Senior HSE Coordinator

Bird Construction

$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certificate, Diploma, or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • 2 to 5+ years of progressive experience in health and safety roles, preferably in construction.
  • Strong knowledge of Ontario health and safety legislation (e.g., OHSA).
  • Demonstrated experience with subcontractor management, onboarding, and training.
  • Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and enforce health and safety standards for all trades and subcontractors on site.
  • Lead subcontractor onboarding, ensuring all documentation, training, and certifications are complete before work begins.
  • Conduct and review risk assessments and ensure risk management measures are in place prior to job start milestones.
  • Deliver and coordinate safety training, toolbox talks, and site orientations.
  • Perform regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with safety policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with the project management team for pre-planning activities, integrating safety requirements into project schedules.
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-compliance, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities available in multiple locations across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
  • Exposure to large-scale or multi-trade construction projects.
  • Professional development potential through safety certifications consideration.
Full Job Description
Senior HSE Coordinator

The Senior HSE Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing and administering the Bird Safety Program and monitoring safety compliance on the assigned project(s).

We have roles available in the following locations: Mississauga, Cambridge, Kitchener, Georgetown, and Brampton.

What You Will Be Working On

  • Oversee and enforce health and safety standards for all trades and subcontractors on site. 

  • Lead subcontractor onboarding, ensuring all documentation, training, and certifications are complete before work begins. 

  • Conduct and review risk assessments and ensure risk management measures are in place prior to job start milestones. 

  • Deliver and coordinate safety training, toolbox talks, and site orientations. 

  • Perform regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with safety policies and procedures. 

  • Collaborate with the project management team for pre-planning activities, integrating safety requirements into project schedules. 

  • Facilitate regular check-ins and safety meetings with the project team and site supervisors. 

  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-compliance, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions. 

  • Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation. 

  • Stay current with local, provincial, and federal safety regulations and best practices in the construction field. 

What We Are Looking For
  • Certificate, Diploma, or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field. 

  • 2 to 5+ years of progressive experience in health and safety roles, preferably in construction. 

  • Ability to obtain reliability clearance is an asset.

  • Strong knowledge of Ontario health and safety legislation (e.g., OHSA). 

  • Demonstrated experience with subcontractor management, onboarding, and training. 

  • Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies. 

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software. 

  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to various sites within the GTA. 

  • Professional safety certifications (e.g., CRSP, CRST, CHSO, NCSO) are considered an asset 

  • Experience with large-scale or multi-trade construction projects is considered an asset

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