management. Working directly alongside the Health & Safety Department, you will oversee documentation, streamline administrative workflows, track compliance, and support training initiatives.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized professional with a foundation in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and experience in the construction sector.

Key ResponsibilitiesSafety Compliance & Documentation
-Prepare, maintain, and audit health and safety records, inspection reports, and safety logs to ensure full regulatory compliance.
-Track and log workplace safety incidents, hazard reports, and corrective actions; prepare summary reports for leadership.
-Support the rollout and ongoing implementation of company safety policies, procedures, and provincial health and safety regulations (e.g., OHSA).

Program Coordination & Field Support
-Schedule and coordinate safety training sessions, new-hire orientations, joint health & safety committee (JHSC) meetings, and emergency drills.
-Serve as a reliable contact for employees, site supervisors, and external agencies regarding safety inquiries and documentation requests.
-Monitor and maintain inventories of safety equipment, supplies, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
-Assist in tracking fleet records, vehicle safety inspections, and driver compliance documentation.

General Administration
-Manage departmental correspondence, incoming inquiries, calls, and digital filing systems.
-Perform high-accuracy data entry, document formatting, photocopying, and spreadsheet updating.
-Support special safety initiatives and complete other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills Required:
-Experience: 1 to 2+ years of administrative experience, ideally within the construction or industrial sectors.
-Education & Certification: Secondary School Diploma required; Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Certificate or equivalent post-secondary education preferred.
-Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and office management systems.
-Industry Knowledge: Strong familiarity with general health and safety standards, construction site safety practices, and applicable provincial regulations.
-Soft Skills: Outstanding organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks under deadlines, high attention to detail, and discretion with confidential information.
-Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred / Assets:
-Knowledge of fleet management, driver logbooks, and commercial vehicle safety requirements.
-First Aid / CPR or Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification.

Benefits:
-Dental care
-On-site parking

Experience:
-Health & Safety: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
-G Class License (required)
-Occupational Health & Safety Certificate (required)