Safety Coordinator

Work4ce Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Cambridge, ON, is seeking a skilled Safety Coordinator to enhance safety management for construction projects. The role includes directing contractors, conducting safety audits, and managing reports. Ideal candidates have experience in safety leadership, regulatory frameworks, and strong communication skills. Flexibility for working across plant locations is required, along with a NCSO designation.

Benefits

RRSP

HSA

15 PTO days

10 Paid holidays

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety on construction projects with multiple trades.
• Applied understanding of key regulatory frameworks like CSA, OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA standards.
• Capability to manage customer expectations and find mutually agreeable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with and direct contractors to implement safety management systems.
• Lead weekly contractor safety representatives' meetings.
• Conduct formal safety audits of construction activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety or related field

NCSO (in progress or achieved)

CRSP designation (in progress or achieved)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Safety Coordinator to join our team with a leading automotive company in Cambridge, ON.

What you’ll be doing

• Work with and direct contractors to implement construction safety management systems and other safety requirements.
• Provide safety leadership for both new and existing construction projects, including structural steel, mechanical and electrical equipment installation.
• Lead weekly contractor safety representatives’ meetings made up of trades.
• Conduct formal safety audits of activities related to construction and equipment installation.
• Review contractor JSA’s to confirm completeness and accuracy of work being performed.
• Lead, support and participate in key safety initiatives.
• Manage multiple reports for local, regional, and regulatory agencies, as well as internal / global reporting.
• Calculate risks and challenge the status quo with a deep analysis of the situation.
• Develop and present PowerPoint presentations to effectively communicate incident reports, trends, work rule changes, and plant status.

Requirements

• Experience leading safety on construction projects with multiple trades.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects requiring critical thinking (kaizen), problem solving, data analysis & verification.
• Applied understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including CSA, OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA standards.
• NCSO (achieved or in progress) required.
• CRSP designation (achieved or in progress) is considered a strong asset.
• OSHA 30 Construction Industry Outreach Program (U.S.), OSHA 510 Construction Industry Standards (U.S.), or OSHA 500 Construction Industry Train the Trainer (indicates the ability to communicate safety information to others) (U.S.).
• A degree in Occupational Safety or a related field is considered a strong asset.
• Capable of developing and delivering presentations, generating effective reports, and conducting applicable standard research.
• Manage customer expectations and work to find mutually agreeable solutions.
• Strong computer, communications, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Must be flexible to work in Cambridge and / or Woodstock plant locations.
• Willing to work weekends and support daily and weekly overtime requirements as needed.

Benefits

• RRSP
• HSA
• 15 PTO days
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid OT