Rajjat Chanotra

NCSO-certified Health & Safety professional with 8+ years of experience leading safety programs across high-rise residential, healthcare, institutional, and commercial construction projects throughout Ontario. Expertise in OHSA compliance, COR implementation, WSIB management, incident investigations, subcontractor management, and safety leadership. Proven ability to reduce risk, improve compliance, and develop proactive safety cultures across multi-site operations.

Senior Health and Safety Manager at State Corporation (2024-05 – Present)

• Led safety operations across 15+ active construction projects with over 200 workers while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated with executive stakeholders to optimize performance costs and operational workflows.
• Supervise and mentor site safety coordinators, promoting a strong safety culture and behavioral accountability.
• Developed new organizational standards and monitored ongoing compliance metrics
• Analyzed audit trends and KPIs to identify critical gaps, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk mitigation.
• Direct accident investigations, implement corrective actions, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Oversee subcontractor compliance and safety performance across active projects.
• Manage annual safety budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and training investments.
• Conducted site-specific risk assessments and regular audits; implement controls to minimize injuries.
• Continuously revise safety programs to align with updated regulations and internal KPIs.

Health and Safety Manager at State Corporation (2020-09 – 2024-05)

• Authored safety manuals, startup hazard assessments, SWPs, and MSDS for project rollouts.
• Collaborated with project managers and installation teams to ensure H&S compliance.
• Chaired JHSC meetings; implemented proactive measures from incident trend analysis.
• Led audits and corrective action initiatives across multiple job sites.
• Conducted toolbox talks and safety briefings to maintain site awareness and compliance.

Health and Safety Coordinator at Harbridge and Cross Constructions (2018-09 – 2020-09)

• Supported COR certification by conducting gap analysis and implementing audit recommendations.
• Created and monitored hazard assessments; enforced risk controls in collaboration with field staff.
• Reported incidents to WSIB and managed early return-to-work plans.
• Deployed safety programs across hospitals, institutes, residential and commercial buildings.

Warehouse Associate/JHSC Member at Sinalite Printing (2018-05 – 2018-09)

• Actively participated in safety inspections and improvement initiatives as part of JHSC.
• Assisted with incident reporting and hazard identification in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Machine Operator/H&S Rep at Sigma Molders (2017-08 – 2018-05)

• Identified hazards and recommended controls as the part-time H&S representative.
• Supported workplace safety communication and inspections during shift operations.

Improving Your Business through a Culture of Health – Harvard University, Massachusetts

Occupational Health and Safety Management – Lambton College, Toronto, ON

BSc in Pharmaceutical – Lovely Professional University