Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator - (Paramedic)

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Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you're curious, here's what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

• Manage the onsite health care service provided to employees and subcontractors, including first response to areas of the project as required
• Maintain the onsite First Aid Room
• Manage the evaluation and treatment of employees with injuries and/or illnesses and referral to a physician or hospital, and subsequent follow-up treatment
• Follow-up on emergency hospital cases keeping the Claims Management, Site HSE team, project management, apprised of the status of patients
• Administer the Injury Management System including the completion and filing of required forms & reports.
• Maintain confidential medical records in secure fireproof cabinets
• Implement project medical database to support the reporting and follow up of injuries/illnesses managed by the on-site medical staff
• Participate in the development of emergency response plans and coordination for the project

• Support site specific safety orientations, job site inspections and accident/incident reports
• Monitor employees and subcontractors on site to ensure compliance to safety procedures and escalate issues to resolution
• Proactively identify and prevent hazardous situations and take necessary measures to correct them
• Support the organization and scheduling of training programs including but not limited to: WHMIS, Fall Protection, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid
• Assist with the review and file subcontractors' safety submittals

• You have a minimum of 3-5 years' of safety construction experience (ICI)
• You have the ability to delegate and influence others to follow safety rules and regulations
• You are working towards, or are already certified under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations with experience working on a construction site
• Applicants must be registered with the Emergency Medical Assistance licensing board
• Must possess a Provincially approved current CPR/AED/First Aid at the Health Care Provider level
• Knowledge of current occupational health practices and applicable legislation is desirable
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Preference will be given to those with Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
• Proficient in the handling of emergency situations
• Knowledge of medical record keeping requirements in accordance with standards of professional practice, applicable governmental regulations, and HSE requirements
• Knowledge of and experience with data management systems and computer hardware/software
• Knowledge of and experience in organizational and medical management and the principles and methodologies involved in medical practices
• Skills in verbal and written communication

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcome everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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