Health & Safety Coordinator

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Coordinator for a well-established construction company in the Brantford area, Southwestern Ontario.

You will support administration and maintenance of the health and safety program, conduct site inspections, manage documentation, training, and compliance with OHSA and regulations. This is a full-time role with CAD 70,000–80,000 annual salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A few years of health and safety experience within the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and construction regulations.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety management systems is an asset.
• Experience coordinating safety documentation, site inspections, and employee training.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration and maintenance of the company's health and safety program across multiple construction projects.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the company's occupational health and safety management system.
• Conduct regular construction site inspections to identify potential hazards and support corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation, including inspection reports, training records, hazard assessments, and subcontractor compliance information.
• Coordinate safety orientations for new employees, subcontractors, and site visitors.
• Assist with workplace incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and the implementation of preventative measures.
• Monitor compliance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable construction safety regulations.
• Coordinate with external safety professionals and inspection providers as required.
• Support project managers and site supervisors with safety-related documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with Joint Health and Safety Committee activities and WSIB-related documentation.
• Prepare safety reports and track outstanding compliance requirements across active projects.
• Maintain safety records and employee certifications using digital safety management systems.
• Help promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.

Skills

Health & Safety

Construction industry experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Position Overview

Our client, an established construction company operating in Southwestern Ontario, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Coordinator to support the administration and ongoing maintenance of its health and safety program.

Location: Brantford Area, Ontario

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually

Industry: Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time

This position is well suited to an individual with a few years of construction health and safety experience who is looking to further develop their skills and grow within an established organization.

Working alongside project managers, site supervisors, and management, the successful candidate will help ensure compliance with provincial safety regulations while supporting the company's established occupational health and safety management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration and maintenance of the company's health and safety program across multiple construction projects.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the company's occupational health and safety management system.
• Conduct regular construction site inspections to identify potential hazards and support corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation, including inspection reports, training records, hazard assessments, and subcontractor compliance information.
• Coordinate safety orientations for new employees, subcontractors, and site visitors.
• Assist with workplace incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and the implementation of preventative measures.
• Monitor compliance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable construction safety regulations.
• Coordinate with external safety professionals and inspection providers as required.
• Support project managers and site supervisors with safety-related documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with Joint Health and Safety Committee activities and WSIB-related documentation.
• Prepare safety reports and track outstanding compliance requirements across active projects.
• Maintain safety records and employee certifications using digital safety management systems.
• Help promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• A few years of health and safety experience within the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and construction regulations.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety management systems is an asset.
• Experience coordinating safety documentation, site inspections, and employee training.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with office and field personnel.
• Comfortable using digital systems to manage documentation and compliance records.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a broader construction management team.
• Ability to reliably commute to the Brantford area.

Compensation & Opportunities

• Annual salary of $70,000–$80,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of construction projects.
• Work within an established health and safety program.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and increased responsibility.