Position Summary
The Safety Administrator provides comprehensive administrative and safety support to the Safety Team and operational leaders. This role plays a key part in supporting the administration of safety systems, records management, safety‑related purchasing, inventory control, and compliance documentation, as well as assisting with inspections, audits, and training record management, as required.
Working collaboratively with safety and operational teams, the Safety Administrator supports the consistent application of best safety practices and contributes to the promotion of a strong, organization‑wide safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for the maintenance and continuous improvement of safety programs, policies, and procedures
- Support and maintain safety information systems and document control across safety platforms, including incident, inspection, and compliance records
- Support the maintenance and tracking of training and competency records
- Coordinate safety‑related purchasing and inventory activities in accordance with established systems and processes
- Maintain inventory of safety equipment, drug and alcohol program materials, and other safety supplies; monitor usage and coordinate replenishment
- Provide support in organizing and promoting safety initiatives, programs, and awareness activities within the organization
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- Post‑secondary education in Business Administration, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Previous experience in an administrative and/or safety support role considered an asset
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), including the ability to manage spreadsheets, reports, and document libraries
- Familiarity with safety and contractor management systems (e.g., ISNetworld) and ERP or procurement tools (e.g., JD Edwards, Bottomline) considered an asset
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records while managing multiple priorities in a structured environment
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in an administrative and/or safety support role
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to manage spreadsheets, reports, and document libraries
- Familiarity with safety and contractor management systems (e.g., ISNetworld) and ERP or procurement tools (e.g., JD Edwards, Bottomline)
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, with ability to maintain accurate and confidential records while managing multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and contribute positively within a collaborative team environment
What We Do
Proudly serving our customers in the Chicagoland area since 1899, Jewel-Osco provides friendly service, quality products and great value. Jewel-Osco operates 188 stores throughout the Chicagoland area, Indiana and Iowa, which is part of a 2,200+ store operation that employs approximately 290,000 people nationwide. All of our stores, no matter what banner they operate under, were founded around the philosophy of offering customers the products they wanted to buy at a fair price, with lots of tender, loving care. We still open our doors every day with that in mind.
