Field Safety Coordinator

Job Description

About OSCO

The OSCO Construction Group has been operating in Ontario since 2020 with the acquisition of PreCon Precast Limited, and the expansion of our founding company, Ocean Steel and Construction Limited.

With locations in Brampton and Woodstock, and work throughout North and Southwestern Ontario, as well as the GTA, we are a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions and installation of structural steel infrastructure.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in innovation; building more resilient, energy efficient, sustainable, safe and durable structures.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Safety, while taking daily direction from local operations, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the coordination of safety related training, development and implementation of local safety programs, policies, standards, and procedures.

The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships; supporting and partnering with front line supervisors and operational staff to meet and exceed OSCO’s established safety standards.

The field safety coordinator must facilitate orientations and liaise with senior management and regulators, communicating potential hazards and helping to implement controls.

Effective and persuasive communication skills are essential for success, as the Safety Coordinator needs to invest time to understand the trades and the type of work conducted within different work sites in our lines of business.

With a primary focus on our Field Operations at project sites, the Safety Coordinator will need to travel regularly between site locations throughout the GTA and southwestern Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Health & Safety training material, including facilitating safety orientations and other Health & Safety training
• Maintain regularly scheduled work site inspections to assist in identifying unsafe actions and / or conditions
• Investigate and provide timely reports of all incidents / accidents, determine immediate and root causes, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution of identified issues
• Participate in and support monthly Joint Health & Safety meetings and provide effective communication of safety information to management
• Work with Field and Production Operations to update and maintain the site health and safety manual, policies, and procedures
• Create / update site specific risk assessments, safe work, and emergency preparedness practices and procedures
• Support preventative maintenance policy and procedures
• Review the effectiveness of the health and safety management system and make suggestions for continuous improvement using established KPIs.
• Manage employee’s return to work program to ensure employee recovery and timely return to work
• Assist in maintaining employee records and ensure training matrixes are valid and up to date.
• Manage data entry and maintenance of safety documentation
• Support investigation testing measures (i.e. breathalyzer, urinalysis)
• Travel within Ontario is required, company vehicle will be provided
• Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant safety experience in a construction, manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of applicable legislation, regulations, and standards to maintain compliance
• 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

Business Requirements

• 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

Cultural Requirements

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

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, OSCO Group Services Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options.

Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors : Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate.

Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.