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Safety Specialist Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Kiewit

Title: Safety Specialist

Company: Kiewit

Location: Toronto, Canada

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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.

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 with be based in Toronto. We are looking for candidates to support our Union Station and Barrie Go Transit projects

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

  • 3-5 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 Power Point
  • 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

    • Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  • Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

    • Base Compensation: $80,000/yr – $100,000/yr
    (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

    We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

     

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