SAFETY COORDINATOR

Company

IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services.

Position Summary

As a project-based position, the Safety Coordinator plays a  critical role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. The safety Coordinator  is responsible for implementing and providing on-site direction on the company’s Health and Safety programs and policies in compliance with legislative Health and Safety requirements. This position will be  instrumental in promoting a culture of safety and proactive risk management.

This position comes with the requirement for out-of-town work at one of our satellite or project offices. There may be an option of travelling in and out on a rotational basis depending on the project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers an effective health and safety program and provides advice and guidance to the Project Team on Health and safety issues and topics

• Performs general administrative and recordkeeping functions and procedures including reviewing subcontractor's safety programs; maintaining inventory for all hazardous products, first aid and personal protective equipment used on site; reporting and tracking incidents & near misses, and maintaining and filing confidential information

• Creates clear and timely “Flash Reports” and participates in detailed, fact-based incident investigations and management

• Implements client and IDL Health and Safety Programs under the coaching of the H&S Manager

• Participates in project safety meetings

• Provides safety material for daily Tool Box meetings and is able to lead Tool Box and Safety meetings

• Engages in the development and enhancement of Safe Work Practices and Job Hazard Assessments

• Acquires basic knowledge of site safety programs, emergency response, fire control systems and personal protective equipment and is able to convey these to project team members & contractors

• Conducts facility inspections and safety audits regularly to monitor safe work practices and procedures

• Prepares inspection reports and ensures corrective action is taken when deficiencies are identified

• Collaborates with the Project Manager and Safety Manager to ensure health and safety programs meet legislative compliance

• Keeps abreast of current and new health and safety laws and regulations, ensuring the company complies with these laws.

• Works with management and staff to develop safety solutions and improvements.

  Qualifications

• Proven experience in a safety coordinator role or similar

• Industrial Construction industry experience is preferred

• Accreditation as a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Construction Safety Officer (CSO)

• Related post-secondary Health & Safety degrees, diplomas and certifications are an asset

• Strong understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.

• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with key stakeholders in verbal, written and electronic form

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities

• Strong understanding of legal health and safety guidelines

• Strong computer expertise including experience with MS Word and Excel

  What We Offer

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience

• Health and dental benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

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