About Our Company - Prospiant represents the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and is the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The company has expertise in custom-designed, manufactured, and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers.
Prospiant embodies long-term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end-to-end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success. Our customers rely on our expertise to succeed in these markets:
- Produce — growers of fruits and vegetables located closer to grocery retailers and restaurants they supply
- Commercial — growers of flowers and plants as well as greenhouses for educational, research and institutional organizations and retail businesses
We are trusted AgTech experts partnering to grow a prosperous and sustainable world. Our success in the produce, commercial, and cannabis markets couldn't be possible without our employees' commitment to our core values - Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.
- Make It Better - Challenges our way of thinking every day to exceed the needs of our customers and improve our business and workplace. Raises the bar and sets new standards.
- Make It Right - Cares about doing the right thing for fellow employees, customers, and our communities. Holds high standards of ethics and safety and includes others. Does not look the other way when something is amiss.
- Make It Together - Works collaboratively with others, across the organization, and with our customers. Fosters a culture that is inclusive of different perspectives and experiences.
- Make An Impact - Approaches work and life with an intent to drive change and make a difference for our customers, investors, and community.
Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American AgTech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science, and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.
Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com (http://www.gibraltar1.com/)
Position Summary:
The Field Health & Safety Coordinator – Construction supports safe field operations across Ontario by implementing and monitoring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WSIB, and company safety standards. This role provides on-site and remote support to field crews, ensuring that all safety programs are effectively executed and continuously improved.
The coordinator works collaboratively with site supervisors and project managers to identify risks, deliver training, conduct inspections, and drive proactive safety performance. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to building a positive, prevention-focused safety culture. Travel is limited and typically local.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Guide the business to take all precautions reasonable for the protection of the worker.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture with emphasis on the internal responsibility system (IRS).
- Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental health and safety legislation.
- Coach all levels of the organization to implement health and safety process into daily activities.
- Conduct regular planned inspections of a manufacturing facility, office setting, emergency lighting system, fire extinguishers, machine guarding systems, first aid kits, and light curtain systems.
- Lead the Joint Health and Safety Committee as the certified management member.
- Act as emergency preparedness coordinator.
- Lead incident investigation teams to determine root cause and corrective actions.
- Facilitate weekly safety meetings aimed at promoting safety awareness and enhancing organizational culture.
- Assist with the creation of health and safety policies and procedures including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and job hazard analysis.
- Monitor subcontractor documentation and visitor orientation program.
- Identify training requirements and oversee associated record-keeping.
- Utilize Velocity EHS and Procore management software.
- Continuously monitor hazardous health and safety conditions and ensure identified hazards are mitigated or eliminated.
- Ensure all new manufacturing employees have completed new hire health and safety onboarding.
Position Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in related field and/or relevant work experience.
- 1-year prior Health and Safety and/or Compliance experience.
- 3 years prior Construction experience preferred.
- Ontario JHSC Certification preferred.
- Understanding of OHSA, WSIB, and relevant construction safety standards.
- Experience in EHS software such as VelocityEHS and Procore preferred.
- Ability to travel to and from local job sites during work hours on a regular basis.
