HSE COORDINATOR

RailWorks Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation in Ontario is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to support the HSE management system, promote a proactive safety culture, and report to the HSE Manager.

You will handle safety documentation, audits, training, and data collection, coordinate PPE purchasing, and help develop programs, while ensuring compliance with OHSAS/Act standards. This on-site role requires flexibility for travel and rotating day/night shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in Health & Safety or relevant field.
• Experience in a safety administrative capacity is preferred (min. two years).
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office.”
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for safety documentation and records management.
• Coordinate collection of HSE data and assist in safety document preparation.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections.
• Coordinate purchasing of safety supplies and PPE.
• Participate in development and implementation of HSE programs.
• Prepare safety communications to support the HSE Management System.
• Support metrics reporting and data collection.
• Assist in safety training and orientation programs.
• Respond to HSE inquiries from employees and external clients.
• Assist in meeting minutes and safety meetings.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Valid Driver’s License

Education

Post-secondary education in Health & Safety or relevant field

Job description

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Reporting to the HSE Manager, the Health & Safety Coordinator works to support the overall HSE management system in an effort to minimize safety risks and promote a proactive and positive safety culture.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide administrative support relating to safety documented information and records management
• Coordinates the collection of HSE data, assists in preparation of safety documents
• Conducts safety audits and inspections
• Coordinators purchasing of safety supplies and PPE
• Participates in the development and implementation of HSE programs
• Prepares various forms of HSE communications to support the HSE Management System
• Metrics reporting and collection of data
• Participates and conducts the Orientation training process and other safety specific training
• Responding/fielding HSE related inquiries from PNR employee’s and external client’s
• Prepares meeting minutes, participates and assists in safety calls, meetings and conferences
• Participates in and supports JHSC functions, provides guidance
• Ensures required safety bulletins and documents are posted and shared with the workforce
• Works in collaboration with Quality Assurance and Document Control Teams to update existing procedures, plans and other related safety documents
• Administrative duties to support the HSE team
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in Health & Safety or relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience (min. of two years’ experience in a safety administrative capacity)
• Experience working in Railway/Construction Industry considered an asset
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and associated regulations and standards, and applicable legislation
• Proficient in MS office
• Well-developed communication (oral, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Flexibility for travel; visits various locations
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet operational demands
• Works both indoors and outdoors, exposure to all weather conditions
• Standing, sitting, walking, speaking
• Use of Computer/keyboard
• Working in a safety-sensitive culture
• This role will be on a rotating schedule with both days and night shifts

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.