About the company Homestar Group is your trusted partner for all renovation and property maintenance needs, from foundation to rooftop. We serve residential and commercial properties throughout the Greater Saint John Region and beyond.

About the Role Homestar Group is seeking a dedicated, highly organized Corporate Health & Safety Administrator to oversee, implement, and maintain our corporate safety programs across our office and field operations. In this role, you will be the frontline champion for our safety culture, ensuring our crews remain fully compliant with the New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations. You will split your time between maintaining rigorous administrative documentation and conducting active on-site inspections alongside our Project Managers and Crew Leads.

Location: Quispamsis and Saint John area Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities: Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of company health and safety policies, procedures, and programs. Monitor provincial regulatory changes and communicate updates promptly to management and workers. Ensure safety documentation remains current and compliant with applicable legislation, codes of practice, industry standards, and specific client requirements. Prepare daily and weekly safety reports. Submit weekly priority notes and a weekly update report directly to the COO. Conduct regular workplace and site inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments to identify hazards and verify safety compliance. Assist supervisors and workers in identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards. Monitor the effectiveness of implemented controls. Participate actively in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and the development of safe work procedures. Recommend corrective actions to address unsafe conditions and practices. Authorized by company policy to stop or suspend work when an imminent danger to health or safety exists, escalating unresolved concerns to management immediately. Monitor contractor activities on-site for compliance with applicable company and provincial safety standards. Coordinate incident, injury, illness, and near-miss reporting processes. Participate in and lead investigations to determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and track them to ensure timely completion. Maintain accurate health and safety statistics, records, and incident trends to identify ongoing opportunities for improvement. Support and coordinate return-to-work, injury management, and employee accommodation programs where applicable. Coordinate and maintain comprehensive safety orientation programs for all new hires. Identify training needs based on legislative requirements, workplace hazards, and organizational objectives. Deliver or arrange health and safety training as required. Maintain thorough, up-to-date records related to training, inspections, incidents, audits, employee certifications, and regulatory compliance. Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization. Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and awareness campaigns while encouraging worker participation in hazard reporting. Act as an active resource to the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Assist with meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and documentation. Track committee recommendations and corrective actions, and support workplace inspections and investigations conducted by the committee. Assist in the development and maintenance of emergency response plans. Coordinate emergency drills, exercises, and ensure emergency equipment inspections are completed.

Qualifications: Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated experience in a health and safety role, preferably within the construction or skilled trades industry. A diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or a related field is considered a strong asset. Strong, working knowledge of the New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations, and industry best practices. Experience conducting inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for tracking safety metrics. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple site priorities, and communicate safety expectations firmly but professionally to both field crews and management.

Why Join Homestar? Homestar Group is a well-established company with a large and expanding client base. We offer: Competitive Compensation Manulife Extended Health Coverage RRSP Contribution Goodlife Fitness Discounts and More!

How to Apply: Send your resume to mariana@homestarinc.ca with the subject line: Corporate Health & Safety Administrator – [Your Name]”

Eligibility: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with a valid Canadian work permit.