Health And Safety Coordinator

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Gear Equipment Inc. is a Canadian owned and operated construction services company providing a growing range of equipment and services. When Gear Equipment started operations in Ontario in June 2014, Gear had only two Vac Trucks and a dream. By 2015 Gear Equipment had 6 trucks in our fleet and grew again in 2016 to 16 units, and we continue to expand. Our Dry Suction and Wet / Dry Hybrid capabilities bring time- and cost-saving innovation to our customers.

Gear brings innovative and flexible services and equipment to the Greater Toronto and Vancouver areas and is also home of Mecalac equipment. We offer rental, sales, and service of this new versatile line of excavators, loaders, dumpers, and compactors, including specialized rail-based equipment.

We are looking for a Health & Safety Coordinator who will be tasked with helping to build out and further develop our Health & Safety program and our overall safety culture. This is a great opportunity for a new Health and Safety professional to build and expand their knowledge in a practical setting day-to-day while supporting our fleet of trucks in two (2) locations (Bradford, ON and Surrey, BC).

If you are looking to work for a growing company who values the contribution of its employees and you demonstrate creativity, initiative, flexibility and a high-level commitment, Gear might be the place for you.

Please note this position will be based out of our Head Office located in Bradford, Ontario but will be expected to visit job sites occasionally and travel to our Surrey, BC location occasionally. Preference will be given to candidates with Health and Safety experience and/or experience in the utilities/construction sector.

In this role, you will be working closely with the President and Operations leadership to:

• Carry out inspections of workplaces/jobsite to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Health and Safety policies and programs;
• Make recommendations and develop corrective actions with the project team for non-compliances and ensure follow-up for reporting to management;
• Investigate and assist in responding to Health and Safety incidents and assist in completing investigations, reporting and corrective actions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Health and Safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Assist in the development and delivery of employee’s orientations and training programs.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, documents and forms as required by the Health and Safety program.
• Assist in carrying out performance audits
• Assist in managing Return-To-Work programs
• Complete additional assignments and responsibilities as requested by Health and Safety Manager or Senior Management
• Take minutes of meetings as required and distribute them appropriately. - Organize and coordinate workshops and training events as directed by the President.
• Behave in a manner that reflects Gear’s core values and is consistent with the models of a Health and Safety-focused culture.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulations related to workplace safety
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field
• 1-2 years of proven experience as a Safety Coordinator or similar role. Experience in a construction or construction-related environment is preferred.
• Current certification in first aid & CPR
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver effective safety training programs
• Demonstrated ability to research and identify best practices, including potential impacts from legislative or industry-related changes.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills for conducting inspections and investigations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford, ON L3Z 3T1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person