Health & Safety Officer

**Who we are**:
Meseyton Construction was founded in 1968 and is proud to continue serving our community and region with year-round heavy construction capabilities. Our staff are dedicated to each project we take on, whether it is paving a driveway or digging a basement for your home or large road and excavation projects for the public and private sectors.
**What we are looking for**:
Meseyton is currently looking for a qualified Health and Safety Officer to join our team in a full-time position.
**Role &
Responsibilities**
- Oversight and management of all safety-related company compliance through:
- Implementing and maintaining internal and external safety programs.
- Maintaining COR certification and completion of audits.
- Adhering to Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
- Scheduling and conducting safety meetings.
- Completing site safety plans for projects.
- Performing subcontractor safety evaluations.
- Providing and enforcing the use of Personal Protection Equipment.
- Managing Workers Compensation Board claims and employee injuries/illness.
- Documenting incidents and associated investigations.
- Responding to customer requests for safety documentation.
- Scheduling annual building system inspections (hoist, CONO, fire extinguishers, etc.)
- Provision of employee orientations and organize training/testing (First Aid, hearing, etc.)
- Formation and oversight of the employee Health and Safety Committee.
- Obtain locates and permits for excavation projects.
- Manage all MPI fleet management requirements (registrations, audits, driver’s abstracts, safeties, traffic court, etc.)
- Handle MPI Dealer Permit and Vehicle Inspection Station requirements.
- Must be committed to providing and promoting a safe work environment.
- Must possess a working knowledge of state and federal construction sign/traffic control requirements and traffic routing plans.
- Direct the safe flow of public and construction traffic and ensure the safety &
security of public and site crew.
- Works closely with Project Managers and Foreman to provide a clean, safe, secure and hazard free project site in compliance with the company’s policies as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Conducts random and scheduled project site inspections, communicates findings to ensure workplace safety and routinely audits on-site safety compliance.
**Experience &
Job Requirement**:
- Related field with 2 - 3 years of experience, ideally in the construction industry.
- Thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as other safety related laws and regulations.
Wage to be determined on a combination of experience and qualifications.
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay