Junior Health & Safety Coordinator

TWD; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Junior Health & Safety Coordinator. The role involves championing health and safety on construction sites, monitoring compliance with regulations, and conducting safety audits. The ideal candidate should have 2 to 3 years of relevant construction health and safety experience and detailed knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act. This position offers an inclusive work environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Diversity commitment

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a Construction Health and Safety role.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Champion Health and Safety on construction sites.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct daily safety audits and participate in incident investigations.

Skills

Knowledge of Ontario Health and Safety Act

Communication skills

Safety monitoring

Job description

Junior Health & Safety Coordinator

TWD is a leading multi-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction management company providing project development, execution, and engineering services. Our expertise includes Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Renewables (fuels & energy), Chemical & Petrochemical, Power, Pipelines, Terminals & Blending, Transportation, Metals & Mining. TWD has offices throughout Canada, US, and Europe. The culture created here at TWD is one of the most noted benefits by our people. Our vision, which emphasizes teamwork, is at the heart of everything we do. TWD has been providing EPCM solutions for the industrial sector. From concept to construction, our success is driven by our proficiency, our people, and our reliable performance.

At TWD Technologies, we are seeking a highly motivated Junior Health & Safety Coordinator for our client in Hamilton, ON.

General

• Champion for Health and Safety on the construction site.
• Monitor the execution of planned construction scope to ensure that our client project goals for H&S are met.
• Maintain open and clear communication with all project participants.

Health & Safety (self)

• Responsible for own health and safety.
• Has a valid safe work permit to access and work on the site.
• Reviews toolbox talks as they are circulated. Is aware of all changing site conditions.
• Stop. Challenge. Choose – If sees a dangerous act that poses an immediate threat, stops the worker. Otherwise, communicates these issues to contractor supervision or AMD’s contract lead.

Health & Safety (project)

• Is knowledgeable about the construction scope of work, and implications for H&S.
• Monitors site activities to ensure compliance with OHSA Act, Construction Regulations, and the AMD Third Party H&S program.
• Reinforces a ‘Zero Accident’ philosophy with all parties on site. Maintains a regular presence on the construction site.
• Interprets applicable Health and Safety legislation and AMD’s Third-Party H&S Program.
• Participates in Risk Management activities for Construction Health & Safety.
• Participates in Risk Management activities for Commissioning and Start-up Health and Safety.
• Participates in risk analysis, FMEAs, etc., as required.
• Conducts daily safety audits.
• Participates in accident investigations and RCAs.
• Participates in meetings relating to special procedures or work, e.g., confined space entry, engineered lifts, roof access, hot work, etc., to provide relevant safety input and expertise.
• Reports to Construction Manager and Contractor management any observed violations of AMD’s Health & Safety Program so timely corrective action can be taken.

Meetings

• Attend Health and Safety meetings as required.

Qualifications / experience

• Detailed knowledge of and experience in the interpretation and application of the Ontario Health and Safety Act and the Construction Regulations.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in Construction Health and Safety Role.

Minimum Training Requirements

• Working at Heights
• Confined Space
• Respirator Training

If you would like to apply for this position, respond directly to this ad for consideration. Though we thank all applicants that apply for this role, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team.