Health and Safety Advisor (Southern Ontario)

Cooper Equipment Rentals; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Environment, Health and Safety Coordinator in the Southern Ontario Region. This role entails maintaining compliance records, conducting audits, and supporting safety initiatives. A perfect opportunity for someone passionate about health and safety with strong communication skills and organizational abilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle + fuel card

Excellent benefit package

RRSP Match

Free clothing and safety wear

Stable year-round employment

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years health & safety experience in a construction environment.
• Valid Class G Driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Ontario health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage health & safety compliance records and document updates.
• Assist with the preparation of new team member safety files.
• Coordinate safety committee meetings and conduct audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in Excel

Team-oriented

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Environment, Health and Safety Management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals

We are looking for a customer-oriented, motivated individual to join our professional team as an Environment, Health and Safety Coordinator for our Southern Ontario Region. The home office is in Bolton, ON, and the region covered includes branches across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Why Work with Us? Perks!

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• RRSP Match
• Shoes / Boots, clothing and safety wears
• Safety-minded organization
• Stable, year-round employment with overtime available
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility

What You’ll Be Doing

Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Ensure accurate record keeping of health & safety compliance files
2. Manage documents such as TDG updates and manifests, license renewals, and Hazardous Waste Information Network documents
3. Perform customer service functions by answering team member health & safety requests / questions
4. Write, revise, proofread, and edit company safety policies
5. Enter data and ensure follow-ups of incidents / accidents and participate in accident investigations and analysis
6. Assist with the preparation of new team member safety files and onboarding documents
7. Maintain, update, and audit training records
8. Support safety initiatives
9. Coordinate and participate in Joint Health and Safety committee meetings and ensure functionality of the committee
10. Assist with branch audits and document deficiencies and submit corrective actions
11. Assist with Workers Compensation Claims Management and coordinate the return-to-work process
12. Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Qualifications and Requirements :

1. At least 3-5 years of health & safety experience, preferably in a construction-related environment
2. Valid Class G Driver’s license with clean or satisfactory driver’s abstract
3. Post-secondary diploma in Environment, Health and Safety Management or a relevant program, or equivalent experience
4. Knowledge of COR process, and COR Internal Auditor certification is required (or in the process of achieving COR Internal Auditor certification)
5. CRSP (or working towards) is an asset
6. Experience with WSIB injury reporting and submissions
7. Train the Trainer certificate would be an asset
8. Very strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
9. Effective communication skills reflected in the ability to foster strong working relationships
10. Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
11. Very team-oriented with a positive attitude and strong active listening skills
12. Able to exercise discretion and tact in sensitive and confidential situations
13. Willingness to travel between the Southern Ontario branches as needed
14. Knowledge of Ontario environment, health and safety regulations
15. Knowledge of heavy equipment and construction industry terms and processes is an asset
16. Passion for health and safety!

Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work.

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We passionately believe that our inclusive and diverse team is key to the success of our business. We are dedicated to building an environment where everyone has an equitable opportunity to thrive, and where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated and embraced. We strive to hire diverse talent and to ensure that everyone feels safe, respected, and valued during the hiring process and throughout their journey with us. To continue the conversation, or if you require accommodations, reach out to our team at

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Health and Safety Manager