Site Safety Officer

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Development, implementation, and evaluation of health and safety programs and strategies.
• Report writing: Creating safety progress reports for clients and members of management.
• Conducting safety orientations and ensure workers have met current training requirements.
• Performing detailed scheduled site inspections outlining any workplace and environmental hazards and provide professional detailed site inspection reports.
• Participating in pre-construction / pre-project meetings, providing input and recommendations for Environmental, Health and Safety site procedures.
• Communicate and working with client or client contractor site supervisor to eliminate or mitigate the risk of workplace hazards.
• Liaising with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, as well as site supervisors regarding any health and safety legal notices.
• Attending meetings as required by clients.
• Preparing incident or near miss reports and accident investigations.
• Complete client and contractor orientation training programs as required.
• Attend and participate health and safety trainings as assigned.
• Report any incidents, injuries, illnesses, or client hazards to your supervisor as required.
• Wear assigned clothing and personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation.
• Deep knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Regulation 851 – Industrial Establishments, and Ontario Regulation 213/91 – Construction Projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing health and safety inspections, hazard awareness, incident / accident investigations, and report writing.
• Exceptional communication skills, as well as tact and diplomacy with sensitive information.
• Minimum 5 Years of experience in construction safety.
• Must be proficient with computer and mobile applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to work within a team environment, as well as independently with limited supervision.
• Have a flexible schedule for the benefit of the project, client, or company with a professional and customer service focused attitude.
• Maintaining a valid provincial driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle for transportation to client locations.
• Proficient written and spoken English.