Your new company

Our client is an established ICI construction management firm committed to maintaining safe, compliant, and well-managed project environments. With safety embedded across its office and field operations, the company is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Jr. Health & Safety Coordinator to support its ongoing growth.

Your new role

As the Jr. Health & Safety Coordinator, you will work closely with company leadership, project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors, and employees to promote a strong and consistent safety culture.

You will support the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s Health & Safety Management System, maintain policies and project documentation, conduct workplace inspections and site audits, and provide practical guidance on secure work practices. You will also monitor changes to health and safety legislation and help ensure compliance across company operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting construction site inspections, workplace assessments, and safety audits
- Identifying hazards and recommending appropriate corrective actions
- Maintaining health and safety policies, procedures, manuals, safe work practices, and job hazard analyses
- Supporting project kick-off meetings and site-specific safety planning
- Reviewing subcontractor safety documentation and compliance requirements
- Preparing and maintaining project safety records, inspection reports, orientations, hazard assessments, and first aid documentation
- Coordinating Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings, preparing minutes, and tracking action items
- Developing toolbox talks and other safety awareness initiatives
- Monitoring PPE compliance and supporting the management of safety equipment and supplies




- Maintaining emergency response plans for project and office locations

You will act as a key point of contact for incidents, injuries, near misses, and other health and safety concerns. This will include completing incident reports, supporting investigations, identifying root causes, tracking corrective actions, and liaising with regulatory agencies or external stakeholders when required. You may also support WSIB claims, return-to-work programs, and modified work arrangements.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

- A diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Human Resources, or a related discipline
- One to three years of dedicated health and safety experience, preferably within the construction industry
- Experience conducting site inspections, safety audits, and incident investigations
- Working knowledge of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations
- Strong communication, organization, documentation, and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work effectively with field employees, subcontractors, supervisors, project managers, and senior leadership

What you’ll get in return

You will join a growing construction organization where you can make a visible impact on workplace safety and operational performance. You will receive a base salary of $60K-$75K, benefits, and paid vacation.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply with an up-to-date copy of your resume. If this position is not quite right for you but you are exploring new opportunities within construction or health and safety, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

AI may be used in the screening process for this role.

📌 Jr Health and Safety Coordinator (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Hays
📍 Richmond Hill