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Job Title: Health and Safety Coordinator (Early Career)
Location: 100 Queensway West, Mississauga, ON
Position Type: Hourly Contract (18-Month Fixed Term, with potential extension up to 24 months)
Compensation: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour ($62,400 – $68,640 per year equivalent)
Experience Level: Early Career (1 – 3 years of experience)

Position Summary
The Safety Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the health and safety program on an active construction site by promoting safe work practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. Working closely with project teams, supervisors, and workers, the Safety Coordinator conducts site inspections, assists with hazard identification, supports incident reporting, and helps implement site-specific safety initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career health and safety professional to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced industry leaders, and build a strong foundation in construction safety.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• Site Compliance & Monitoring: Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to ensure all active construction activities adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Personnel Support & Coaching: Monitor safe work practices, verify that proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn consistently, and provide guidance to supervisors and workers on site-specific safety protocols.
• Communication & Engagement: Lead and participate in daily or weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings to maintain high safety awareness across the project.
• Documentation & Reporting: Assist in preparing detailed reports for incident investigations and near-misses, and ensure all safety logs, permits, and records are accurately maintained.
• Culture Advocacy: Support the implementation of site-specific safety plans, encouraging worker engagement and accountability.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Environment: Based full-time on an active construction project site, requiring exposure to outdoor elements and varying weather conditions.
• Requirements: Walking and standing for extended periods on uneven terrain. Appropriate PPE must be worn at all times while on-site.
• Schedule: Occasional extended hours may be required to align with project milestones.

Candidate Qualifications
This position is specifically designed to welcome those early in their health and safety career who possess a strong foundational knowledge and a passion for the field.

• Education: Post-secondary education (degree, diploma, or certificate) in Occupational Health & Safety or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: 1 year of practical experience on a construction site or 1 year site exposure to a Heavy Industrial Manufacturing plant; a strong desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced construction environment is essential.
• Certifications: WHMIS and Working at Heights training are required and will be provided if the candidate does not have them.
• First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.

Core Competencies

• Adaptable & Collaborative: Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to professionally influence others.
• Excellent attention to detail and observational skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset regarding risk management

What We Offer

• Career Foundation: Gain invaluable, hands-on field experience on a major, high-profile project.
• Professional Development: Receive direct mentorship from seasoned project supervisors and industry professionals.
• Competitive Compensation: An hourly rate of $30.00 - $33.00 per hour depending on education and foundational knowledge.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Salit Steel is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Every candidate will be valued and considered solely based on their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the requirements of the role.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AI will not be used in the screen of applicants for this position.

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