Business Group & Safety Coordinator

GHD; Markham; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking a Business Group & Safety Coordinator to support the Construction Phase Services group with Health and Safety coordination and project administration. You’ll assist Project Managers across the full lifecycle, coordinate safety training, and help maintain safety plans and PPE management.

The role requires at least 2 years in a similar role, a Business Administration qualification, and knowledge of Ontario HSE regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ related experience in a similar role.
• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience and education in Health and Safety preferred.
• Working knowledge of Ontario HSE legislation is an asset.
• Energetic, self-motivated, with excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the group’s Project Managers through all phases of the project management lifecycle.
• Assist Project Managers with Health & Safety compliance including training coordination and PPE management.
• Prepare draft meeting agendas and take minutes for internal and client meetings.
• Update project files and assist with proposals and onboarding/offboarding of employees.
• Coordinate with finance to draft purchase orders and support team functions.

Skills

Health & Safety

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Business Administration

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow

Job Description

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow

Who are we looking for?

Our Construction Phase Services group assigned to Greater Toronto Area (GTA) construction projects is looking for a Business Group & Safety Coordinator to join our team, with a primary focus on coordinating the group’s Health and Safety needs.

The Construction Phase Services Business Group within GHD Canada works with provincial government, local regions and municipalities with a variety of projects across the whole spectrum of Highway, Roadway, and Bridge Infrastructure. Our team provides integrated engineering services throughout the project lifecycle from asset management, planning, detailed design and engineering services during construction.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Support the group’s Project Managers through all phases of the project management lifecycle.
• Act as primary support to the Project Managers in maintaining the group’s overall Health and Safety compliance, including; coordinating team members training, assisting with developing project specific safety plan, management of safety equipment and PPE.
• Prepare draft meeting agendas for internal and client meetings as well as attending and taking meeting minutes.
• Updating project files as needed.
• Support information gathering for proposals.
• Perform formatting of documents intended for client submission.
• Aid with setting up new projects.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding employees within the group.
• Coordinate with finance team to draft purchase orders.
• Assist in coordinating team functions.

What you will bring to the Team:

• Minimum 2 years’ related experience in a similar role.
• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent education.
• Experience and education in Health and Safety preferred.
• Working knowledge of related Ontario HSE legislation, and the ability to interpret the regulations and laws is an asset.
• Energetic, self-motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to coordinate several high-priority deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and maintain long-lasting relationships.
• Great teammate with an ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as demonstrate a sense of initiative and ownership.
• An ability to think outside the box and thrive on new challenges along with strong attention to detail.
• Document control experience will be considered an asset.
• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license.

Please note:

• The hourly rate range for this position is $ 29.61 - $36.00 . The posted range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base rate is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans
• As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• This position is for an existing vacancy.