Project Coordinator and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) - Candidate Bank

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At us, your ideas and perspectives will be welcomed and encouraged. On the ground and in the office, you will have a wealth of opportunities to help you reach your full potential. At CIMA+, we care about our colleagues and ensure they feel valued, appreciated, and participate in the team's success. You can even become a shareholder of the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work as you see fit and the opportunity to work on projects that suit you.

Welcome to CIMA+

The CIMA+ project management team is at the forefront of delivering construction projects across a wide range of sectors, including institutional and heritage buildings, healthcare, public transportation, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. We are proud to create custom project management solutions, guiding each project from start to finish. Through a collaborative and transparent approach, we fully understand our clients' vision and provide agile and efficient solutions to address the complexity and unique nature of each project. Join us and dive into a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you will have a real impact. Together, we will push the boundaries and go beyond what is expected to meet tomorrow's challenges and build a better world!

We are looking for an experienced project coordinator with strong expertise in occupational health and safety to contribute to the delivery of significant construction projects in Quebec City, the regional capital.

In this multidisciplinary role, you will be responsible for the overall coordination of projects, from planning and design to on-site execution. You will ensure communication between professional teams, clients, contractors, government partners, and relevant organizations to ensure smooth project advancement while adhering to regulatory requirements and best practices in occupational health and safety.

You will actively participate in the preparation and follow-up of business files, coordination of design activities, and management of authorization and approval requests. In parallel, you will assume an advisory role in OHS by ensuring daily management of health and safety issues on construction sites, conducting inspections, assisting teams in identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring the implementation of OHS programs and procedures.

With your mobilizing leadership, you will contribute to developing a strong prevention culture among all stakeholders, while ensuring the achievement of quality, schedule, budget, and safety objectives.

*Please note that this is a candidate bank, and the duration of the process is variable and undetermined. Our talent acquisition team will analyze each application and contact you at the appropriate time, if applicable.*

Main Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Plan, coordinate, and manage large-scale projects from feasibility studies to delivery, ensuring a holistic vision and rigorous execution
• Ensure alignment of professional teams with client needs, quality objectives, and defined budget, while providing strategic tracking of deviations
• Support and advise stakeholders in identifying innovative solutions to ensure optimal project management and smooth execution
• Act quickly on critical issues that may impact profitability, schedules, supply chain, or deliverable quality, mobilizing relevant stakeholders
• Prepare, structure, and facilitate follow-up meetings with clients and internal and external partners, ensuring clear, transparent, and results-oriented communication
• Actively participate in operational and strategic project management activities, including process improvement, risk management, and performance tracking
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Coordination
• Conduct on-site interventions at construction sites and work zones to ensure proactive OHS presence
• Analyze, interpret, and formulate recommendations from various documents produced by design professionals and OHS supervisors (e.g., prevention frameworks, work procedures, inspection reports, accident registers)
• Conduct risk assessments and analyses to identify potentially hazardous situations and propose appropriate corrective measures
• Examine accident statistics, compile performance indicators, and identify trends to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Assist the Owner in developing, updating, and optimizing their health and safety management program, providing technical expertise and practical advice
• Assume OHS supervisor duties, if needed, to support operational activities and promote a prevention culture

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical) or any other relevant field related to OHS
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction sites and accident prevention (OHS)
• Membership in the Order of Engineers of Quebec (OIQ), a strong asset
• PMP certification, an asset
• ASP Construction card, mandatory
• In-depth knowledge of the Labour Code (Health and Safety at Work Act), Canadian Labour Code (Part II – OHS), and applicable regulations and codes
• Excellent interpersonal communication, supervision, and coaching skills
• Ability to conduct research and analysis in OHS-related contractual documents
• Proficiency in French, both oral and written
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written, a strong asset
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (advanced Word, intermediate Excel, basic Outlook)
• Availability and flexibility to work full-time on construction sites
• Integrity, team spirit, and commitment to excellence
• For more information, please contact Alina Souralay

At CIMA+, we value the diversity of talents and perspectives. Do you think you can add value, but don't meet all the job criteria? We invite you to apply, as everyone has something unique to offer. Exceptional talents who choose to join CIMA+ quickly recognize that we go all out to encourage their development. We would be delighted to discover how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer

• Full collective benefits from day one to permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and family assistance program
• Pension plan (REER) with a 4% employer contribution
• Annual opportunity to purchase shares as an employee-owned company
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work model
• Work-life balance policy across Canada
• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation depending on years of experience
• Customized training to enhance existing skills
• Additional Information

At CIMA+, the compensation associated with this position is determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, while ensuring internal equity. We recognize and value the richness and diversity of individual experiences. The job level and corresponding compensation may thus vary depending on the candidate's profile.