Health and Safety Coordinator

About Us

NGE Canada is an affiliate of the NGE Group, a leading construction company based in France. As NGE expands its presence internationally, NGE Canada is looking for a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our RSSOM Team.

You will be part of an international team, composed mainly of engineers and construction employees, able to meet the expectations of the local and international markets.

We are growing fast in Canada and we need you!

About the Project

The Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations, and Maintenance (RSSOM ) project is one of many contracts to deliver the Ontario Line, a 15.

6-kilometre stand-alone rapid transit line that will connect the Ontario Science Centre to Exhibition / Ontario Place.

Project Benefits

• Faster, more frequent and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station
• Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time
• Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway
• Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option

The Role

The Health and Safety Coordinator works with line management to ensure support provided in achieving zero incident performance in health and safety on the assigned area / project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Health & Safety on assigned construction sites. Advise the site team on health and safety issues, identify gaps and opportunity for improvement.
• Develop, implement, communicate and / or monitor site specific safety plans and documents related to hazard identification and assessment, site specific safe work plans, emergency response etc.
• Monitors local regulations and client requirements and standards along with company policies and standards to ensure compliance.
• Assist external safety inspections (MOL, MX / other departments) and follow up to close items.
• Conduct site specific safety orientations / emergency drills / stand downs.
• Conduct site safety observations to monitor adherence to safe work procedures of site staff, unionized workforce, and subcontractors.
• Conduct / provide guidance with respect to worksite incident investigations and preparation of reports. Follow up for closure of action plans.
• Monitor subcontractor’s safety performance.
• Participate / lead site JHSC / WTC in fulfilling their mandates.
• Document and file all site related health and safety data.
• Complete additional assignments and responsibilities as required / requested by Health and Safety Manager or Senior Management.

Qualifications

Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering Technology, Science), combined with several years’ experience in the delivery of Occupational Health, Safety, Programs with focus on a construction / rail environment;

or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the performance of safety monitoring and oversight functions of large construction / rail projects.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations for Construction Projects, WHMIS, First Aid, Technical Standards and Safety Act and Workplace and Safety Insurance Act).
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Heavy construction industry and / or rail sector.
• Strong passion for fostering a safe work environment.
• Must have a valid Province of Ontario Class G driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Should you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment Team know.