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 project site located in Windsor, Ontario is looking for organized, detail oriented and professional Site Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to join the project team for a 35-week contract.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Area Manager and Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Manager, the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator will be responsible for implementing, monitoring and enforcing the company health and safety policies and programs, while ensuring safe working procedures on company work sites, facilities and regulatory compliance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements and oversees site safety program through continuous on-site monitoring during field execution
• Liaises with management and labour to ensure that the highest level of due diligence is maintained
• Provides counsel and advice to project management on all health and safety related matters
• Coordinates and attends on-site health and safety meetings
• Provides site Health and Safety training, indoctrination, orientation to employees
• Provides WHMIS training
• May chair or co-chair Health & Safety Committee
• Thoroughly investigates lost time accidents/incidents and health and safety related complaints
• Generates H&S statistics and provides regular reports in a prescribed format, to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Perform daily observations of our project sites and assist site supervision to ensure all work activities are done safely and within Legislative requirements.
• Performs weekly documented site inspections and monthly safety audits
• Maintains daily/weekly/monthly work activity logbooks
• Maintains record of all safety and site information used to provide statistics, charts, reports etc.
• 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
• Ensures responsibilities and accountabilities are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with E.S. Fox Limited Environmental Health and Safety Management Program and OHSA requirements
• Ensures that environmental aspects within their sphere of responsibility are adhered to pursuant to ISO 14001 requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of post-secondary education in Business Management or Occupational Health and Safety
• Construction Trade Certification is preferred
• WSIB Certificate Member (JHSC}
• CPR - First Aid
• Valid Driver's License
• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation is an asset
• Certified Safety Officer, or working towards (NCSO}
• COR audit experience is considered an asset

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Three (3) years' experience working in a health and safety role in a construction environment
• Strong knowledge and experience working with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Intermediate skill level working with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication abilities (both written and verbal)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Quality-minded and detail-oriented
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative
• Strong results orientation
• Team player

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.