Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest weve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries.
In Australia we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection we witnessed an 80 percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...
The On-site Safety Coordinator is responsible for driving a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance with all health safety and environmental regulations at the site level.
This role provides hands-on leadership to operational team. The Site Safety Lead acts as the primary safety resource for the site partnering with operations leadership to reduce incidents improve compliance and enhance overall workplace safety performance.
The On-site Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in protecting employees maintaining regulatory compliance minimizing operational risk and supporting overall business performance by ensuring safety remains a core operational priority.
What You Will Do:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal provincial/state and local health and safety regulations.
- Monitor high-risk activities and ensure safe work practices are followed.
- Reinforce safe work practices through real-time intervention and positive recognition.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and audits of the facility.
- Conduct new employee safety orientations.
- Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment.
- Facilitate ongoing safety training (e.g. WHMIS PPE lockout/tagout confined space etc.)
- Conduct behavioral safety observations and deliver constructive feedback.
- Promote safety awareness and engagement programs.
- Provide daily field-based safety coaching to frontline employees and supervisors.
- Promote a proactive safety culture.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-3 years of progressive experience working as an On-site Safety Coordinator
- Ability to influence and coach employees at all levels.
- Must be able to manage multiple & competing priorities and complete tasks on time in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently with attention to details.
- Strong knowledge of H&S regulations specifically OSHA requirements.
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Safety or related field (preferred).
- Relevant certifications considered an asset.
- Must be proficient with MS Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity accordance with anti-discrimination law it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest weve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare ind...
Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest weve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries.
In Australia we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection we witnessed an 80 percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...
The On-site Safety Coordinator is responsible for driving a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance with all health safety and environmental regulations at the site level.
This role provides hands-on leadership to operational team. The Site Safety Lead acts as the primary safety resource for the site partnering with operations leadership to reduce incidents improve compliance and enhance overall workplace safety performance.
The On-site Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in protecting employees maintaining regulatory compliance minimizing operational risk and supporting overall business performance by ensuring safety remains a core operational priority.
What You Will Do:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal provincial/state and local health and safety regulations.
- Monitor high-risk activities and ensure safe work practices are followed.
- Reinforce safe work practices through real-time intervention and positive recognition.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and audits of the facility.
- Conduct new employee safety orientations.
- Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment.
- Facilitate ongoing safety training (e.g. WHMIS PPE lockout/tagout confined space etc.)
- Conduct behavioral safety observations and deliver constructive feedback.
- Promote safety awareness and engagement programs.
- Provide daily field-based safety coaching to frontline employees and supervisors.
- Promote a proactive safety culture.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-3 years of progressive experience working as an On-site Safety Coordinator
- Ability to influence and coach employees at all levels.
- Must be able to manage multiple & competing priorities and complete tasks on time in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently with attention to details.
- Strong knowledge of H&S regulations specifically OSHA requirements.
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Safety or related field (preferred).
- Relevant certifications considered an asset.
- Must be proficient with MS Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity accordance with anti-discrimination law it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
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