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Health & Safety Leadership 

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the Health and Safety Management System. 

• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all telecommunications and construction operations. 

• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to managers, supervisors, and field personnel. 

• Develop annual health and safety objectives and performance indicators. 

COR® Certification & Auditing 

• Maintain and administer COR® certification requirements. 

• Coordinate internal and external COR® audits. 

• Ensure audit recommendations and corrective action plans are implemented and monitored. 

• Maintain audit documentation and evidence to support certification requirements. 

• Prepare management reports regarding compliance and audit performance. 

Legislative Compliance 

• Ensure compliance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Projects Regulation.  

• Monitor legislative changes and communicate impacts to management and field staff. 

• Support workplace inspections and respond to Ministry orders as required. 

Training & Competency Management 

• Develop and deliver safety orientation and training programs. 

• Ensure workers maintain all required certifications and qualifications. 

• Coordinate training including:  

• Working at Heights 

• First Aid/CPR 

• WHMIS 

• Traffic Control 

• Confined Space Entry 

• Fall Protection 

• Elevated Work Platforms 

• Excavation Safety 

• Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Training 

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control 

• Lead hazard assessments and risk management initiatives. 

• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Procedures. 

• Evaluate high-risk activities including:  

• Tower climbing 

• Aerial telecommunications work 

• Utility locates 

• Fibre optic installations 

• Excavations and trenching 

• Traffic management 

• Line work and electrical hazards 

• Equipment operation 

Inspections & Incident Management 

• Conduct workplace audits, inspections, and safety observations. 

• Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, vehicle collisions, and property damage events. 

• Complete root cause analyses and establish corrective actions. 

• Track incident trends and develop preventive initiatives. 

Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) 

• Support JHSC and Health & Safety Representative programs. 

• Ensure committee meetings are conducted and documented in accordance with OHSA requirements. 

• Assist with workplace inspections and recommendations. 

Contractor & Client Compliance 

• Review subcontractor safety documentation and qualifications. 

• Ensure compliance with client-specific safety programs. 

• Participate in client audits and safety meetings. 

• Maintain Certificate of Insurance, WSIB, and contractor compliance documentation.