Ethier Sand and Gravel
Health and Safety Coordinator
Ethier Sand & Gravel is looking for a knowledgeable and highly competent health and safety professional who is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. The Health and Safety Coordinator will be a hard worker who cares about people and makes sure that they always get home safe. This is a full-time permanent position available with competitive wages and a benefits package.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct regular workplace/site inspections including the ability to monitor and recommend corrective action; Collaborate with Managers and Supervisors to monitor compliance and identify and resolve safety issues.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all regulatory requirements are being adhered to including ensuring employees work in compliance with company health and safety standards, in addition to industry and mining regulations.
• Execute and/or coordinate internal inspections, internal audits, and investigations and initiate and realize corrective actions in case of deviations.
• Deliver safety orientation and training for all new and existing employees.
• Maintain records of all health and safety-related training.
• Conduct hazard assessments and risk assessments on equipment and products.
• Perform shop and job site inspections and hold jobsite orientations.
• Conduct accident investigations and document and collect information as required.
• Attend Health and Safety and project site meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain SDS Information and perform follow-ups on jobsite inspection sheets.
• Make recommendations on personal protective equipment and oversee approved safety supplies list.
• Analyze the relevant lagging and leading indicators to take or recommend appropriate actions.
• Set and monitor yearly program targets (i.e. meeting attendance, minor incidents, etc.) and compile those statistics.
• Participate in various projects as they relate to the health and safety function of the company.
• Manage all relevant and related administrative duties.
• Travel between sites as required.
• Attend training, conferences, and symposiums as required
• Other duties as required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Relevant post-secondary training in Occupational Health and Safety or a combination of education and experience determined to be equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Health and Safety professional preferred
• Possession of a valid G License required
• Professional Health and Safety designation such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) or working towards designation is an asset.
• Joint Health and Safety Certification is an asset.
• Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Certification is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Experience in a related Health and Safety position within the construction and/or mining industry.
• Knowledgeable and highly competent health and safety professional who is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
• Hard worker who cares about people and makes sure that they always get home safely.
• Familiar with Workers’ Compensation Board regulations and policies and work collaboratively with HR to provide support.
• Good understanding of current legislation and regulations as it pertains to health and safety.
• Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures.
• Good understanding of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Proficiency with database applications and administrative systems, specifically Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to work alone, prioritize tasks and responsibilities accordingly.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to occasionally work long and irregular hours, which can include night shift, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Perks & Benefits:
• Extended health benefits, dental, life insurance, and company pension
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and career development
• Company events
• Competitive salary
To Apply
All applications must be submitted to [email protected]. By applying to the e-mail address, your application becomes available to managers immediately. Interested candidates should include a cover letter and resume.
At Ethier Sand and Gravel we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Ethier Sand and Gravel welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, and all will be given consideration for the position, but only those that are selected for interviews will be contacted.
Date: March 29, 2022
