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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator to lead and support workplace safety initiatives that protect employees, contractors, visitors, and company assets. This role is responsible for helping the organization maintain a safe, compliant, and proactive working environment by coordinating health and safety programs, monitoring regulatory requirements, and promoting a strong culture of prevention. The ideal candidate combines practical knowledge of occupational safety standards with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
The Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator works closely with managers, supervisors, human resources, operations teams, and external stakeholders to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective control measures. This position plays a central role in developing safety procedures, organizing training sessions, conducting inspections, and supporting incident investigations. The coordinator also helps ensure that the company complies with local laws, internal policies, and industry best practices related to occupational health and safety.
A successful candidate will be comfortable working in both office and operational environments, reviewing documentation, observing work practices, and engaging employees at all levels. They will maintain accurate records of incidents, corrective actions, training completion, audits, and compliance activities. They will also assist in emergency preparedness planning, including evacuation procedures, first aid coordination, fire safety measures, and response drills.
In this role, you will analyze workplace trends and safety data to recommend improvements that reduce accidents, injuries, and operational disruptions. You will support the implementation of preventive measures, personal protective equipment programs, ergonomic initiatives, and contractor safety requirements. You will also help communicate safety expectations clearly and consistently, ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and feel empowered to report concerns.
The Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator should be detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as this role often involves coaching teams, influencing safe behavior, and collaborating across departments. Experience with audits, inspections, compliance reporting, and safety training is highly valuable.
This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who wants to make a meaningful impact on employee wellbeing and organizational performance. By strengthening safety systems and encouraging a culture of accountability, the Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator helps create a workplace where people can perform their duties confidently, responsibly, and safely every day.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
- Monitor compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Organize and deliver safety training, onboarding, and awareness sessions for employees
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and document findings
- Maintain records related to audits, inspections, training, incidents, and corrective actions
- Support risk assessments and help implement preventive and protective measures
- Assist with emergency response planning, drills, and safety communication initiatives
Requirements
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- Experience in workplace safety coordination, compliance, or risk management
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and best practices
- Ability to conduct inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping
- Ability to deliver training and influence safe workplace behavior
- Attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have coordinating workplace health and safety programs?
- How do you stay informed about changes in occupational safety regulations?
- Can you describe a time when you identified and corrected a significant workplace hazard?
- What approach do you use when investigating incidents or near misses?
- How do you encourage employees and managers to follow safety procedures?
- What types of safety training have you delivered in previous roles?
- How do you prioritize corrective actions after an inspection or audit?
- What safety reporting tools or systems have you used?
