Coordinator, EHS
About this role
Purpose of Role:
- Provide dedicated, locally based Health & Safety support in Ontario to meet operational demand,
- Ensure provincial regulatory compliance,
- Assist with Achieving & maintaining COR certification,
- Support LiUNA-related safety requirements, and
- Strengthen alignment with organizational HSE leadership standards.
- Maintain compliance sites.
Key Accountabilities:
- Represent ATS and our Core Values
- Consistent on-site support including site visits,
- Ensuring compliance with Ontario health and safety legislation and adherence to Book 7 traffic control standards.
- Inspections, and investigations
- Ontario-specific regulatory compliance
- Union (LiUNA) safety requirement integration
- COR audit management
- Enhanced incident and inspection oversight
- Field-based coaching and training
- Maintaining on-line compliance site
- Proactive hazard identification and risk reduction
- Continuous improvement of safety performance metrics across Ontario operations
- Travel to other branches as needed
Behavioral Competencies:
- Resourcefulness / Initiative
- Analytical Skills
- Communications, Oral / Written
- Organizational awareness
- Staff/colleague empathy
- Adaptability/flexibility
Qualifications:
- OHS diploma/certificate required
- Valid Ontario JHSC Certification (Part 1 & 2)
- Strong knowledge of Ontario HSE legislation (OHSA, Construction Regs)
- Experience with COR (Ontario) program requirements; COR auditor certification an asset
- Experience working within unionized environments (LiUNA preferred)
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Proficiency with WSIB processes, reporting, and return‑to‑work practices
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Proficient computer skills including MS Office, digital HSE platforms, and online compliance systems
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and Construction Regulations
- Strong understanding of Book 7
- Skilled in conducting investigations, root-cause analysis, and hazard assessments
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and client safety expectations
- Strong communication and coaching skills for field-based workforce support
- Ability to build effective relationships with union partners (LiUNA)
- Competence using digital safety systems, reporting platforms, and compliance tools
- Strong organization and prioritization skills in a multi-project environment
Experience:
- 5-10 years of progressive Health & Safety experience in construction or heavy industry
- Experience supporting multi-site operations in Ontario
- Demonstrated experience working with COR (Ontario) program requirements
- Experience interacting with MOL inspectors and supporting regulatory visits
- Experience working within unionized construction settings (LiUNA preferred)
- Proven background leading investigations, inspections, and safety training
- Strong experience using trend analysis, leading indicators, and data-driven decision making to improve HSE performance
- Ability to interpret incident, inspection, and audit data to guide proactive risk reduction strategies
Company at a glance
Since 1966, ATS Traffic has provided complete traffic control for organizations and communities across Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Our local teams are certified in work zone design and setup; sign manufacturing and installation; and the implementation of sustainable active transportation solutions, including solar-powered crosswalks, radar signs, and pathway lighting.
As a 3M™ Authorized Fabricator and Certified Digital Fabricator, ATS Traffic is a leading sign and barricade manufacturer as well as trusted provider of installation services, flagging, lane closures, ITS solution architecture, data collection and smart intersection enhancements.
Safety forward.
For more information, visit www.atstraffic.ca and follow @atstraffic.
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