ABOUT US:

Established in 1934 as a small plumbing and heating company, E.S. Fox Limited today is recognized as a pre-eminent Canadian multi-trade Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Nuclear constructor and fabricator. E.S. Fox Limited works in the industries of oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, pulp and paper, steel, automotive, pharmaceutical, casinos, hotels, hospitals, schools, and themed entertainment.

The company is headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and maintains full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Tiverton, Kingston, Sarnia, and Thunder Bay.

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, E.S. Fox Limited has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious, socially responsible constructor.

The Stoney Creek, Ontario office is looking for organized, detail oriented and professional Environmental Health and Safety Coordinators to join the team.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Area Manager and Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Manager, the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinators will be responsible for implementing, monitoring and enforcing the Company Health & Safety policies and programs, while ensuring safe working procedures on company work sites and facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track and report weekly workplace inspections to site manager
• Complete and maintain site specific safety documentation as required (JSA's, inspections, site training, equipment certifications, ETC)
• Implements and oversees site safety program
• Liaises with management and labour to ensure that the highest level of due diligence is maintained
• Provides counsel and advice to Company management on all H&S related matters
• Coordinates and attends on-site health and safety meetings
• Provides site Health and Safety coaching, training, indoctrination, orientation to employees
• May chair or co-chair Health & Safety Committee
• Thoroughly investigates accidents/incidents and health and safety related complaints
• Help manage WSIB forms and oversees light duty return to work programs
• Generates H&S statistics and provides regular reports in a prescribed format, to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Performs weekly site inspections and monthly safety audits
• Maintains daily/weekly/monthly work activity logbooks
• Maintains safety records and documents
• Maintains record of all safety and site information used to provide statistics, charts, reports etc.
• Ensures compliance with OHSA and all other relevant H&S related legislation and regulations
• Ensures management remains aware of any potential H&S related issues that may negatively impact the business
• Works with management and employees to develop and implement appropriate return to work and modified work programs
• Maintains zero tolerance for on the job safety infractions

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Current knowledge of OHSA, WSIB, Construction and Industrial Safety Regulations
• Current or previous CPR and First Aid training certification
• Experience in WHMIS, Fall Protection/Arrest, Lock out, Confined Space, TDG training
• Completions of post-secondary education (Diploma/Degree in Management or Occupational Health & Safety) an asset
• CSAO certification by the Province of Ontario, an asset
• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation, an asset
• Certified H&S trainer, an asset

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Practical experience in construction site Health & Safety
• Experience in developing and monitoring modified work or light duty programs
• Demonstrated experience in working with WSIB adjudicators
• Specific experience working on a construction jobsite is preferred
• Excellent communication abilities (both written and verbal)
• Capable of identifying safety concerns and speaking and working with those responsible for correction

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Well organized
• Safety minded and detail oriented
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative
• Strong result orientation
• Can be "impartial", see's things for what they really are
• Strong voice, not afraid to speak up

E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.