Health & Safety Coordinator

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
On-site with travel to multiple locations required
Hours of work: 8 am to 4 pm - Monday to Friday

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a respected organization in the residential construction and real estate development sector to hire a Health and Safety Coordinator. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented health and safety professional who enjoys balancing field-based activities with administrative coordination while helping create safe, compliant, and productive work environments.

You will work closely with construction leadership, human resources, site teams, and trade partners to support health and safety initiatives across multiple projects. Your contributions will help ensure employees and contractors have the training, resources, and support they need to maintain a strong culture of workplace safety.

What’s In It for You

This organization is committed to professional growth, long-term career development, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture. You’ll gain exposure to a variety of construction projects while working alongside experienced industry professionals who value innovation, accountability, and teamwork.

This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on employee wellbeing while building expertise in construction health and safety practices within a supportive and growth-focused environment.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll coordinate safety meetings with employees and trade partners, ensuring clear communication of policies, procedures, and expectations.
• In this role, you’ll manage and track employee training requirements to maintain compliance with legislative and organizational standards.
• You’ll participate in and co-chair Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, documenting discussions and distributing meeting minutes.
• You’ll support onboarding activities, safety orientations, and other administrative initiatives related to workplace health and safety.
• You’ll collaborate with construction teams to collect, review, and maintain contractor certifications and compliance documentation.
• You’ll assist with project safety setup activities, including safety boards, signage, and site-specific requirements.
• You’ll support inspections, audits, and incident investigations while helping promote safe work practices across all sites.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1-3 years of health and safety experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulation O. Reg. 213/91.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with employees, trades, and leadership teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable access to a personal vehicle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook are MUST) and the ability to learn new technologies and systems.

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organized, and passionate about workplace safety. This is a great opportunity for a professional who wants to grow their career while helping create safe and successful construction projects."

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.