Safety Coordinator

OSCO Construction Group; Saint John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to enhance workplace safety culture. This role involves educating employees on safety protocols, conducting orientations, and performing audits to ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a keen analytical mindset, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values safety and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and educational scholarships for employees' children. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on workplace safety and employee well-being.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and tax-free savings account options

Educational scholarships for children of employees

Health & wellness programming

Celebratory events

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Safety experience in industrial/unionized environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety orientations and training for new employees.
• Perform Health & Safety audits and daily workplace inspections.
• Investigate incidents and report findings promptly.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical expertise

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Professional Safety designation (CSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Strescon Limited

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing safety leadership to management and employees through effective communication and guidance. To drive success, the safety coordinator will educate the workforce, ensuring a reduction in the number of workplace accidents. The ideal candidate must be able to brief employees on the day-to-day risks of the job, conduct orientations and discuss hazards and preventative measures with supervisors and management. The Safety Coordinator must invest time to understand the operations and type of work conducted. To ensure success, the safety coordinator will effectively work with operations to continue to build a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new employee safety orientations and arrange additional training as necessary
• Assist supervision with Hazard Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Conduct Health & Safety audits to assess the effectiveness of the Company Safety Program while identifying any areas for improvement
• Conduct daily workplace inspections to identify unsafe actions and/or conditions
• Recommend corrective actions and follow up to ensure resolution of identified areas of concern
• Investigate and timely report all incidents/accidents (personal injury, property damage, near misses, etc.)
• Organize and facilitate regular toolbox talks
• Participate in monthly Joint Health & Safety meetings and effectively communicate safety information to division managers
• Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Relevant safety experience in an industrial/unionized environment ideally within the Construction Industry considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of legislated requirements in applicable jurisdictions
• Professional Safety designation (CSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP) would be considered an asset
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs

Business Requirements

• Effective communication with all levels of management
• A detail-oriented focus with strong analytical expertise
• Drive to achieve results that meet and maintain safety, quality and accuracy

Cultural Requirements

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills coupled with proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Self-starter with the ability to work towards success with minimal supervision

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.