Health and Safety Coordinator

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!

Job Summary:

Reporting to the HSE Director, Western Canada, the Health & Safety Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for HSE programs across Western Canada. Responsibilities include incident reporting, compliance tracking, HSE systems administration, training coordination, subcontractor compliance, audits, safety documentation, and field support. This role is ideal for an early-career HSE professional seeking hands-on experience in a national organization focused on safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Management & Program Support

• Coordinate incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and record management.
• Track outstanding action items and assist with safety performance reporting.

HSE Systems & Compliance

• Maintain HSE systems, employee records, training data, certificates, and compliance documentation.
• Support eCompliance administration, reporting, and user assistance.
• Generate reports related to incidents, training, inspections, and corrective actions.

Subcontractor Compliance

• Support subcontractor prequalification and compliance through Avetta, eCompliance, and internal programs.
• Track documentation, address deficiencies, and maintain contractor safety records.

Audits & Program Administration

• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Review safety documentation and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support COR requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Training & Orientation

• Coordinate training courses, employee orientations, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain training records and assist with safety communications and toolbox talks.

General HSE Support

• Coordinate PPE and safety equipment administration.
• Attend safety and project meetings as required.
• Provide administrative support to the Western Canada HSE team.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in health and safety, construction, industrial, facilities, or coordination roles.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe work practices.
• Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience with eCompliance, Avetta, or contractor compliance programs is an asset.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel within Western Canada as required.

Please note: this is an in-office position, 5 days per week. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available. Occasional travel throughout Western Canada may be required.

The salary range is $68,000.00 to $78,000.00 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.

This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Why work at GDI Ainsworth?

GDI Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation

Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives

Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable

Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.