Health and Safety Coordinator
Stouffville, ON, Canada
Full Time
Powell Contracting
Entry Level
Powell Contracting, a division of RSG International, was established in 1967 and provides customers and partners with the supply and installation of concrete barriers, crash cushions, guide rails, overhead signs, and more. With over 50 years' experience, we are the industry leader in the road safety infrastructure sector in Ontario. Our integrated solutions and project delivery strategies improve project timelines and processes, generating increased capabilities for projects including outfitting highways, transit systems, airports, and municipal contracts.
Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety, the Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Health and Safety (H&S) team in carrying out OHS operations and maintaining the HSMS. This role involves daily administrative tasks, assisting advisors in conducting site inspections, facilitating onboarding and training for employees.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
RSG International is a global leader in road safety infrastructure, made up of a diverse collection of successful business units all supporting the same goal – keeping road users safe. But our spirit isn’t found in the diversity of our business units, it’s found in the diversity of our people. At RSG International, we believe that our greatest opportunity for continued success is fostered in the belief that every voice matters. Each one of us has a unique story and we promise to do our part to ensure that those stories are heard, seen, acknowledged, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
RSG International is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the applicable standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. Our goal is to foster an inclusive organizational culture.
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Powell Contracting, a division of RSG International, was established in 1967 and provides customers and partners with the supply and installation of concrete barriers, crash cushions, guide rails, overhead signs, and more. With over 50 years' experience, we are the industry leader in the road safety infrastructure sector in Ontario. Our integrated solutions and project delivery strategies improve project timelines and processes, generating increased capabilities for projects including outfitting highways, transit systems, airports, and municipal contracts.
Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety, the Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Health and Safety (H&S) team in carrying out OHS operations and maintaining the HSMS. This role involves daily administrative tasks, assisting advisors in conducting site inspections, facilitating onboarding and training for employees.
Responsibilities
- Filing, data entry, and record management.
- Prepare safety documentation, reports, and compliance records.
- Organize and schedule safety meetings, training sessions, and audits.
- Ensure that SiteDocs/Corfix is kept up to date (new workers added, certificates etc.) and that safety talks and alerts are circulated in a timely manner.
- Maintaining Safety Matrix
- Prequal requests
- Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including safety training and completion of necessary paperwork.
- Assist in organizing and delivering safety training programs and workshops.
- Maintain and update training records, ensuring certifications and qualifications are current.
- Support the monitoring of compliance with company policies, local regulations, and industry standards.
- Assist in the preparation of safety audits.
- Help manage the incident reporting and investigation process, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
- Perform routine inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations in conjunction with the HS Advisor, or under the guidance of the Advisor.
- Identify potential hazards and suggest corrective actions.
- Document inspection findings and track resolution of identified issues.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in OH&S, Health Safety & Environmental Management, Safety Engineering, or a related field
- Must be very organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrated competence in arithmetic and both verbal and writing skills
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines
- Competence with office administration is required
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with health & safety software such as SiteDocs is an asset
- Familiarity with COR is an asset
RSG International is a global leader in road safety infrastructure, made up of a diverse collection of successful business units all supporting the same goal – keeping road users safe. But our spirit isn’t found in the diversity of our business units, it’s found in the diversity of our people. At RSG International, we believe that our greatest opportunity for continued success is fostered in the belief that every voice matters. Each one of us has a unique story and we promise to do our part to ensure that those stories are heard, seen, acknowledged, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
RSG International is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the applicable standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. Our goal is to foster an inclusive organizational culture.
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