Health & Safety Coordinator
Location: Concord, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Coordinator to support and enhance workplace safety across a dynamic industrial operations environment in Concord, Ontario.This is a hands-on role that requires a strong presence within the operation. The successful candidate will work closely with employees, supervisors, drivers, warehouse personnel, contractors, and management to ensure compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is comfortable spending significant time on the floor conducting inspections, identifying hazards, delivering training, supporting investigations, and driving a culture of safety throughout the organization.
The Health & Safety Coordinator will play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving health and safety programs across warehouse operations, yard activities, fleet operations, regulated material handling, contractor management, employee training, incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct health and safety orientations for new employees.
- Ensure required safety training is completed before employees begin work.
- Track and maintain training records for WHMIS, TDG, propane handling, forklift certification, fall protection, lockout/tagout, first aid, and other applicable safety programs.
- Monitor certification expiry dates and coordinate retraining before expiry.
- Support compliance with applicable workplace safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
- Assist with maintaining compliance related to Ontario Occupational Health and Safety requirements, TDG regulations, TSSA requirements, CSA standards, and applicable environmental regulations.
- Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures for operational areas.
- Support SOPs related to regulated material handling, cylinder handling, propane operations, warehouse procedures, loading and unloading, emergency response, and fleet safety.
- Conduct routine workplace inspections of warehouse areas, yard operations, vehicles, loading areas, storage areas, and other operational spaces.
- Identify hazards and follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Investigate near misses, workplace incidents, vehicle accidents, property damage, injuries, and safety-related concerns.
- Determine root causes of incidents and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain detailed documentation related to incidents, inspections, training, corrective actions, safety meetings, and compliance requirements.
- Support driver and fleet safety by reviewing vehicle inspections, accident reporting, documentation, and safe work practices.
- Monitor driver-related safety documentation, including abstracts, daily vehicle inspections, accident reporting, and TDG documentation where applicable.
- Conduct ride-alongs, vehicle safety reviews, and fleet-related safety audits when required.
- Verify proper handling, storage, and safety procedures for regulated materials, cylinders, equipment, and workplace hazards.
- Ensure damaged or non-compliant equipment or materials are identified, removed from service, and reported properly.
- Coordinate Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, minutes, inspections, and action items.
- Participate in workplace inspections with committee members and follow up on outstanding safety concerns.
- Assist with emergency preparedness planning, including fire response, spill response, gas leak response, evacuation procedures, and emergency drills.
- Ensure contractors complete required site orientations and provide proper documentation before beginning work.
- Collect and maintain contractor documents, including insurance certificates, WSIB clearance certificates, and site safety acknowledgements.
- Support ongoing improvements to workplace health and safety programs.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in a Health & Safety role within an industrial, warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, propane, gas, or regulated operations environment.
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Human Resources, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent hands-on industry experience will also be considered.
- Strong knowledge of workplace inspections, incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety documentation.
- Familiarity with Ontario Occupational Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
- Experience administering and tracking workplace safety training programs.
- Experience supporting Joint Health & Safety Committee activities.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
- Practical, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to workplace safety.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Concord, Ontario.
Preferred Qualifications:
- JHSC Certification.
- CRSP, CHSC, NCSO, or progress toward a recognized health and safety designation.
- Certifications or training related to WHMIS, TDG, Propane Handling, Forklift Safety, Lockout/Tagout, First Aid, or Fall Protection.
- Experience within propane distribution, industrial gases, chemical handling, bulk fuel distribution, transportation, logistics, warehouse operations, fleet safety, welding supply, or similar industrial environments.
- Knowledge of cylinder handling, high-pressure systems, regulated materials, and transportation safety programs.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on safety professional who enjoys working closely with operations teams and making a meaningful impact on workplace safety. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a strong safety culture while helping drive continuous improvement across a growing and dynamic industrial operation.
