Health and Safety Representative; Labourer

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario – On site (5 days/week). Company:
Mattamy Homes Canada. Department:
Health and Safety, Construction Site.

Employment Type:

Full-Time.

Reports to:

Manager, Heath and Safety.

When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centered on a foundation of great people, because our team is as solid as they come. At Mattamy, we are optimistic, hardworking and supportive. Together we learn and grow as we strive to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are.

It means your opinion is invited and your contributions count. And it means a career filled with pride, knowing you’re part of an environmentally‑conscious, action‑oriented organization with big plans for the future. The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting – and we’re making it happen.

Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award‑winning culture.

In keeping with Mattamy’s Mission of providing The Best Homeowner Experience and adhering to industry best practices and policies, the Health & Safety Representative promotes and maintains a safe, and legally compliant construction site within our communities through diligent communication, application, and management of Mattamy’s corporate Health and Safety Protocols, SAFE Operating Procedures and Safety programs pertinent to its communities under construction.

• Embody a customer‑first mindset in the execution of all duties.
• Assist in the implementation of Mattamy Health and Safety Protocols, SAFE Operating Procedures and Safety programs.
• Responsible to regularly conduct on‑site inspections, assessing risks and compliance on site.
• Reviews deficiencies with Senior Builder and, proactively implement corrective measures to reduce risk.
• Ensure staff safety training is up to date and orientate new employees and Trade Partners on site.
• Lead incident investigations and complete related documentation.
• Maintains all site safety‑related documents and processes paperwork necessary such as incident reports, meeting minutes, inspections etc.
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of pertinent provincial and local statutes, regulations, by‑laws, and standards.
• Monitors compliance to company standards and applicable legislation. Advises management in areas of non‑compliance and makes recommendations (or, where appropriate, directs action) for improvements to current work practices, systems, policies, and procedures.
• May be required to complete general labourer tasks related to site safety such as, but not limited to, collecting, and disposing of debris; building guard rails; and installing signage.

• Previous experience with investigating, interviewing, documenting, and reporting incidents and accidents in a health & safety context is considered an asset.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills with accuracy in details.
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, and to balance multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and pressures and deadlines.
• A team player, who values communication and can operate effectively with peers.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong decision‑making skills, you possess the ability to display mature, objective judgment in difficult or unusual situations through tactful direct personal action or referral to the appropriate individual.
• Proactive and resourceful, with a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
• Possess strong existing computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and a clean drivers abstract.

• Experience in a residential builder or related construction industry.
• OHS Provincial Certification (or in the process of obtaining) is considered an asset.
• Bilingual.

Successful applicants will be required to become a member of Carpenters Union Local 93 in good standing. Compensation and…