Field Safety Coordinator

• Duties and responsibilities for this position will be distributed across Ready Mix, Precast installations, and Steel erection operations, with the possibility of expanding to additional business units within Ontario as the company continues to grow
• Develop and maintain Health & Safety training material, including facilitating safety orientations and other Health & Safety training like health and safety awareness and other regulated training requirements.
• Maintain regularly scheduled work site inspections to assist in identifying unsafe actions and/or conditions. Participate in documented site inspections including audits of work standards/procedures.
• Investigate and provide timely reports of all incidents/accidents, provide information to assist in determining immediate and root causes, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in and support monthly Joint Health & Safety meetings and provide effective communication of safety information to the committee in support of their efforts at improving workplace health and safety.
• Work with Field and Production Operations to update and maintain the site health and safety manual, policies, and procedures. This includes making recommendations to enhance the Health and Safety Management System.
• Create/update site specific risk assessments, safe work, and emergency preparedness practices and procedures with Operations and Field personnel
• Support preventative maintenance processes including development of policy and procedures to address unscheduled downtime for machinery and equipment.
• Review the effectiveness of the health and safety management system and make suggestions for continuous improvement using established KPIs.
• Assist operations in managing any injured employee's return to work plan to aid employee recovery and a timely and productive return to work.
• Assist in maintaining employee training records and ensure training matrixes are valid for the roles and current.
• Manage data entry and maintenance of safety documentation
• Support post incident D&A testing measures (i.e. breathalyzer, urinalysis)
• Travel within Ontario is required, company vehicle will be provided
• Designate one day per week to on-site visits at our Precast field installation and Ready-Mix operations, sharing insights, recommendations, and operational improvement strategies
• Additional duties as assigned

• Three to five years of relevant/progressive safety experience in a construction, manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of applicable legislation, regulations, and standards to maintain compliance including familiarity with provincial regulations 213/91 and 851
• Some experience with construction contract language and blueprints is an asset.
• Professional Safety designation (CSS, CSO, NHSA, NCSO, CRST, CRSP) would be considered an asset
• Post-secondary education or technical experience would be considered an asset

• A detail-oriented focus with strong analytical expertise
• Ability to adhere to structured guidelines and established policies, making corrections and recommendations when necessary
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills coupled with proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs

• Effective communication with all levels of management
• Self-Starter with the ability to work towards success with minimal supervision

OSCO Construction Group