Coordinator, Health and Safety

Autism Services; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence Construction Canada is seeking a Coordinator, Health & Safety to support construction sites and regional offices with practical guidance on safety practices. You will help teams identify risks, strengthen safety programs, and maintain safe workplaces through collaboration and education.

The role focuses on providing guidance, reviewing health and safety programs, and monitoring contractor performance to ensure provincial OH&S requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration with teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Experience promoting safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Ability to identify risks and support safety program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical guidance on health and safety practices at construction sites and regional offices.
• Review safety programs, monitor contractor performance, and ensure OH&S compliance.
• Collaborate to identify risks, deliver education, and help maintain safe workplaces.

Job description

Application Information

Employer Name:
Defence Construction Canada

Create safer workplaces. Protect people. Make an impact.

Are you passionate about fostering a safe work environment where people can thrive? Do you enjoy working closely with teams, contractors, and stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit.

As a Coordinator, Health & Safety, you'll play a key role in supporting construction sites and regional offices by providing practical guidance and support on health and safety practices. You'll be a trusted resource, helping teams identify risks, strengthen safety programs, and maintain safe, healthy workplaces through collaboration, education, and continuous improvement.

Unlike a Prime Contractor, DCC acts as an Owner's Representative. While Prime Contractors are responsible for health and safety on their project sites, this role focuses on providing guidance, reviewing health and safety programs, and monitoring contractor performance to help ensure contractual and provincial OH&S requirements are met.

By becoming a team member of a trusted partner of the Government of Canada and the Canadian construction industry since 1951, you will have the opportunity to support infrastructure projects that contribute directly to Canada's defence and operational readiness. DCC is proud to be the first federaland only governmentorganization recognized as a Gold Seal Employer under the Canadian Construction Association's Construction Management Certification Program, demonstrating our commitment to excellence, safety, and professional development.

If you're a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a passion for workplace safety, this role is for you.