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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Coordinator #54
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About the role
Are you looking for a central role in prevention and safety within a growing organization? Do you enjoy being hands-on in the field, collaborating with operational teams, and helping to structure effective prevention practices? This opportunity will allow you to actively contribute to employee health and safety, collaborate with Human Resources on the onboarding and integration of new employees, develop training plans, and support the continuous improvement of processes.
Our client, a well-established company in the construction industry specializing in roofing, is looking to add an OHS Coordinator to its team. The company employs over 200 people and operates with full autonomy at all levels, including an in-house garage for fleet and job-site equipment maintenance. Reporting to senior management and working closely with Human Resources, the selected candidate will be involved in the day-to-day management of employee well-being as well as occupational health and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and supervise accident and injury prevention activities on construction sites.
- Develop, update, and implement OHS policies and procedures.
- Coordinate prevention initiatives to engage managers and field teams.
- Prepare and present reports and recommendations to management.
- Collaborate with regulatory authorities (CNESST and other bodies) as needed.
- Participate in the onboarding of new employees and ensure OHS awareness.
- Design and deliver internal OHS training sessions.
- Lead regular safety meetings and clearly explain procedures to teams.
- Analyze job-site risks and propose preventive measures.
- Develop and maintain safe work methods and task analysis systems.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with OHS standards on job sites and equipment.
- Verify compliance of equipment and PPE and keep records up to date.
- Participate in incident or accident investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
- Take part in OHS committees and ensure follow-up on recommendations.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of safety practices and employee training.
- Perform any other related duties associated with the position.
Benefits of This Position:
- Group insurance after the probation period.
- Access to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP/RPDB) after the second year.
- Four (4) weeks of paid vacation according to the construction industry calendar.
- Company vehicle and work tools provided.
- Free lunch every Friday.
- On-site gym access for employees.
- Possibility of support from an engineer for CPI candidates.
- Direct involvement in structuring OHS practices.
Requirements:
- Education in occupational health and safety, prevention, or an equivalent combination.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in OHS, ideally in construction and roofing.
- Good physical condition and ability to work at heights.
- Ability to climb ladders up to 40 feet.
- Knowledge of Québec OHS laws and regulations and related administrative processes.
- Valid ASP Construction card (mandatory).
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license (frequent travel to job sites).
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey information effectively on construction sites.
- Attention to detail, autonomy, and a collaborative mindset.
- Proactiveness, dynamism, and the ability to learn quickly.
- Excellent command of French, both spoken and written.
- Functional English to read and write emails (approximately 30% of communications in English).
- Experience as an internal OHS trainer (an asset).
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial relations, or a related field (an asset).
Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 per year, negotiable based on experience
Schedule: Day shift, 40 hours per week
Status: Permanent
Interested in this position? Please send your résumé to Philippe Falardeau by email at:
pfalardeau@bedardressources.com
About Bédard Ressources Humaines
Bédard RH est une agence de placement et de recrutement qui aide les candidats à valoriser leur candidature et à atteindre leurs objectifs de carrière. Avec plus de 25 ans d'expérience, l'entreprise se spécialise dans le recrutement temporaire, permanent et international, tout en offrant des services de ressources humaines et d'impartition adaptés aux besoins des entreprises.