Health & Safety Coordinator in Markham

We are seeking a highly organized, energetic, and detail-oriented Entry-Level Health & Safety Coordinator to join our fast-paced construction team. This role is heavy on administrative work and requires someone who thrives in a high-volume, quick-turnaround environment. You will work closely with our field personnel, project managers, and executive leadership to ensure our jobsites comply with occupational safety regulations, maintain up-to-date documentation, and drive a strong culture of safety across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Administration & Compliance
• Safety Documentation: Maintain, organize, and update all digital and physical safety records, training logs, site inspection reports, and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Subcontractor & Worker Onboarding: Collect, review, and track subcontractor health and safety submittals, clearances, and worker site orientations.
• Training Coordination: Schedule, track, and log mandatory safety training, toolbox talks, and certifications for all staff and field crews.
• Incident Tracking & Reporting: Assist in drafting incident reports, tracking corrective actions, and compiling monthly safety statistics for management review.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare administrative records and safety binders for internal audits and external regulatory inspections.
• JHSC (Joint Health and Safety Committee) Support
• Meeting Facilitation & Minutes: Assist in coordinating JHSC meetings, preparing agendas, recording detailed meeting minutes, and distributing meeting notes to committee members.
• Action Item Tracking: Monitor, follow up on, and log all outstanding JHSC recommendations, workplace inspection items, and corrective actions.
• Committee Documentation: Maintain compliant JHSC records, postings, and documentation as required by applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
• HR Support & General Administrative Duties
• HR Onboarding & Records: Assist the HR department with new hire administration, employee documentation intake, and maintaining updated personnel files.
• Departmental Support: Provide cross-departmental administrative support, including filing, data entry, document formatting, and answering internal inquiries.
• Other Duties: Perform other related administrative and operational duties as assigned to support business operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Health & Safety experience within the construction industry.
• Education / Certification: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Certificate, diploma, or equivalent safety education/designation. JHSC Certification (Part 1/Part 2) is considered an asset.
• Driver's License: Valid Class G Driver’s License with a clean driver's abstract.
• Skills & Competencies: Exceptional administrative and organizational skills with strict attention to detail. Ability to thrive and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and digital document management systems. Clear verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with employees, managers, and external partners.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health and dental benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits: Dental care, On-site parking, Paid time off

Work Location: In person