Safety Specialist

Position Overview

Are you passionate about safety and ensuring everyone is working in a safe condition and environment?  How about doing so while working for one of the largest contractors in North America? At Kiewit, our guiding principles on infrastructure projects and in every office is, “Nobody Gets Hurt” and we’re currently looking for a safety coordinator who, supports, and will audit our program which reinforces our commitment to safety.

We are open to both mid-level and senior-level safety professionals and are seeking individuals who are flexible to relocate and travel as project needs arise . At Kiewit, we go where the work is, providing exciting opportunities to contribute to major projects while building a rewarding long-term career.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. The serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location

This role will be based in Toronto to begin. 

Responsibilities

•    Participating in the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.  
•    Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project level; recommending process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
•    Routinely inspecting the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance. 
•    Routinely monitoring the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed.
•    Developing environmental health and safety training materials to include manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc. 
•    Administering a management system to track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors. 
•    Interpreting safety regulations for the project.
•    Coordinating and presenting safety training to support client requirements including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout and repertory. 
•    Interfacing with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) (Provincial or federal) officials/inspectors in the event or a site visit. 

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in the construction of large infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills
• Experience with WSIB, Case Management
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Ability to travel and relocate as business requires
• Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations
• Ability to speak publicly in groups and provide trainings