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Job Title: Health and Safety Officer
Reports to: Health and Safety Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: General Motors – Oshawa Ontario
JJ McGuire is proud to be one of Durham Region’s largest general contractors. We are honored and proud to include among our many clients, the likes of General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Dupont, Durham
College, Trent University, LCBO, the City of Oshawa, City of Peterborough, Toronto Transit Commission just to name a few.
We are seeking resumes from qualified candidates with a background in Occupational Health and Safety who are looking for a challenging and rewarding position within our organization. The chosen candidate must have excellent communication, client relation and computer skills with the willingness to learn within the fast-paced environments of the construction industry. Candidate will be involved in overseeing demolition, construction work and ensure overall safety onsite.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of the OHS Act and Regulations
- Excellent and professional written and oral communication skills
- Excellent safety reporting skills
- Above average observation skills
(to be able to recognize all workplace hazards and refer to OHSA regs)
- Proficient with computer and mobile applications
- Be able to work within a team environment as well as work without supervision
- Be able to multi-task and meet deadlines as required
- Be able to take direction and learn from Senior Health and Safety Professionals
- Ability to work weekends is required
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and fulfillment of contractual environmental, health and safety requirements at our GM job sites.
- Supports and provides recommendations on-site health and safety matters.
- Monitors and enforces adherence to all applicable legislation and internal company policies
- Conducts site orientations and verifies worker training records
- Completes site inspections ensuring timely corrective action
- Ability to work within a team environment as well as work without supervision
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines as required
- Maintains ongoing communication with management and all staff on all health and safety matters
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of environmental, health and safety
- Computer proficiency
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Effective training and presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to understand complex processes
- Must have experience working on construction job sites
LICENSES AND/OR PROFESSIONAL ACCERDATION:
Recommended Licences:
- NCSO Designation
- CRSP
- Gold Seal
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oshawa, ON L1J 1N6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
