Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Armatures Bois-Francs inc.; Victoriaville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Armatures Bois-Francs inc. seeks an OHS Coordinator – Plants to lead safety efforts on site with production teams in Victoriaville. The role focuses on coaching, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards across manufacturing plants.

Key responsibilities include risk assessments, program coordination, and training development, with occasional travel to Châteauguay. A relevant degree and 3–5 years of OHS experience are required, along with Spanish language

Qualifications

• Have a degree in occupational health and safety or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have 3–5 years of experience in occupational health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Spanish to communicate with a predominantly Spanish-speaking workforce.
• Be familiar with applicable OHS laws, regulations, and standards.
• Understand programs and activities related to preventing workplace accidents and injuries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel occasionally to Châteauguay (3–4 visits per month).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a regular on-site presence with production teams to observe work methods and promote best practices in OHS.
• Develop, review, and implement OHS policies, procedures, and action plans.
• Coordinate the plants’ OHS prevention program and monitor its improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments and task safety analyses with preventive and corrective measures.
• Conduct plant visits in Victoriaville and Châteauguay, inspections, and OSH audits.
• Manage, update, and monitor documentation related to the OHS program.
• Compile and present OHS performance indicators to management and OHS committees.
• Coordinate the Health and Safety Committee meetings and follow up on actions.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor training programs and maintain training records.
• Ensure employees have training and certifications required to perform duties safely.
• Collaborate with HR to support foreign workers in training and communication.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Skills

OHS knowledge

Coaching

Spanish

MS Office

Field presence

Education

OHS degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The person in this position plays a key role in the prevention and management of occupational health and safety. Primarily working in the field, they serve as a resource for teams by providing coaching, guidance, and support in the implementation of OHS best practices.

More specifically, the OHS Coordinator – Plants will be responsible for:

• Maintain a regular on-site presence with production teams to observe work methods, identify hazardous situations, provide OHS coaching, intervene promptly when necessary, and promote the adoption of best practices in occupational health and safety;


• Develop, review, and implement occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures, and action plans;


• Coordinate the plants’ OHS prevention program and ensure its monitoring and continuous improvement;


• Conduct risk assessments and develop task safety analyses to identify priorities for action and recommend preventive and corrective measures;


• Conduct plant visits (Victoriaville and Châteauguay), workplace inspections, and OSH audits to promote a safe and compliant work environment;


• Manage, update, and monitor documentation related to the OHS program;


• Compile, analyze, and present OHS performance indicators—including accidents, incidents, occupational illnesses, and near-misses to management and OHS committees;


• Coordinate the Health and Safety Committee (HSC), including preparing meetings, following up on agreed-upon actions, and implementing recommendations;


• Develop, coordinate, and monitor training programs, including logistics, registration, and maintaining up-to-date training records;


• Ensure that employees have the training and certifications required to perform their duties safely;


• Collaborate with the human resources team to integrate and support foreign workers, particularly in the areas of training, evaluation, and communication;


• Perform any other related tasks associated with the position.

Work location: Victoriaville, QC

• Have a degree in occupational health and safety (bachelor’s degree, certificate, or other related field) or possess an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Have three (3) to five (5) years of experience in occupational health and safety in a manufacturing environment;


• Have a working knowledge of Spanish to communicate effectively with a predominantly Spanish-speaking workforce;


• Be thoroughly familiar with applicable occupational health and safety laws, regulations, and standards;


• Have a good understanding of programs, practices, and activities related to the prevention of workplace accidents and injuries;


• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams;


• Hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel occasionally to Châteauguay (3 to 4 visits per month).