Safety Coordinator

EBC Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety and construction company in Ottawa, Canada, is seeking a Safety Advisor to ensure safety compliance and support on construction sites. You will audit safety activities, provide recommendations, and assist in certification maintenance. The ideal candidate should have a college/university degree related to safety practices, relevant experience in Ontario's tunneling or underground mining sectors, and proficiency in safety training. Competitive salary and an array of benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4 weeks of annual vacation

Flexible group insurance program

Group RRSP with employer contributions

24/7 access to a virtual doctor

Training and professional development programs

Employee assistance program

Active social club and wellness committee

Innovative, collaborative work environment

Corporate clothing program

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in Ontario on tunneling projects and/or underground mining is required.
• Experience on large construction/industrial sites is essential.
• Ability to obtain certifications like Mine Rescue Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit, inspect, and verify safety activities on construction sites.
• Advise project supervisors on safety matters.
• Assist in maintaining company safety certifications.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Occupational Health and Safety understanding

Education

Completion of a College or University program related to Safety practices

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for auditing, inspecting, and verifying the safety planning, organization, and implementation of safety activities related to the prevention of accidents and occupational injuries on construction sites. Advise and make recommendations to the team as well as project supervisors and management on safety matters. Assist the company in maintaining its different certifications by ensuring compliance, spot auditing, identifying gaps, outlining an action plan, and providing input in the development of policies, programs, documentation, and training resources for the safety team, management, supervisors, and workers to achieve success.

Requirements

• Completion of a College or University program related to Safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively when working within teams.
• Previous work experience in ON on tunneling projects and/or underground mining.
• Work on large Construction / Industrial sites specifically in Ontario; preferably on a broad range of work involving labour and equipment operation, surveying/engineering, traffic control, quality control, project support/supervision, and trades.
• Proficiency in the use of computer-related business tools such as Microsoft Office.
• Occupational Health and Safety training related to applicable Acts and Regulations, and an understanding of the background related to the requirement to explain the reasons why things are done when questioned.
• Other standard safety-related certifications (or the ability to achieve them).
• Mine Rescue Certification, work experience with road headers, certified instructor in fall protection/confined space considered an asset.
• CSA Advanced First Aid.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks of annual vacation
• Flexible group insurance program from day one
• Group RRSP with employer contributions to a DPSP
• 24/7 access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
• Training and professional development programs
• Employee assistance program
• Active social club and wellness committee
• Innovative, diverse, and collaborative work environment
• Company culture based on respect, integrity, and quality workmanship
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• Corporate clothing program upon hiring