Pomerleau

Health and Safety Coordinator

Pomerleau$75K — $97K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on Health & Safety experience in the construction industry.
  • Educational background in Occupational Health & Safety or risk management.
  • Familiarity with Certification of Recognition (COR) and Safety Group (IHSA).
  • Exceptional people management and relationship skills.
  • Proficient in using computer programs for tracking and monitoring H&S.

Responsibilities

  • Lead site health and safety initiatives and ensure compliance.
  • Promote Pomerleau's H&S standards and regulations to teams and partners.
  • Craft health and safety plans from project kickoff to closeout.
  • Conduct regular site inspections on job sites.
  • Oversee incident investigation processes and report findings to the Regional H&S Manager.
  • Develop a proactive accident prevention culture on-site.
  • Act as a first responder and implement emergency safety practices.
  • Mentor and train project teams on H&S best practices.
  • Analyze statistics to identify trends and improve practices.
  • Maintain compliance with Pomerleau's COR Standards on job sites.

Benefits

  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.
  • Hybrid work model for corporate roles.
  • Employee stock ownership program.
  • Career growth through development opportunities.
  • Transit pass reimbursement.
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one.
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General Information

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Job Location

  • Toronto, ON


Date Published

07-Jul-2026

Department

Talent & Culture

Min Compensation

75 000

Max Compensation

97 000

Compensation Frequency

Annual

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Arrangement

On-Site

Role Type

Full-Time

Job Description

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As a Health & Safety Coordinator working in the Building Operations at Pomerleau Construction, your mission is clear: safeguarding lives, one protocol at a time. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects - ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion - you will ensure that health and safety on our job sites and office spaces isn't simply just a policy, it's a way of life.

What you will do:
• Be the pioneer for site health and safety where the project teams look to you for guidance and compliance becomes second nature.
• You are the leader as it relates to project specific standards, continuously promoting Pomerleau's H&S standards, OH&S Acts, Regulations and Codes with your teammates and trade partners.
• You are a key player from day one of project kickoffs; crafting plans, leading meetings, and spotting potential hazards through to project closeouts and team celebrations. You are a key member of the projects from start to finish.
• Boots on the ground is your thing, getting active out on the job sites to conduct regular site inspections.
• Lead the incident investigation processes for your project. Dissecting high-risk elements is what you do best, sharing the information with your Regional H&S Manager.
• Prevention isn't just a program; it's your way of life. You are the specialist when it comes to building an environment with a strong accident prevention foresight.
• Be the first responder when an emergency strikes, orchestrating safety best practices when the unexpected strikes.
• Share your passion for training, mentoring, and coaching your team on H&S best practices.
• You compile statistics like no other, identifying patterns and paving the way for proactive improvements.
• You will support with the upkeep of Pomerleau's COR Standards in meticulously ensuring all COR elements are met and maintained on your job sites.
This role could be for you if you have:
• 3+ years of hands-on Health & Safety experience in the construction industry.
• An educational background in Occupational H&S, risk management or direct industry experience.
• Previous experience or familiarity with Certification of Recognition (COR) and Safety Group (IHSA).
• People management and relationship skills like no other.
• Proven experience working with computer programs to track and monitor your project's H&S.
Additional Assets Include:
• NCSO designation.

Benefits
• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate's relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau's official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third-party job board.

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Pomerleau is a construction company specializing mainly in the building, infrastructure, civil engineering, and renewable energy sectors.

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