Health, Safety & Quality Control Coordinator

• An opportunity to make your mark in our company in an exciting role
• Receive a competitive salary of $85k, and excellent benefits
• Be part of an established firm with integrity and uncompromising Core Values

About Johnston Builders

Johnston Builders is a privately owned contracting firm founded in 1990 by Don Johnston. With a current staff of 45 professionals, the firm has successfully completed a wide array of construction projects in the public and private sectors across Western and Northern Canada. Check out more about our history!

Johnston Builders specializes in a number of construction sectors including commercial, light industrial, institutional, and multi-residential. We have a diverse project portfolio including urban retail complexes, hotels, medical facilities, educational institutions, shops/offices, and adaptive reuse and restoration, and have been providing our services to clients for over 30 years.

As a company, our Core Values are important to us. We are driven by an exceptional team who exemplifies our core values, we cultivate relationships with clients who share our values, and we pursue projects that reflect our fundamental principles. At Johnston Builders, we value our community and always make an effort to give back to organizations such as the Ride to Conquer Cancer, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity. Our people and community are what makes us great, and if this sounds like an environment you want to work in, read further!

About the Opportunity

Currently, Johnston Builders has an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety & Quality Control Coordinatorto join our team in St. Albert, AB on a full-time basis. Occasional travel to the Whitehorse office, and various job sites across Alberta will be required.

This is a dual role where you will be responsible for all aspects of our health and safety compliance while assisting in the management and compliance of our internal quality standards. Additionally, you will be implementing company initiatives, training, process improvement, and auditing.

Some of your key responsibilities within this role will include:

• Safety (75%)
  • Lead in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s safety program in conjunction with all regulatory bodies
  • Make recommendations and develop plans that will contribute to a safe working environment for our employees
  • Create and implement safety plans while ensuring they are followed daily
  • Conduct regular on-site safety walks, audits, and inspections
  • Responsible for planning, scheduling, and completing of internal and external audits, consolidating audit results, writing final reports, and closing outstanding audit points
  • Conduct investigations that arise from accidents, incidents, and near misses
  • Lead and participate in Health and Safety Committee meetings
  • Manage WCB claims and return-to-work programs proactively, working closely with the employees, their manager/supervisor, and the insurance organization to ensure the employee’s safety and health and protect the company’s interests
  • Mentor, guide, teach, and coach supervisors on health and safety requirements, responsibilities, and how to fulfill them
  • Maintain Health and Safety bulletin boards
  • Arrange training for employees based on requirements and need
  • Collaborate with management to establish, monitor, and share key performance indicators and relevant statistics which can be used to identify trends
• Quality (25%)
  • Assist management in developing and conducting quality assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) initiatives
  • Work with co-workers to create and keep up-to-date QA/QC documents
  • Make recommendations on how to improve these QA/QC guidelines
  • Conduct quality training sessions and workshops when required
  • Maintain and analyze data, and create quality dashboards for management

More About You

In order to qualify for this role, you'll need at least 3 years of experience in the construction industry (commercial, industrial, multi-family residential). Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Legislation and other regulatory requirements in a construction setting, along with HSA, NCSO, or equivalent, is required.

Additionally, the following are strong assets for this position:

• Knowledgeable in the principles of safety and workers’ compensation along with pertinent federal, provincial/territorial, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Experience in Health and Safety regulations/issues/committees
• Preference for familiarity with SiteDocs and Procore
• A valid Class 5 driver's license is required

As our ideal candidate, you have a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and an eagerness to learn. You are a motivated self-starter with high attention to detail and accuracy, along with strong analytical, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills. Advanced verbal and written communication skills, along with effective organizational and time management expertise will ensure success in this role.

Computer skills, including the ability to competently operate software including Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Office 365 are required. As such, you need to be a resourceful and confident problem-solver who can make decisions regarding our H&S and Quality Control to the highest standards.

About the Benefits

In exchange for all your hard work and determination, you will receive a competitive salary of $85k, along with a wide host of benefits including:

• Yearly salary review and year-end performance bonuses
• Competitive and flexible vacation schedule
• Company contributed RRSP matching up to 5%
• Opportunities to attend/participate in conferences and seminars, and support in training and career development plans
• Medical, dental, optometry, and prescription benefits and other insurance coverage
• Health and wellness program
• Competitive mileage rate for use of vehicle
• Employee appreciation and bonding events

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work in a dynamic organization that values its employees - apply today!