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The Health and Safety Coordinator (HSC) is a professional assigned to a construction site. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and improving prevention activities to ensure the health, safety, and physical integrity of workers. The HSC will manage site agents to ensure the smooth running of the site.

Responsibilities:

Prevention Planning

• Participate in the development, updating, and monitoring of the site’s prevention program
• Ensure that prevention measures are adapted to specific risks
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate OHS requirements from the planning stage

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate OHS activities among employers, subcontractors, and workers
• Ensure the proper functioning of coordination mechanisms on the site
• Manage co-activity situations (simultaneous work)

Risk Identification and Management

• Identify present and potential hazards
• Recommend and implement corrective measures
• Conduct specific risk analyses

Inspections and Monitoring

• Conduct regular site inspections
• Maintain an active and constant presence in the field
• Verify compliance with laws and regulations (CNESST, CSTC) and internal OHS standards

Training and Awareness

• Ensure workers are aware of the risks associated with their tasks
• Ensure workers follow safe work methods
• Participate in safety breaks, OHS meetings, and safety orientations for new workers

Incident and Accident Management

• Receive accident and incident reports
• Investigate events
• Identify causes and recommend corrective measures
• Follow up on corrective actions

Collaboration with CNESST and Stakeholders

• Accompany CNESST inspectors during site visits
• Provide required documents and information
• Collaborate with stakeholders

Administrative Follow-Up and Documentation

• Ensure documentary compliance on the site
• Produce OHS performance indicators
• Write and maintain inspection reports, incident/accident reports, and OHS registers

Required Skills and Qualifications

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent communication and ability to simplify complex information
• Mobilizing leadership and ability to positively influence behaviors
• Active listening, diplomacy, and collaborative mindset
• Ability to manage priorities and work in a multidisciplinary team

Technical Skills:

• Mastery of OHS standards and laws applicable in Quebec (CNESST, LSST, RSST)
• Knowledge of risk analysis methods, ergonomics, WHMIS, lockout/tagout, etc.
• Ability to write clear and structured reports
• Proficiency in computer tools (Office Suite, OHS software)

Education:

• College or university diploma in occupational health and safety, risk management, environment, or a related field (an asset)
• HSC training certification (CNESST)

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant OHS experience
• Experience in facilitating OHS committees and project management is an asset

Salary: to be determined based on experience