Top Benefits
About the role
Reports To: VP Risk Management
Location: Head Office, Etobicoke
Job Summary
The Health and Safety Officer role represents a key core competence. This is an essential supporting role that has controlled and moderate impact on the success of Fermar Paving Limited (“the Company”). This role plays an essential role in maintaining a pro-active culture of Safety through the development and implementation of industry leading best health, safety and environment practices ensuring the safety of all employees of the Company, and the public in general.
The Health and Safety Officer provides support and reports to the VP of Risk Management by assisting in monitoring compliance with all workplace Safety standards, programs and procedures to ensure every employee get “Home Safe Every Day”.
The Health and Safety Officer will assist in mitigating risk by performing investigations, incidents, accidents and audits. Represent the Company as a HSE contact receiving inquiries from clients, sub-contractors and external entities (e.g., Unions, MOL and WSIB etc.)
Key Responsibilities
- Represent and work cooperatively with employees, clients, government entities, subcontractors on health and safety issues
- Ensure regulatory compliance on the job site and abiding by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Auditing site safety performance and evaluate implementation, recommending corrective actions and follow up to ensure implementation
- Participating in and advising on investigations determining the cause and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Conduct orientations with new and returning workers
- Participate and organize corporate health & safety committee meetings, as required
- Accompany third part inspectors during site reviews.
- Oversee compliance to issues identified during third party inspections
- File safety documentation as required
- Work with human resources to create and implement new company policies while ensuring old policies are still relevant and up to date
- Ensure all safety equipment is in good working order and replace any that is in non-compliance
- Complete respirator fit testing to all employees that use respirators
- Assist in the COR audits as required
- Complete site-specific safety plans
- Administration duties as required
- Track and review safety paperwork submissions for accuracy and completeness
- Perform monthly site inspections
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational health and Safety
- Minimum 3 years experience in a safety role is required
- Experience in construction sector is preferred
- Working knowledge of OSHA and Construction Regulations
- Health and Safety Certification or working towards NCSO is an asset
Demonstrated Management Skills
- Exhibits critical thinking and the ability to mitigate risks.
- Displays time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Training: HSE staff and Company employees at all levels.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Exhibits attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated Interpersonal (People) Skills
- Problem solving, critical thinking. Able to find solutions to complex issues/challenges and mitigate risks.
- High level of personal stress tolerance and flexibility. Ability to retain focus in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize conflicting demands.
- Able to effectively communicate applying sound judgement
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Company Sponsored Training
- New employee orientation
- Code of ethics and Business Conduct
- Quality systems overview
- Health & Safety/Quality Policy review
- Leadership Development
- Specific safety programs such as WHMIS
- Maintenance of Safety Designation(s)
Working Conditions
Travel Requirements
Daily within GTA.
Physical Environment
25% office. 75% construction site visits.
Physical Demand
Moderate intensity. Walking, sitting, lifting less than 5 lbs. occasionally. Consistent computer/laptop exposure.
Mental Effort
Moderate intensity. Occasional challenges demand higher level impact, focus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health benefits and Group RRSP programs
- Company vehicle
- Company provided training and development
About Fermar Paving Limited
BUILDING ONTARIO'S ROADWAYS FOR OVER 50 YEARS OUR ABILITY IS DEFINED BY OUR EXPERIENCE
Fermar Paving Limited is a fully-integrated general contractor operating in the GTA, executing projects from parking lots for our private clients to municipal roadway widenings and highway interchange replacement for our municipal and provincial partners.
ROAD • RAIL • COMMERCIAL
Our commitment to quality, technology, equipment, staff and training has been the driver of our success for over 50 years.
Our industry leading team generates effective solutions which are complimented by our extensive experience with the MTO, regional and municipal agencies , CN, CP and environmental regulatory bodies and approval requirements. Our in-house lab is a certified member of CCIL and is capable of conducting a wide variety of tests. We have also achieved the Certificate of Recognition (COR) from the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association.
At Fermar, we pride ourselves on our relationships and our ability to choose Subcontractors and Clients that align on the topics of safety, quality and productivity. Our pricing is competitive and we are strategically located close to the 400 series highways. Modern up-to-date controls and solid communication throughout the course of the project ensure that issues such as safety, quality control, scheduling and day-to-day construction activities ensure your project will be done right are constantly being monitored and controlled, allowing each project to be delivered on time and on budget.
We also offer equipment and truck rentals, waste disposal and float services as well as supply and deliver both hot and cold asphalt and concrete.
Let us show you how Fermar can help you pave the way to success!
Top Benefits
About the role
Reports To: VP Risk Management
Location: Head Office, Etobicoke
Job Summary
The Health and Safety Officer role represents a key core competence. This is an essential supporting role that has controlled and moderate impact on the success of Fermar Paving Limited (“the Company”). This role plays an essential role in maintaining a pro-active culture of Safety through the development and implementation of industry leading best health, safety and environment practices ensuring the safety of all employees of the Company, and the public in general.
The Health and Safety Officer provides support and reports to the VP of Risk Management by assisting in monitoring compliance with all workplace Safety standards, programs and procedures to ensure every employee get “Home Safe Every Day”.
The Health and Safety Officer will assist in mitigating risk by performing investigations, incidents, accidents and audits. Represent the Company as a HSE contact receiving inquiries from clients, sub-contractors and external entities (e.g., Unions, MOL and WSIB etc.)
Key Responsibilities
- Represent and work cooperatively with employees, clients, government entities, subcontractors on health and safety issues
- Ensure regulatory compliance on the job site and abiding by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Auditing site safety performance and evaluate implementation, recommending corrective actions and follow up to ensure implementation
- Participating in and advising on investigations determining the cause and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Conduct orientations with new and returning workers
- Participate and organize corporate health & safety committee meetings, as required
- Accompany third part inspectors during site reviews.
- Oversee compliance to issues identified during third party inspections
- File safety documentation as required
- Work with human resources to create and implement new company policies while ensuring old policies are still relevant and up to date
- Ensure all safety equipment is in good working order and replace any that is in non-compliance
- Complete respirator fit testing to all employees that use respirators
- Assist in the COR audits as required
- Complete site-specific safety plans
- Administration duties as required
- Track and review safety paperwork submissions for accuracy and completeness
- Perform monthly site inspections
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational health and Safety
- Minimum 3 years experience in a safety role is required
- Experience in construction sector is preferred
- Working knowledge of OSHA and Construction Regulations
- Health and Safety Certification or working towards NCSO is an asset
Demonstrated Management Skills
- Exhibits critical thinking and the ability to mitigate risks.
- Displays time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Training: HSE staff and Company employees at all levels.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Exhibits attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated Interpersonal (People) Skills
- Problem solving, critical thinking. Able to find solutions to complex issues/challenges and mitigate risks.
- High level of personal stress tolerance and flexibility. Ability to retain focus in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize conflicting demands.
- Able to effectively communicate applying sound judgement
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Company Sponsored Training
- New employee orientation
- Code of ethics and Business Conduct
- Quality systems overview
- Health & Safety/Quality Policy review
- Leadership Development
- Specific safety programs such as WHMIS
- Maintenance of Safety Designation(s)
Working Conditions
Travel Requirements
Daily within GTA.
Physical Environment
25% office. 75% construction site visits.
Physical Demand
Moderate intensity. Walking, sitting, lifting less than 5 lbs. occasionally. Consistent computer/laptop exposure.
Mental Effort
Moderate intensity. Occasional challenges demand higher level impact, focus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health benefits and Group RRSP programs
- Company vehicle
- Company provided training and development
About Fermar Paving Limited
BUILDING ONTARIO'S ROADWAYS FOR OVER 50 YEARS OUR ABILITY IS DEFINED BY OUR EXPERIENCE
Fermar Paving Limited is a fully-integrated general contractor operating in the GTA, executing projects from parking lots for our private clients to municipal roadway widenings and highway interchange replacement for our municipal and provincial partners.
ROAD • RAIL • COMMERCIAL
Our commitment to quality, technology, equipment, staff and training has been the driver of our success for over 50 years.
Our industry leading team generates effective solutions which are complimented by our extensive experience with the MTO, regional and municipal agencies , CN, CP and environmental regulatory bodies and approval requirements. Our in-house lab is a certified member of CCIL and is capable of conducting a wide variety of tests. We have also achieved the Certificate of Recognition (COR) from the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association.
At Fermar, we pride ourselves on our relationships and our ability to choose Subcontractors and Clients that align on the topics of safety, quality and productivity. Our pricing is competitive and we are strategically located close to the 400 series highways. Modern up-to-date controls and solid communication throughout the course of the project ensure that issues such as safety, quality control, scheduling and day-to-day construction activities ensure your project will be done right are constantly being monitored and controlled, allowing each project to be delivered on time and on budget.
We also offer equipment and truck rentals, waste disposal and float services as well as supply and deliver both hot and cold asphalt and concrete.
Let us show you how Fermar can help you pave the way to success!