At GTel, seeing is believing. We don’t just mitigate, we eliminate risk for telecommunication firms, gas companies, municipalities and electricity distributors, through first class utility damage prevention services. With our expertise in utility locates, pole testing, ground penetrating radar, leak and corrosion detection, meter reading we help reduce risk and improve safety in the communities we serve.We offer clients a broad range of services to help utility projects thrive from concept to completion. GTel’s people are at the centre of its brand. Every day we deliver on our brand promise to Cherish Customers, Deliver Flawlessly, and stay a Step Ahead. Our employees look beyond the conventional and reach for the extraordinary to win outside the box.Coordinator, Health, Safety & Environment - Fulltime (On-Site), London ONAbout The RoleThe Coordinator, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) supports a large, primarily field-based workforce of 850+ employees delivering Damage Prevention and Energy Services across Ontario and Alberta, with periodic project work throughout other Canadian and U.S. regions. This role plays a critical part in advancing safety performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting COR® certification across GTel and PVS operations.This is an ideal opportunity for an HSE professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and is passionate about injury prevention, compliance, and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesInjury PreventionContribute to projects and initiatives that achieve, maintain, or exceed legislative compliance, including:Workplace Safety (e.G., workplace inspections, driver safety, personal protective equipment, construction site safety, working alone, traffic control, building safety, fire prevention, confined space entry, etc.)Occupational Health (e.G., biological hazards, physical agents, worker ergonomics, hazardous materials management, etc.)Emergency Response (e.G., emergency preparedness, workplace violence & harassment, first aid, incident investigations, etc.)COR® AccreditationSupport HS&E team efforts to achieve and maintain COR® certification in Ontario and AlbertaOrganize files, track progress, and prepare evidence documentation in a timely manner (e.G., highlight references and apply labeling for external auditors at IHSA or AASP) to support three annual COR® audits ( five COR® audits required every third year )Support annual company HSE goals and objectives by arranging and attending meetings, taking notes, generating minutes, and tracking status updatesEmployee Disability Claims ManagementCreate Return-to-Work plan documents to guide modified work accommodations based on medical documentation and guidance receivedPrepare and submit WCB Employer’s Report of Injury (e.G., WSIB, WCB Alberta) documentation in a timely manner,
as guidedCreate customized Functional Abilities Forms for injured/ill employees in advance of medical update appointmentsCreate and maintain individual employee claim file recordsHS&E TrainingSupport company-wide training events and activities by scheduling and communicating requirements through Microsoft Teams or other platformsAdminister training assignments via Citation Canada, WSPS, IHSA, or other providers, as required to meet company, department, and individual training requirementsCreate and update training bundles (e.G., new hires for specific roles, modified duties support, seasonal refresher training, etc.)Lead HS&E training requirements associated with new hire orientation (e.G., develop assignments, provide role-specific Orientation Training Sign-Off documents to supervisors, and communicate login support information)Attend new hire orientations to provide incoming staff with information on the HS&E department structure, practices, and related activitiesConduct training compliance audits for employees returning from absence (e.G., layoff, leave) and assign training as requiredTrack and report on employee training complianceSolicit, collect, and file Orientation Training Sign-Off documents from supervisors within two weeks of employee start datesJoint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC)Lead compliance requirements in the role of Secretary for four PVS and one GTel Joint Health and Safety Committees, including:Create, distribute, and post the annual Calendar of EventsMaintain JHSC member postings, communicate vacancies, coordinate team voting, and notify staff of selection resultsSchedule and attend quarterly meetings, recording key details such as attendance, decisions, and status updatesCreate and distribute meeting agendas at least seven days prior to quarterly meetingsPrepare meeting minutes, obtain approvals/signatures, and distribute/post within seven days following meetingsTrack monthly facility inspections to ensure compliance and communicate results accordinglySafety LeadershipSupport safety leadership and employee engagement by compiling field team HS&E performance data and force-ranking resultsDetermine monthly safety leadership scores for each field team based on established performance criteriaIdentify winning field teamsCreate recognition certificates for members of winning teamsIncident ResponseSupport customer and corporate HS&E incident reporting requirementsCollect and upload monthly HS&E reporting data to support organizational metrics,
including the Health and Safety Performance IndexCapture incident data to generate metrics and support real-time HS&E dashboard reportingDevelop and provide trend analysis, statistics, and summary information (e.G., workplace injury statistics, leading injury types, etc.)Maintain access to WCB online service portals for both companies and leverage reporting as appropriateSystems MaintenanceCreate, maintain, and deactivate employee profiles within the Citation Canada training system to support new hires, transfers, leaves, returns, and other changesEnsure timely response to staff requests for systems supportCompliance MonitoringTrack completion of legislated and/or critical compliance requirements (e.G., monthly facility inspections)Monitor completion against deadlines and report non-compliance concerns in accordance with established proceduresEscalate non-compliance issues to appropriate levels within the organizationScopeReports To: Direct Reports: Director, HS&EQualifications & ExperiencePost-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety (minimum 1-year certificate)2–3 years of HSE experience in a field-based, construction, utilities, or industrial environmentWorking knowledge of Ontario and Alberta safety legislation and compliance standardsExperience supporting COR® programs or safety audits is considered an assetSuccess FactorsExtensive knowledge of applicable provincial occupational safety and environmental legislation and regulations (e.G., OHSA, Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, etc.)Robust computer and systems experience (e.G., vendor management systems, employee training systems, etc.)Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organizationAbility to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyDetail-orientedAbility to build trust at all levels of the organizationDemonstrates sound judgment when advising employees and/or management on health, safety, and environmental mattersGood understanding of the company’s businessWorking RelationshipsInternal: Field teams, supervisors, managers across GTel and PVSExternal: WSIB, WCB Alberta, customers, and suppliersWe promote a culture that is inclusive, diverse, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting.GTel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, GTel will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.We confirm that AI is not used in screening of candidates and this posting is for an existing vacancy.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Coordinator, Health, Safety & Environment - Energy & Utilities (Winnipeg)
🏢 BGIS
📍 Winnipeg