Health & Safety Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the road construction sector is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to enhance safety programs and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves conducting audits, providing training, and collaborating with external agencies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in health and safety within the construction industry and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Health and Safety Coordinator or similar position.
• Familiar with OHSA regulations and WSIB reporting.
• Class G driver’s license and ability to drive to sites independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
• Conduct internal audits and organize safety meetings.
• Investigate workplace incidents and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Assertiveness

Education

Certificate, diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Health & Safety software

Job description

Job Description

The Crupi Group of Companies services Toronto and the surrounding areas in the road construction, material and maintenance industries.We have been a family-run company since 1951, and we are currently looking for a Health & Safety Coordinator to join our team.

The Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible to maintain and enhance all health and safety programs.You will work closely with employees, supervisors and managers to promote all initiatives associated with improving compliance in occupational health, safety, fleet, contracting, and Certificate of Recognition (COR).

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Support programs to maintain COR.
• Organize and assist with safety meetings, safety talks, and monitoring compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on safety practices, emergency procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct site visits alongside site observations/audits.
• Create, maintain, and modify in-house training programs and participate in the spring/winter programs.
• Maintain and update training records, as well as organize and conduct training, new worker and on-line training
• Collect and input statistics.
• Create, maintain, and modify safe work practices, safe job procedures and job hazard assessments.
• Investigate workplace incidents, prepare detailed investigation reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with the reporting of claims and return to work program.
• Collaborate with external agencies, including regulatory bodies and insurance providers, to address safety concerns and ensure compliance.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager with Ministry of Labour site visits, investigating incidents, accidents, injuries,
• Assist Co-chairs in the administration and facilitation of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience as a Health and Safety Coordinator, or similar position
• Familiar with the OHSA including Construction Projects Regulation, Industrial Regulation
• Familiar with Mining Regulation would be an asset
• Experience in the construction/industrial sector
• Knowledge of WSIB reporting and return to work programs
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfortable using health & safety software (familiarity with SiteDocs, ISN Portal, and WSIB website portal would be an asset)
• Great interpersonal skills
• Strong communications skills
• Comfortable presenting to groups
• Exceptionally organized
• Ability to demonstrate assertiveness when required
• Class G driver’s license
• Ability to drive to sites independently.
• Education: Certificate, diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety would be an asset

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process.