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QHSE Coordinator

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary
RRSP matching
Company-paid Manulife Health benefits

About the role

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our team in New Brunswick (NB) and Nova Scotia (NS) to help deliver innovative projects across the healthcare, education, hospitality, recreation, entertainment, retail, commercial office, mixed-use, multi-family residential, and light industrial sectors. As a member of our collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment, along with ongoing opportunities for learning and career development.

About The Role Reporting to the Director, Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment, you will support and the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. As an integral member of the team, we are looking for someone to work closely with project managers, site superintendents, and field staff to promote a strong culture of safety, maintain quality control documentation, and support regulatory compliance across all projects.

As The QHSE Coordinator, You Will

  • Support implementation and maintenance of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental programs.
  • Conduct routine site inspections, hazard assessments, and quality verifications.
  • Track findings, corrective actions, and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Assist with incident investigations and prepare reports and corrective action plans.
  • Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training initiatives.
  • Assist with onboarding and safety orientation for new employees and subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance with provincial regulations, company safety policies, and environmental standards.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture and best practices among project teams.
  • Support waste diversion, recycling, and environmental management on project sites.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QHSE program.
  • Work to be performed between 10% office environments and 90% active construction sites.
  • Regular travel to project sites will be required.
  • Exposure to typical construction site conditions including noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
  • Physical ability to walk active construction sites, climb ladders, and uneven terrain will be required.

Qualifications/ Experience

  • Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field is an asset.
  • CRSP designation is an asset
  • Experience working in commercial construction or industrial environments preferred.
  • Experience using Procore project management software.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Safety certifications preferred (such as First Aid, WHMIS, Working at Heights, etc.).

The company offers a very competitive salary, RRSP matching, Company-paid Manulife Health benefits, and a positive team environment.

If this sounds like you, then Avondale may be the right fit. Apply in confidence today.

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About Avondale Construction Ltd

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For more than thirty years, Avondale has been firmly established as one of the most reputable and reliable general contractors in Atlantic Canada, with offices in Halifax, Moncton and Saint John. Today, Avondale continues to build on that time-tested foundation of trust and experience. With more than 100 construction professionals on our team, we bring a multitude of specialists together under one roof. From engineers and estimators to architects and technologists. That means we can pull in the expertise required for any project and take a collaborative approach with our clients, working side-by-side, to bring their unique visions to life.

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