Health & Safety Coordinator

Pomerleau; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to safeguard lives on large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across Ontario. You will champion H&S standards, lead site inspections, and ensure COR compliance is a daily practice on job sites and offices.

You will mentor teams, run incident investigations, coordinate training, and report findings to the Regional H&S Manager. A background in Occupational H&S, COR/IHSA familiarity, and strong leadership are preferred; a minimum 3+

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Health & Safety experience in construction.
• Educational background in Occupational H&S, risk management, or direct industry experience.
• Familiarity with COR and IHSA.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site health and safety guidance for project teams and drive compliance.
• Promote and implement Pomerleau’s H&S standards, COR, IHSA and related regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead incident investigations with the Regional H&S Manager.
• Train, mentor and coach teams on H&S best practices and accident-prevention.

Skills

HSE management

COR/IHSA knowledge

People management

Computer tracking systems

Education

Occupational Health & Safety degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you. As a Health & Safety Coordinator working in the Building Operations at Pomerleau Construction, your mission is clear: safeguarding lives, one protocol at a time. Working on large‑scale building and infrastructure projects—ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion—you will ensure that health and safety on our job sites and office spaces isn’t simply a policy; it’s a way of life.

What You Will Do

• Be the pioneer for site health and safety where the project teams look to you for guidance and compliance becomes second nature.
• Lead and promote Pomerleau’s H&S standards, OH&S Acts, Regulations, and Codes with teammates and trade partners.
• Serve as a key player from day one of project kickoffs—crafting plans, leading meetings, and spotting potential hazards through to project closeouts.
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead incident investigation processes for your project, sharing insights with the Regional H&S Manager.
• Build an environment with strong accident‑prevention foresight and be the first responder when an emergency occurs.
• Share your passion for training, mentoring, and coaching the team on H&S best practices.
• Compile statistics, identify patterns, and pave the way for proactive improvements.
• Support the upkeep of Pomerleau’s COR Standards, ensuring all COR elements are met and maintained on job sites.

This Role Could Be For You If You Have

• 3+ years of hands‑on Health & Safety experience in the construction industry.
• An educational background in Occupational H&S, risk management, or direct industry experience.
• Previous experience or familiarity with Certification of Recognition (COR) and Safety Group (IHSA).
• People‑management and relationship skills.
• Proven experience working with computer programs to track and monitor your project’s H&S.

Additional Assets Include

• NCSO designation.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles.
• Employee stock ownership program.
• Career growth through real development opportunities.
• Transit pass reimbursement.
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.