Job Overview

Build a rewarding career as a Health & Safety Coordinator with VanMar Constructors, where you will play an integral role in supporting a protected, compliant, and proactive work environment across our construction projects and corporate operations. Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, you will help coordinate and maintain the Company's Health & Safety Management System (HSMS), ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, O. Reg. 213/91 – Construction Projects, and company policies. Through collaboration with project teams, site staff, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies, you will help foster a strong safety culture and support the continuous improvement of our health and safety programs.

Duties

- Coordinate the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Company's Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) across all active construction projects and corporate operations.
- Develop, review, and update health & safety policies, safe work procedures, job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and project-specific safety documentation.
- Maintain the corporate health & safety training matrix by coordinating employee orientations, mandatory training, certifications, and renewal requirements.
- Conduct scheduled site inspections and audits to identify hazards, verify legislative compliance, and monitor corrective actions through to completion.
- Support project start-ups by preparing required safety documentation, including Notices of Project, Form 1000 registrations, site safety binders, and project-specific safety plans.
- Coordinate subcontractor health & safety prequalification, including WSIB clearance certificates, insurance documentation, training records,



and contractor compliance platforms such as ISNetworld and Avetta.
- Assist with COR® certification activities, internal audits, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) program, including meeting scheduling, agendas, minutes, postings, and follow-up on recommendations.
- Support incident reporting and investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, regulatory notifications, WSIB documentation, and safety communications.
- Compile and analyze health & safety performance metrics, including inspections, incidents, near misses, and hazard reports, and prepare regular reports for management.
- Support MLITSD inspections and regulatory compliance by assisting with documentation, responses to orders, and legislative requirements.
- Promote a positive health & safety culture by providing guidance, resources, and ongoing support to project teams, supervisors, and employees.
- Stay informed of legislative changes, industry best practices, and emerging safety trends to continuously improve company programs and procedures.

Experience

- Minimum 3 years of experience in an occupational health & safety role, preferably within the construction industry.




- College diploma or certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
- NCSO designation (or actively working toward completion); CRSP or CHSC designation considered an asset.
- Current Working at Heights (WAH), WHMIS, Standard First Aid with CPR, and Health & Safety Awareness Training (HSAT); JHSC Certification Parts 1 & 2 considered an asset.
- Solid understanding of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, O. Reg. 213/91 – Construction Projects, and applicable health & safety legislation.
- Working knowledge of WSIB claims management, return-to-work processes, and incident reporting requirements.
- Experience supporting COR® certification, contractor prequalification systems (ISNetworld, Avetta), or health & safety management software is considered an asset.
- Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle with the ability to travel regularly to project sites.
- Strong organizational, administrative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Procore, SafetyLoop, or similar software is considered an asset.

Join the VanMar team and help build a culture where safety comes first. If you are passionate about protecting people, supporting project teams, and continuously improving health & safety performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Health and Safety Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 VanMar Constructors ON
📍 Canada