Posted 5 days ago
Health & Safety Coordinator
@ FERMAR
Toronto, Ontario
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Overview
Fermar Paving Limited is hiring a full-time Health & Safety Coordinator at its Etobicoke head office, reporting to the VP Risk Management/Health & Safety Manager. The role supports site safety across GTA construction projects through audits, investigations, orientations and regulatory compliance. The posted pay is $60,000 to $90,000 per year, with health benefits, Group RRSP, a company vehicle and daily GTA travel.
Responsibilities:
- Audit site safety performance and recommend corrective actions
- Participate in investigations of incidents and accidents
- Conduct orientations for new and returning workers
- Ensure OSH Act compliance on job sites
- Perform monthly site inspections and complete safety paperwork
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in occupational health and safety preferred
- 1-3 years experience in a safety role is an asset
- Experience in the construction sector preferred
- Working knowledge of OSHA and construction regulations
- NCSO certification or working towards it is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 5 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NCSO, WHMIS |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Health and Safety |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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FERMAR
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Job description
Fermar Paving Limited is a fully integrated general contractor operating in the GTA, executing projects from parking lots for our private clients to municipal roadway widenings and highway interchange replacement for our municipal and provincial partners.
Our mission is to build and maintain quality infrastructure, safely connecting families and communities.
At Fermar, we firmly believe the identification and commitment to a set of core values is fundamental for the creation of a high-performance culture.
CORE VALUES
We come together to honour our commitments and achieve results....No Matter What!
Quality is in our DNA, we never settle for less
We face challenges head on with honesty and transparency
We put Safety first.....above all else
We are passionate about our work, dedicated to our customers and committed to the Fermar Family
This position is for 1 existing vacancy.
Pay scale: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Reports To: VP Risk Management/Health & Safety Manager
Division: Corporate
Location: Head Office, Etobicoke
The Health and Safety Coordinator role represents a key core competence. This is an essential supporting role that has controlled and moderate impact on the success of Fermar Paving Limited (“the Company”). This role plays an essential role in maintaining a proactive culture of Safety through the development and implementation of industry, leading best health, safety and environment practices ensuring the safety of all employees of the Company, and the public in general.
The Health and Safety Coordinator provides support and reports to the VP of Risk Management by assisting in monitoring compliance with all workplace Safety standards, programs and procedures to ensure every employee get “Home Safe Every Day”.
The Health and Safety Coordinator will assist in mitigating risk by performing investigations, incidents, accidents and audits. Represent the Company as a HSE contact receiving inquiries from clients, sub-contractors and external entities (e.g., Unions, MOL and WSIB etc.)
Key Responsibilities
Travel Requirements:Daily within GTA.
Physical Environment:25% office. 75% construction site visits.
Physical Demand: Moderate intensity. Walking, sitting, lifting less than 5 lbs. occasionally. Consistent computer/laptop exposure.
Mental Effort: Moderate intensity. Occasional challenges demand higher level impact, focus.
Benefits
We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants.
Our mission is to build and maintain quality infrastructure, safely connecting families and communities.
At Fermar, we firmly believe the identification and commitment to a set of core values is fundamental for the creation of a high-performance culture.
CORE VALUES
We come together to honour our commitments and achieve results....No Matter What!
Quality is in our DNA, we never settle for less
We face challenges head on with honesty and transparency
We put Safety first.....above all else
We are passionate about our work, dedicated to our customers and committed to the Fermar Family
This position is for 1 existing vacancy.
Pay scale: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Reports To: VP Risk Management/Health & Safety Manager
Division: Corporate
Location: Head Office, Etobicoke
The Health and Safety Coordinator role represents a key core competence. This is an essential supporting role that has controlled and moderate impact on the success of Fermar Paving Limited (“the Company”). This role plays an essential role in maintaining a proactive culture of Safety through the development and implementation of industry, leading best health, safety and environment practices ensuring the safety of all employees of the Company, and the public in general.
The Health and Safety Coordinator provides support and reports to the VP of Risk Management by assisting in monitoring compliance with all workplace Safety standards, programs and procedures to ensure every employee get “Home Safe Every Day”.
The Health and Safety Coordinator will assist in mitigating risk by performing investigations, incidents, accidents and audits. Represent the Company as a HSE contact receiving inquiries from clients, sub-contractors and external entities (e.g., Unions, MOL and WSIB etc.)
Key Responsibilities
- Represent and work cooperatively with employees, clients, government entities, subcontractors on health and safety issues
- Ensure regulatory compliance on the job site and abiding by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Auditing site safety performance and evaluate implementation, recommending corrective actions and follow up to ensure implementation
- Participating in and advising on investigations determining the cause and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Conduct orientations with new and returning workers
- Participate in corporate health & safety committee meetings, as required
- Accompany third part inspectors during site reviews.
- Oversee compliance to issues identified during third party inspections
- File safety documentation as required
- Work with human resources to create and implement new company policies while ensuring old policies are still relevant and up to date
- Ensure all safety equipment is in good working order and replace any that is in non-compliance
- Complete respirator fit testing to all employees that use respirators
- Assist in the COR audits as required
- Complete site-specific safety plans as required
- Administration duties as required
- Track and review safety paperwork submissions for accuracy and completeness
- Perform monthly site inspections
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational health and Safety is preferred
- 1-3 years experience in a safety role is an asset
- Experience in construction sector is preferred
- Working knowledge of OSHA and Construction Regulations
- Health and Safety Certification or working towards NCSO is an asset
- Exhibits critical thinking and the ability to mitigate risks.
- Displays time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Training: HSE staff and Company employees at all levels.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Exhibits attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem solving, critical thinking. Able to find solutions to complex issues/challenges and mitigate risks.
- High level of personal stress tolerance and flexibility. Ability to retain focus in a fast-paced environment and prioritize conflicting demands.
- Able to effectively communicate applying sound judgement
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- New employee orientation
- Code of ethics and Business Conduct
- Quality systems overview
- Health & Safety/Quality Policy review
- Leadership Development
- Specific safety programs such as WHMIS
- Maintenance of Safety Designation(s)
Travel Requirements:Daily within GTA.
Physical Environment:25% office. 75% construction site visits.
Physical Demand: Moderate intensity. Walking, sitting, lifting less than 5 lbs. occasionally. Consistent computer/laptop exposure.
Mental Effort: Moderate intensity. Occasional challenges demand higher level impact, focus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health benefits and Group RRSP programs
- Company vehicle
- Company provided training and development
We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants.
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