Site Health & Safety Coordinator

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

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As a Health & Safety Coordinator working in the Building Operations at Pomerleau Construction, your mission is clear: safeguarding lives, one protocol at a time. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will ensure that health and safety on our job sites and office spaces isn't simply just a policy, it’s a way of life. The Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Project (A-OTHR) is a major Canadian infrastructure and defence initiative that will play a vital role in strengthening the country's security and surveillance capabilities for generations to come. As a key partner on this project, Pomerleau is helping deliver innovative infrastructure through a collaborative Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model alongside industry-leading organizations. Together, the team is designing and building the facilities that will support one of the most advanced radar systems in North America. This is a rare opportunity to join a project of national significance, where your work will contribute to a lasting legacy of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

What You Will Do

• Be the pioneer for site health and safety where the project teams look to you for guidance and compliance becomes second nature.
• You are the leader as it relates to project specific standards, continuously promoting Pomerleau’s H&S standards, OH&S Acts, Regulations and Codes with your teammates and trade partners.
• You are a key player from day one of project kickoffs; crafting plans, leading meetings, and spotting potential hazards through to project closeouts and team celebrations. You are a key member of the projects from start to finish.
• Boots on the ground is your thing, getting active out on the job sites to conduct regular site inspections.
• Lead the incident investigation processes for your project. Dissecting high-risk elements is what you do best, sharing the information with your Regional H&S Manager.
• Prevention isn't just a program; it’s your way of life. You are the specialist when it comes to building an environment with a strong accident prevention foresight.
• Be the first responder when an emergency strikes, orchestrating safety best practices when the unexpected strikes.
• Share your passion for training, mentoring, and coaching your team on H&S best practices.
• You compile statistics like no other, identifying patterns and paving the way for proactive improvements.
• You will support with the upkeep of Pomerleau’s COR Standards in meticulously ensuring all COR elements are met and maintained on your job sites.

This Role Could Be For You If You Have

• 5+ years of hands-on Health & Safety experience in the construction industry.
• An educational background in Occupational H&S, risk management or direct industry experience.
• Previous experience or familiarity with Certification of Recognition (COR) and Safety Group (IHSA).
• People management and relationship skills like no other.
• Proven experience working with computer programs to track and monitor your project’s H&S.

Additional Assets Include

• NCSO designation.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we’ve proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.