Health & Safety Coordinator

Location: Ottawa, ON (on-site)
Language: English - fluent; French - intermediate 
Background Check Requirement: Criminal Record Check and employment references required 

About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and making a meaningful impact every day? We are recruiting for a full-time Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator to support a highly regulated operational environment where safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. In this role, you will help foster a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and industry best practices.

Working closely with leaders, frontline employees, and cross-functional teams, you will play an important role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting initiatives that protect people and strengthen organizational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys balancing field work with program coordination and continuous improvement.

What's In It for You
Join an organization that values collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful safety initiatives, partner with experienced professionals, and contribute to a workplace that prioritizes employee well-being while encouraging continuous learning and development.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll coordinate workplace inspections, hazard assessments, accident investigations, and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• You'll lead ergonomic assessments, coordinate safety equipment recommendations, and support PPE compliance and inventory management.
• You'll review and update safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and industry best practices.
• You'll coordinate employee safety training, workplace audits, and support ongoing occupational health and safety initiatives and special projects.
• You'll prepare reports, maintain safety records, support Workplace Health and Safety Committee activities, and analyze safety data to identify improvement opportunities.
• You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide expert safety guidance and support investigations involving operational safety matters.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2-4 years of progressive Occupational Health and Safety experience.
• College diploma or university degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Science, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing safety policies, procedures, reports, orientation programs, and coordinating safety training.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and/or federal OHS legislation, incident investigation techniques, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, along with experience managing safety records and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ergonomics experience, ISO 45001 knowledge, and progress toward a recognized OHS designation are an asset.

Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone who enjoys being out in the field, building relationships, and finding practical ways to make the workplace safer. If you're proactive, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement, you'll thrive on our team."

Why Partner with Altis
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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.