Health & Safety Coordinator II - Field Service Focus

MacLean Engineering; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to enhance compliance and promote safety across various teams. This role involves coordinating training, auditing safety programs, and ensuring adherence to health regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and be self-motivated. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and innovation, and contribute to creating a safer work environment while developing your career in health and safety.

Qualifications

• Health and Safety related education is essential.
• One or more years in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training activities and create monthly Safety Talks.
• Audit action plans and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Assist with incident investigations and provide ergonomic assessments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Creative problem solving

Education

Health and Safety related certificate

Diploma or degree in Health and Safety

Job description

Purpose of Role

Working closely with managers, the coordinator assists with the development, implementation and promotion of strategies, procedures and systems across the company leading teams above and beyond compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation and training activities
• Create monthly Safety Talks and support supervisors by attending regularly
• Prepare content monthly meetings with Supervisors (SafeSups)
• Audit action plans by evaluating program elements (Emergency Response, Machine-guarding, WHMIS, First Aid etc.) through observation, interviews, surveys, and documentation review.
• Ensure systems, processes and procedures are in place for early identification of hazards and appropriate communication of changes
• Develop and support Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments
• Update/Prepare response for gaps from HS metrics (leading and lagging indicators)
• Review incident investigations and associated trends; Assist supervisors w/root causes, corrective actions, and follow up
• Draft and submit workers’ compensation reports, assist with return-to-work process (modified duties documentation, meet with employees, follow up on cases)
• Provide support to Joint Health, Safety Committee and assist with administrative tasks
• Create content and update communication boards
• Stay current with legislation changes and ensure organization complies with/implements standards, technical documents, policies and procedures
• Make recommendations on personal protective equipment
• Organize and act on air/noise assessments and medical surveillance as required
• Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend suitable tools/ equipment
• Encourage site-consistency in equipment use and processes
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all policies and procedures take health and safety into account.
• Travel between sites as required
• Attend training, conferences and symposiums as required
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Health, Safety related certificate, diploma, degree, or equivalent
  
  

Experience

• One or more years working in a similar role preferred
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  

Skills

• Detailed-oriented and highly organized is a must
• Team-oriented, positive attitude, high aptitude, humble and willingness to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated; able to schedule priorities as assigned and working with minimal direct supervision
• Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
• Creative and innovative with focus on problem solving
  
  

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

A clear and satisfactory result is required for all candidates prior to the confirmation of employment.