Who is Bronte Construction?

Bronte Construction prides itself on our innovative approach and expert team. Together, we successfully implement quality construction projects, with an embedded environmental focus, that enhance communities for generations. Our team lives and breathes our Foundation Principles which consist of Safety, Balance, Culture, Quality, and Character. Our organization is composed of long-term team members, who are passionate about doing their best work every day, on every site.

The Role

Our Health and Safety Coordinator plans and coordinates various administrative Health and Safety efforts of Bronte Construction projects. The Health and Safety Coordinator is engaged from start to finish of each project, participating in jobsite audits, facilitating various training requirements, orientations and investigations. The Health and Safety Coordinator works under the guidance and mentorship of the Health and Safety Manager.

Responsibilities

• Health and Safety
• Training
• Site Audits
• Creation, organization, and implementation of various Health and Safety related documentation

A day in the life

• Plan and coordinate the administration of the OH&S training to satisfy ‘competent persons’ under the Occupational Health & Safety Act and policies
• Assist in investigations of all accidents and ensure all paperwork is completed in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including the initial filing of Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Form 7
• Assist in monitoring OH&S compliance by conducting regular workplace inspections and audits
• Complete all necessary reporting required pursuant to OH&S and WSIB legislation and regulations
• Assist management and the management safety team in the investigation of accidents and near misses, identify root causes and trends, and recommend accident prevention methods
• Assist on matters relating to injured worker claims and restricted work programs
• Attend Joint OH&S committee meetings, provide technical support to Co-Chairs and committee as required and assist to resolve any issues
• Coordinate all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulatory requirements
• Maintain and update all hazardous materials records and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Assist in the organization of our annual “safety day” for all staff
• Assist in the assessment of OH&S training needs for union and non-union staff; design and/or acquire suitable/specific programs; and arrange/provide the training
• Collect and record in the appropriate database all OH&S documentation, including accident and training records
• Assist in the collection and analysis of OHS statistics and prepare reports and presentations as required
• Assist in response to incidents or a request for an assessment, which may lead to recommendations for remedial action and necessary follow-up
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards in the area of health and safety
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Health and Safety field experience in Construction
• NCSO Certified preferred
• JHSC certified, COR Auditor, COR Essentials and Hazard Recognition an asset
• Must have WAH and First Aid, Basics of Supervision
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Platform, Site Docs, and various other workplace technology
• Must have excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills
• Must be able to regularly travel throughout the province of Ontario.
• Full G driver's license and clean Driver's Abstract.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the construction industry.