Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Coordinator

03001 GIP - GFLI; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is seeking an HSE Coordinator to support health, safety and environmental efforts across GTA construction sites.

You will conduct daily site inspections, act as the on-site safety representative and help implement controls, trainings and communications. Ideal candidates bring post-secondary HSE education and at least 1+ year in construction safety, with strong communication skills and a drive for safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in health and safety or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years experience in an administrative or related role.
• 1+ years construction safety/environmental experience.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and industry standards.
• Proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with databases.
• Results-driven, analytical, and capable of continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage priorities.
• Construction/infrastructure experience is required; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Visit GIP project sites in the Greater Toronto Area to conduct site inspections.
• Serve as the primary health and safety representative on construction sites.
• Attend safety talks, project meetings and client inspections.
• Provide field-specific recommendations for hazard mitigation and PPE.
• Lead incident investigations and prepare incident reports.
• Act as liaison between field operations and management for safety concerns.
• Provide administrative support related to health, safety and environmental tasks.
• Maintain safety bulletin boards and other communication materials.
• Prepare weekly submittals to clients/GCs as needed.
• Engage with field workers, contractors and supervisors to foster safety culture.
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure proper safety measures are followed.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in health and safety

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Databases

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!

Summary - Reporting to the Director, Major Projects & Environmental Lead, the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Coordinator will assist the Health Safety and Environmental team by visiting GIP project sites throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Primary Scope of Role

• Conduct site-specific daily inspections directly on construction sites, observing real-time operations to identify hazards.
• Serve as the primary health and safety representative on construction sites, maintaining a visible presence to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Attend, facilitate, and participate in weekly safety talks, project meetings, and client inspections.
• Provide field-specific recommendations for hazard mitigation, including engineering controls, administrative actions, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Lead incident investigations and preparation of incident reports.
• Act as a liaison between field operations and management, conveying safety concerns and recommendations.
• Provide support and administrative assistance, related to health, safety and environmental, to the project team.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating safety bulletin boards and developing other means of communication.
• Prepare weekly submittals to the Client/General Contractor, as needed.
• Engage with field workers, contractors, and supervisors to foster a culture of safety awareness.
• Monitor high-risk activities in the field, ensuring proper implementation of safety measures and immediately addressing unsafe practices.

Position Requirements

• Post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in health and safety, or equivalent education and experience
• 1+ years experience as an administrative assistant or in a related role
• 1+ years construction experience in safety/environmental-related experience
• Comprehensive/working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and industry safety standards.
• Strong computer proficiency including MS Office, power point, excel and computer databases.
• Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
• Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyse and visualise to ensure continuous improvement across our business.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges.
• Previous experience in the construction/infrastructure industry is required
• Valid Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle

What We Offer

• Expected Base Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. "GIP", is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our People At GIP

Our people are among the best. Our most valuable asset is our people - comprising our employees, customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities. We are one of Canada's largest and fastest-growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada's rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self-perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors. The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.