Job Description

Health and Safety Coordinator, Full Time

We are seeking a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Coordinator to join our team in Halifax. Reporting to the Manager, HSEQ, the HSE Coordinator will ensure compliance with HSE management systems and foster a strong safety culture at our client's site while influencing across M&O worksites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

: What you will do

Conduct routine site inspections and prepare reports on corrective and preventative actions. Engage with clients, employees, and project teams to promote a consistent HSE message and enhance safety culture. Monitor HSE performance, identify trends, and implement best practices. Participate in internal/external audits and assist in report preparation. Perform accident/incident investigations and develop follow-up action plans. Oversee compliance with health, safety, and environmental activities (e.g., FLRA, toolbox meetings, hazard analysis). Conduct new hire orientations and support HSE requirements with a focus on safety culture improvement. Assist with case management and return-to-work requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

: Your background

Diploma in OHS, or equivalent experience 1-5 years of HSEQ experience in an industrial setting with field experience. OH&S designation (CRST, CHSC, NCSO, CSS, CSO) or in progress. Ability to achieve security clearance for site access. Ability to manage client HSEQ software (Cognibox, ISNetworld, EHS Insight). Please note: This position will be full-time on site, Monday to Friday, in Halifax, NS All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance.

CORE SKILLS

: What you bring to the company

Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems Positive can-do Attitude Ability to work as a team with excellent relationship-building skills Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines Ability to work well under pressure Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

WHY JOIN US

Benefits include casual dress, dental care, health plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, and vision care. Strong businesses help build strong communities. We actively partner with organizations that share a passion for promoting safety, health, and education as well as providing opportunities for youth in the communities where we operate.
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A little bit about MacKinnon & Olding

MacKinnon & Olding, a Crosbie Member Company (M&O), is one of Eastern Canada's leading providers of onshore industrial services to the marine construction sector. An ISO 9001 and COR certified company, M&O's trained and certified workforce offers a suite of trade solutions. Specializing in flooring, insulation, painting & coatings, scaffolding and surface preparation, M&O's dedicated multi-trade teams safely deliver the best quality solution at every stage of the project life cycle.

MacKinnon & Olding was honoured to receive the 2024 Construction Safety Nova Scotia Best Safety Culture Award. The award recognizes excellence in an organization's OHS culture, strong safety leadership, a commitment to continuous improvement, and employees who take accountability for safety. Additionally, in 2022, M&O received an Honourable Mention for the OHS Culture Award by OHS Canada and in 2021, Construction Safety Nova Scotia awarded M&O the Innovation Award for developing its Blast Pot Operations program.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Schedule:

10 hour shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Halifax, NS (B4A): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Have you lived in Canada for 5 years continuously and therefore able to obtain your Controlled Goods and Reliability Clearance? How many years of HSE experience do you have?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-11