Health & Safety Coordinator

Career Opportunity
HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR
Markham, ON

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Southern Ontario team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

This is a beginner to intermediate HSE role and will report directly to the Health & Safety Manager in Markham, Ontario. As the Health & Safety Coordinator, you will oversee assigned workplaces and ensure compliance with company and client safety requirements, as well as all government policies, procedures, acts and regulations in the area of occupational health and safety. You will also evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and control risks in the workplace.

The ideal candidate is able to demonstrate leadership and drive a strong safety culture. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Facilitate new hire orientation training
• Schedule, coordinate and manage training and records, inputting into internal system to ensure compliance
• Complete monthly statistical reports to send to corporate
• Manage all documentation and updates as required
• Liaison with field, office, and management staff on a daily basis
• Providing HS&E support to assigned workplaces throughout the region
• Assisting and supporting the Health, Safety & Environment Manager in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures, and in accordance with Black & McDonald and regulatory requirements
• Supporting inspections of job sites, facilities, and equipment for compliance with general and specific safety standards; following-up on any non-compliance issues and taking appropriate action to remedy it
• Supporting audits of subcontractor safety management systems, loss control programs, and non-compliance issues; preparing reports and making recommendations for changes as necessary
• Sharing feedback, observations and reporting details related to regional HS&E achievements
• Participating in incident investigation and reviews
• Ensuring emergency response plans are in place and aligned with local regulatory, regional, divisional and corporate requirements
• Participating in regional planning
• Maintaining current knowledge of industry trends and practices in the area of health, safety and environment
• Administrate contract requirements for security clearances
• Occasional reception coverage

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous and Quick Learner
• Ability to Multi-task
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem-Solver and Initiative Taker
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others

EDUCATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS
• A bachelor's degree, diploma, or certification in Occupational Health & Safety and Environment, preferred
• 1-2 years of HSE work experience is an asset
• Working knowledge of provincial and local safety and environmental regulations and programs
• Microsoft Office 360, and Adobe computer literacy (word, excel, power point, pdf)

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to facilitate programs and present to all levels of employees that include trades employees, office staff and management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong report writing skills
• Position is in- office 5 days a week, mainly based in Markham

TRAINING
• It will be necessary to participate in upgrading courses from time to time to keep abreast of changing policy, technology, and continuously grow in the position

The expected salary range for this role is between $60,000 - $70,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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