Health And Safety Coordinator

Job summary

Coordinate facility health and safety programs, including inspections, audits, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and Joint Health & Safety Committee follow-up. Maintain safety documentation, support claims and return-to-work processes, coordinate contractor safety, and lead cross-departmental safety and continuous improvement projects.

Job details

We're currently working with an established manufacturing organization in the Concord area that is looking to add an experienced Health & Safety Coordinator to their team. This is a hands-on opportunity for a Health & Safety professional who enjoys working directly with employees and management, taking ownership of safety initiatives, and driving projects and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. What You'll Be Responsible For Coordinate and support Health & Safety programs and initiatives across the facility. Conduct workplace inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and follow up on corrective actions. Coordinate accident and incident investigations and ensure appropriate follow-up. Support the Joint Health & Safety Committee and coordinate follow-up on recommendations. Deliver Health & Safety training and participate in employee orientations and meetings. Coordinate required training and certifications such as WHMIS, Lockout/Tagout and TDG. Maintain and update Health & Safety policies, procedures, documentation, and communication materials. Support ergonomic, environmental, workplace wellness, and heat stress programs. Conduct and support risk assessments for machinery, equipment, and workplace tasks. Assist with WSIB claims management and return-to-work programs. Coordinate contractor and visitor safety requirements. Work with HR, Maintenance, and other departments to identify hazards and improve safety. Support regulatory and internal audits and ensure required documentation is maintained. Lead and support Health & Safety projects and continuous improvement initiatives. What We're Looking For The key requirements are: ✅ 2+ years of Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing environment ✅ Experience in a Coordinator-level or similar H&S role ✅ Strong knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act and applicable regulations ✅ Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines ✅ Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills ✅ Ability to work independently while collaborating with employees and management at all levels Education & Certifications Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health & Safety, or a related field Joint Health & Safety Committee Certified Member First Aid & CPR certification Internal auditing experience is an asset Experience with H&S systems such as HSELinx, Sphera, or SharePoint is an asset This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be more than an administrator of safety programs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work across multiple departments, and have a direct impact on safety and continuous improvement within the operation. 📩 Interested? Apply directly to learn more about the opportunity.

What you’ll do

Coordinate facility health and safety programs, including inspections, audits, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and Joint Health & Safety Committee follow-up. Maintain safety documentation, support claims and return-to-work processes, coordinate contractor safety, and lead cross-departmental safety and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of health and safety experience in manufacturing, preferably in a coordinator-level role, and strong knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act and applicable regulations. Post-secondary education in occupational or public health and safety or a related field is requested, along with Joint Health & Safety Committee certification and First Aid & CPR; project management and strong communication skills are also required.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Health And Safety Program Coordination
• Workplace Inspections
• Safety Audits
• Hazard Assessments
• Incident Investigation
• Corrective Action Follow-Up
• Safety Training
• Joint Health And Safety Committee Support
• Risk Assessment
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• WSIB Claims Management
• Return-To-Work Programs
• Contractor Safety
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Management & Leadership