Job Description

Health and Safety Coordinator

About Us: Brawn Construction Ltd. provides general contracting services, specializing in commercial and institutional fit-ups and renovations. Some of our clients include the federal government, City of Ottawa, Universities and public schools, private businesses and retail customers. To learn more about our company please visit our Website at www.brawnconstruction.ca

Brawn Construction Provides competitive salaries, benefits and other perks. Additionally our corporate culture fosters growth and career development by offering training opportunities and on the job learning.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Health and Safety Coordinator to assist our projects team with overseeing various projects throughout the year.

An excellent Construction H&S Coordinator must be familiar with the basics of construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines/trades to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills. Experience with managing and monitoring Health and Safety Programs such as COR is an asset.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Assists the project manager and superintendent with Project Start-up and planning
Collaborating with customers, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and tradespersons
Assist in documentation tracking for H&S on projects
Monitoring Health and Safety standards and ensuring safety policies are up to date
Purchasing supplies, tools and materials
Offer advice and support in the event of an incident or as questions arise on site
Prepare project close out documents
Monitor H&S documentation and maintain records for various projects and sites
Attend site meetings and conduct inspections as needed
Schedule training and ensure records are up to date
Assist with COR audits
Coordinate joint health and safety committee functions and actively participate on the committee

Job Requirements:

Valid G class driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
Technical Diploma or Certificate, and/or equivalent knowledge & experience is preferred
experience in commercial general contracting is preferred
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-directed with an ability to work autonomously
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, MS Project & BlueBeam Revu
Knowledge of Health and Safety in Construction and provincial regulations
Conduct inspections of job sites, facilities, and equipment for compliance with general and specific safety standards; follow-up on any non-compliance issues and take appropriate action to remedy
Experience with incident investigations and reviews, audits of subcontractor safety management systems, loss control programs, and non-compliance issues, prepare reports and make recommendations for changes as necessary
Ability to speak to, deliver messaging to, both small and large groups of varied backgrounds and experience
Familiar with OHSA and regulations (mining, industrial & construction) including Energy Isolation (LOTOT), Confined Space (CS), Machine Guarding and Working at Heights (WAH)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

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