Job description
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Health & Safety Coordinator in the Construction industry in Brantford, Ontario.
Total rewards:
$75000.00 - $100000.00 annually
Benefits package including extended health and dental Company vehicle or vehicle allowance for site travel
Participation in incentive plan
The opportunity to shape and own a safety program at a growing heavy civil contractor
Responsibilities:
Lead all incident and near-miss investigations, and support WSIB reporting and Ministry of Labour notifications within required timeframes
Develop and maintain site-specific safe work procedures for high-risk activities such as excavation, trenching, confined space, overhead powerline proximity, and road occupancy
Administer the confined space entry and PPE programs across all sites and chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee and maintain JHSC compliance
Monitor regulatory changes to the OHSA, O. Reg. 213/91, and ISO 45001, and recommend program updates proactively ;
Oversee safety compliance for subcontractors working on company managed sites
Own the health & safety management system, including documentation, internal audits, corrective-action tracking, and preparation for external certification audits and maintain consistent field coverage across all active projects
Coach foremen and superintendents on their weekly H&S documentation (toolbox talks, daily hazard assessments, and site inspections) and follow up to keep compliance high ;
Drive daily equipment and driver inspection completion
The successful candidate brings:
Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety, environmental studies, or equivalent field experience that demonstrates real safety program ownership
Hands-on experience in construction safety, with heavy civil, underground utilities, or municipal infrastructure experience a strong differentiator
Working knowledge of the OHSA and O. Reg. 213/91 (Construction Projects)
Comfort navigating multiple digital platforms, including SiteDocs or equivalent safety management software and Excel for tracking and analysis
Valid Ontario Class G driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites
A coaching mindset, able to hold people accountable without burning bridges
This posting is for an active opening.