On-Site Health & Safety Leader – Construction

Pomerleau; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to lead on large-scale construction projects. You will champion site health, ensure adherence to H&S standards, and drive proactive safety practices from kickoff through closeout.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction H&S, a background in risk management, and experience with COR/IHSA. This role supports COR maintenance and leverages strong training and leadership skills on a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years H&S experience in construction.
• Background in Occupational H&S or risk management.
• Familiar with COR and IHSA.
• People management skills.
• Experience with project-tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Provide site health & safety leadership and ensure compliance.
• Promote Pomerleau H&S standards, OH&S Acts, regulations and codes.
• Lead project kickoffs, plan development, meetings, hazard identification.
• Conduct regular site inspections on job sites.
• Oversee incident investigations and share findings with Regional H&S Manager.
• Develop proactive safety improvements and accident prevention plans.
• Act as first responder for emergencies and implement best practices.
• Mentor and coach teams on H&S practices.
• Track H&S metrics and support COR standards upkeep on sites.

Skills

Health & Safety

Site inspections

Incident investigation

COR familiarity

Training & mentoring

Education

Occupational H&S degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

Pomerleau is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to lead on large-scale construction projects. You will champion site health, ensure adherence to H&S standards, and drive proactive safety practices from kickoff through closeout.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction H&S, a background in risk management, and experience with COR/IHSA. This role supports COR maintenance and leverages strong training and leadership skills on a hybrid work model.