JOB TITLE: Health & Safety Representative

Location: Ottawa

Build your future at Minto!

At Minto, our mission to build thriving communities starts with our first community - our employees. We are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a testament to our 70-year legacy and dedication to providing an exceptional employee experience.

Great employees like you are essential to our continued success. We invite you to join us as we welcome change, celebrate new ideas, and provide you with the resources, professional training, and diverse opportunities to grow your career.

Your offer will include:

• Competitive salary

• Annual bonus + benefits effective 1st day + RRSP matching plan + 3 weeks’ vacation

• Benefits including parental leave, unlimited physiotherapy, telemedicine and so much more

• Tuition reimbursement plans and professional development courses

• Employee recognition platform – Be rewarded by your colleagues for your contributions!

• Many exciting career opportunities

Your role on our team:

The Health and Safety Representative is responsible for implementing Minto’s team-oriented health and safety program. This role will support the Construction teams with the monitoring and implementation of Minto’s Health and Safety Management Program.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor Construction Trades compliance with Minto’s health and safety policy and the Ministry of Labour’s (MOL) act and regulations

• Monitor and Manage traffic management plan as needed

• Ensure Trades have provided all safety documentation prior to start of construction projects

• Review Trades’ health and safety policy and program and ensure compliance with Minto’s Trades’ contract agreement

• Review Trades’ corrective measure following MOL work order non-conformance (time and stop)

• Review Trades’ management reporting for critical injuries to WSIB

• Review Trades’ safety documentation during project implementation

• Conduct health and safety audits

• Maintain safety files and log activities

• Coordinate orientation for new trades on site

• Track safety infractions and reporting on trends

• Report all field inspections and safety talks in health and safety software (e.g. e-Compliance)

• Keep record of Trade health and safety policies, toolbox meetings, safety certifications, etc. (uploaded on e-Compliance and intranet)

• Conduct safety toolbox talks with Minto and the trade workers

• Host and take minutes of joint and worker trades health and safety meetings for the construction team

• Maintain health and safety equipment on site (PPE, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, stretchers, etc.)

• Report to the Site Managers

• Perform manual work such as Repairing guardrails, railings, fences etc….to keep the site safe

We would like you to have:

Education: A High School Diploma and relevant post-secondary education is considered an asset.

Experience: 5-8 years of health and safety experience, preferably in the construction industry.

Specialized Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A recognized health and safety designation. e.g. NCSO.

• Health and safety lead or internal auditor training (IHSA) is an asset.

• Dependable/Reliable

• High rise experience

• Adaptable/Flexibility

• Time Management

• Good organizational skills to maintain specific timelines

• Attention to detail

• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required

• Familiar with applicable legislations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Ontario Building Code, Provincial Fire codes and Environmental Protection Act is considered an asset

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or related field is an asset

• Current certification in C.P.R., First Aid and Fall Protection is an asset

• Knowledge of e-Compliance, Microsoft Outlook and Excel software’s are an asset

• Minimum of 3-5 years of health and safety experience including program management and development.

• Must have a good understanding of the various workplace roles and responsibilities.

• Certified as a Joint Health and Safety Committee member.

Our future is better together. Apply now and join us!

Minto is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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