Safety Coordinator

About Strescon Limited Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia. In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins. Job Summary This position is responsible for providing safety leadership to management and employees through effective communication and guidance. To drive success, the safety coordinator will educate the workforce, ensuring a reduction in the number of workplace accidents. The ideal candidate must be able to brief employees on the day-to-day risks of the job, conduct orientations and discuss hazards and preventative measures with supervisors and management. The Safety Coordinator must invest time to understand the operations and type of work conducted. To ensure success, the safety coordinator will effectively work with operations to continue to build a strong safety culture. Responsibilities Conduct new employee safety orientations and arranging additional training as necessary Assist supervision with Hazard Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Conduct Health & Safety audits to assess the effectiveness of the Company Safety Program while identifying any areas for improvement Conducting daily workplace inspections to identify unsafe actions and/or conditions Recommend corrective actions and follow up to ensure resolution of identified areas of concern Investigation and timely reporting of all incidents/accidents (personal injury, property damage, near misses, etc.) Organize and facilitate regular toolbox talks Participate in monthly Joint Health & Safety meetings and effectively communicate safety information to division managers Additional duties as assigned Technical Requirements Relevant safety experience in an industrial/unionized environment ideally within the Construction Industry considered an asset. Strong knowledge of legislated requirements in applicable jurisdictions Professional Safety designation (CSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP) would be considered an asset Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs Business Requirements Effective communication with all levels of management A detail-oriented focus with strong analytical expertise Drive to achieve results that meet and maintain safety, quality and accuracy Valid New Brunswick Driver's License Cultural Requirements Exceptional time management and organizational skills coupled with proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment Self-Starter with the ability to work towards success with minimal supervision As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships. About OSCO The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing safety leadership and educating the workforce to reduce workplace accidents. This includes conducting safety orientations, audits, inspections, and participating in safety meetings.

The ideal candidate should have relevant safety experience in an industrial or unionized environment, preferably in construction. A professional safety designation and strong knowledge of safety regulations are considered assets.

• Health Insurance • Dental Coverage • Life Insurance • RRSP • Tax-Free Savings Account Options • Educational Scholarships • Health & Wellness Programming • Celebratory Events • Employee Sport Team Sponsorships

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Safety Leadership
• Communication
• Hazard Assessments
• Job Safety Analysis
• Health & Safety Audits
• Workplace Inspections
• Incident Investigation
• Toolbox Talks
• Analytical Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Self-Starter
• Construction Safety Knowledge
• Unionized Environment Experience

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate