Health and Safety Coordinator Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Healthcare

Tamarack Homes

Job Title:

Health and Safety Coordinator

Company:
Tamarack Developments

Reports to:

Health and Safety Manager

Salary Range: $,-$,

Location:

Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario

About Us

Tamarack Homes has a legacy of home-building in Ottawa that dates back to the s when Harold Taggart began building homes for returning war veterans. Over the past decades, we have built thousands of homes in communities across the Ottawa and Kingston regions. We take pride in quality workmanship and creating homes that are more than just houses. Today, Tamarack Homes continues to be one of the most sought-after home builders in eastern Ontario.

As part of the Taggart Group, Tamarack Homes is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

The Health & Safety Coordinator supports the administration, monitoring, and delivery of the company’s Health and Safety program. This role assists in documenting safety performance, coordinating training and compliance activities, and supporting site teams to maintain safe working environments.

Key Responsibilities

Program Administration & Reporting

Maintain and update H&S documentation, forms, and software systems

Collect, verify, and summarize safety statistics; prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports for management

Manage and maintain physical and digital safety records including daily equipment inspections, hazard assessments, safety talks, weekly site inspections, and worker orientations

Monitor the H&S shared inbox (if applicable), triage inquiries, and ensure timely communication and follow-up

Coordinate PPE orders and inventory with approved suppliers

Track deliverables, deadlines, and action items using internal systems

Onboarding & Training Support

Deliver and document onboarding and safety orientation requirements for new hires

Support maintenance of JHSC documentation, including meeting minutes, distribution, and follow-up on assigned items

Assist with organizing and tracking safety training and certifications

Site Support & Documentation

Conduct regular site safety inspections

Produce detailed inspection reports in a timely manner

Identify deficiencies and assign corrective actions to responsible parties

Follow up on corrective actions to ensure completion within required timeframes

Assist with subcontractor safety audits and track non-compliance issues

Support accident/incident investigation documentation and reporting

Assist with MOL/WSIB notifications and early return-to-work administration when required

Ensure all site personnel maintain required safety certifications by tracking expiry dates, coordinating renewals, and keeping training records up to date.

Communication & Coordination

Attend site and safety meetings; record and distribute minutes, and track action items to resolution

Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to support ongoing safety initiatives

Provide administrative and field support to the Health & Safety Manager on program development, audits, and compliance activities

Education and Experience Requirements

Diploma/Certificate in Health & Safety or related field

– years H&S experience in construction

Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills

Experience with safety management software considered an asset

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

You manage multiple deadlines while supporting various departments.

Evening, weekend, and overtime work may be required.

You may need to travel and spend extended periods sitting or standing.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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