Job Description
Health and Safety Coordinator – Property Management
Who We Are
Richcraft Homes is a renowned, successful Ottawa Real Estate Corporation with more than a 40 year history in home and high rise construction, land acquisition and development, multiple joint venture projects, and residential and commercial income property management.
Richcrafts purpose is to provide a distinctive, sought after product that delivers value and award-winning designs, with a commitment to customer satisfaction that surpasses every expectation. At Richcraft, we are purpose-inspired, detail oriented and driven.
Why Richcraft?
Richcraft strives to provide a high quality, professional work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Innovation, integrity, craftsmanship, and community are at the forefront of everything we do. We have always kept an unwavering commitment to our people, our communities, and our homeowners. At Richcraft, we feel privileged to build dream homes for our clients.
Richcraft is passionate about professional growth, development and long-term career excellence of its employees. In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including:
Generous Health and Dental Plan
Employee Wellness Spending Account
Group Retirement Planning with Company Match
Employee Wellness Program
Referral Program
Loyalty Program
Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Employment
Opportunities for Growth
The Role:
The Health & Safety Coordinator is a hands-on safety lead responsible for supporting and enforcing regulatory compliance across all managed properties. Reporting to the Health & Safety Officer, this role plays a critical part in implementing the company’s Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Program and ensuring full compliance with applicable provincial legislation, and industry best practices for the Richcraft Property Management Department.
This position requires a proactive field presence, strong knowledge of Canadian industrial and commercial safety regulations, the ability to influence safe work practices across multiple job sites and build safety policies and procedures to support work processes.
In This Role, You Will:
Ensure compliance with applicable provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations.
Support compliance with WSIB requirements
Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections and audits.
Maintain required postings, documentation, and site-specific safety plans.
Monitor legislative updates and recommend policy revisions as required.
Conduct regular site inspections of active projects, and managed properties.
Identify hazards, issue corrective action notices, and follow up to ensure resolution.
Stop unsafe work when required and escalate concerns to management.
Monitor high-risk activities including working at heights, confined space entry, hot work, and equipment operation.
Deliver and coordinate safety training
Conduct new hire and subcontractor safety orientations.
Organize toolbox talks and site safety meetings for Richcraft and trade personnel
Maintain records of training, certifications, and competency tracking.
Support Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities and documentation requirements.
Review subcontractor safety documentation making sure they are up to date
Monitor subcontractor compliance with company and regulatory safety standards.
Liaison between head office/property management team and occasionally tenants
What You Bring:
3–5 years of building/property management
Safety experience in Canada for industrial/commercial properties.
Strong working knowledge of provincial OHS legislation.
Working knowledge of HVAC/Heating and Refrigeration, Plumbing and Electrical Systems
Experience inspecting Boiler rooms, fire suppression systems etc.
Experience writing policies and procedures specific to industrial/commercial work and safety processes
Field-based leadership and presence
Incident investigation and root cause analysis
Valid certifications: WHMIS, Working at Heights (as applicable by province), First Aid/CPR. Other training as required by Richcraft
Strong documentation, reporting, and investigation skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple sites.
Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge
Strong communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently under the direction of the Health & Safety Officer
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000
Vacancy Type: New Role
Our recruitment process is fair and transparent. We use an AI tool only for the initial screening to match resumes with job requirements. All interviews and final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and our HR team. AI does not make any hiring decisions.
Richcraft is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work this you to meet your needs.
Who We Are
Richcraft Homes is a renowned, successful Ottawa Real Estate Corporation with more than a 40 year history in home and high rise construction, land acquisition and development, multiple joint venture projects, and residential and commercial income property management.
Richcrafts purpose is to provide a distinctive, sought after product that delivers value and award-winning designs, with a commitment to customer satisfaction that surpasses every expectation. At Richcraft, we are purpose-inspired, detail oriented and driven.
Why Richcraft?
Richcraft strives to provide a high quality, professional work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Innovation, integrity, craftsmanship, and community are at the forefront of everything we do. We have always kept an unwavering commitment to our people, our communities, and our homeowners. At Richcraft, we feel privileged to build dream homes for our clients.
Richcraft is passionate about professional growth, development and long-term career excellence of its employees. In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including:
Generous Health and Dental Plan
Employee Wellness Spending Account
Group Retirement Planning with Company Match
Employee Wellness Program
Referral Program
Loyalty Program
Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Employment
Opportunities for Growth
The Role:
The Health & Safety Coordinator is a hands-on safety lead responsible for supporting and enforcing regulatory compliance across all managed properties. Reporting to the Health & Safety Officer, this role plays a critical part in implementing the company’s Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Program and ensuring full compliance with applicable provincial legislation, and industry best practices for the Richcraft Property Management Department.
This position requires a proactive field presence, strong knowledge of Canadian industrial and commercial safety regulations, the ability to influence safe work practices across multiple job sites and build safety policies and procedures to support work processes.
In This Role, You Will:
Ensure compliance with applicable provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations.
Support compliance with WSIB requirements
Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections and audits.
Maintain required postings, documentation, and site-specific safety plans.
Monitor legislative updates and recommend policy revisions as required.
Conduct regular site inspections of active projects, and managed properties.
Identify hazards, issue corrective action notices, and follow up to ensure resolution.
Stop unsafe work when required and escalate concerns to management.
Monitor high-risk activities including working at heights, confined space entry, hot work, and equipment operation.
Deliver and coordinate safety training
Conduct new hire and subcontractor safety orientations.
Organize toolbox talks and site safety meetings for Richcraft and trade personnel
Maintain records of training, certifications, and competency tracking.
Support Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities and documentation requirements.
Review subcontractor safety documentation making sure they are up to date
Monitor subcontractor compliance with company and regulatory safety standards.
Liaison between head office/property management team and occasionally tenants
What You Bring:
3–5 years of building/property management
Safety experience in Canada for industrial/commercial properties.
Strong working knowledge of provincial OHS legislation.
Working knowledge of HVAC/Heating and Refrigeration, Plumbing and Electrical Systems
Experience inspecting Boiler rooms, fire suppression systems etc.
Experience writing policies and procedures specific to industrial/commercial work and safety processes
Field-based leadership and presence
Incident investigation and root cause analysis
Valid certifications: WHMIS, Working at Heights (as applicable by province), First Aid/CPR. Other training as required by Richcraft
Strong documentation, reporting, and investigation skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple sites.
Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge
Strong communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently under the direction of the Health & Safety Officer
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000
Vacancy Type: New Role
Our recruitment process is fair and transparent. We use an AI tool only for the initial screening to match resumes with job requirements. All interviews and final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and our HR team. AI does not make any hiring decisions.
Richcraft is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work this you to meet your needs.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Property Manager - Health & Safety Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Real Estate sector. This role in Ottawa offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Real Estate is a plus.