Health and Safety Manager - Future Opportunity

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international construction company is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to provide leadership and technical support in health and safety. This role involves developing safety policies, ensuring compliance at construction sites, and conducting audits. Candidates should have extensive experience in construction health and safety regulations and relevant certifications. Join us in enhancing workplace safety and compliance for major infrastructure projects in Canada.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience leading major construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction health and safety regulations and certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Develop health and safety policies, practices, procedures, standards, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with H&S requirements at construction sites.
• Conduct and document safety audits and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Emergency Preparedness

Compliance

Training

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

About Us:

Webuild is an international construction company of civil engineering pioneers with 120 years of experience. We are a global player with Italian roots, specializing in complex infrastructure projects that are innovative and sustainable, aimed at improving people's lives.

Webuild envisions, designs, and constructs major infrastructure for sustainable mobility, hydropower, water, and green buildings.

Over the past century, we have built some of the world's most iconic infrastructure projects, including: Metro 4 Line in Milano, a section of Line 16 of the Grand Paris Express, the Sydney Metro Northwest viaduct and bridge, Line 3 of the Riyadh Metro, high-speed railways in Italy, the Panama Canal expansion, and the Al Bayt 2022 World Cup Stadium in Qatar.

Some of our current notable projects in Canada include the Pape Tunnel Underground Station of the Ontario Line, RSSOM, and Hurontario LRT.

In anticipation of a project starting in summer 2025, we are seeking candidates for the role of Health and Safety Manager.

Position Summary:

The Health and Safety Manager will provide leadership, technical support, and advice on all aspects of health and safety. They will help assess the implementation of the H&S program within the workplace and develop or deliver related training as needed.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop health and safety policies, practices, procedures, standards, and programs for employee and passenger activities.
2. Oversee regulatory affairs and emergency preparedness, ensuring business continuity systems are in place.
3. Ensure compliance with H&S requirements at construction sites according to the health and safety plan, company standards, customer requirements, and government regulations.
4. Prepare weekly and monthly H&S statistical reports.
5. Assist in the implementation and updating of the health and safety plan.
6. Identify risks and define control measures through safe work procedures, Job Safety Analysis, and field hazard assessments.
7. Conduct and document safety audits and inspections.
8. Assist with Toolbox Talks.
9. Record and investigate accidents and incidents; perform Root Cause Analysis on H&S issues.
10. Coordinate health and safety aspects of site activities.
11. Provide site-specific training.
12. Coordinate First Aid, rescue, First Aid responders, and Fire Protection programs.
13. Ensure ISO 45001 and COR programs are maintained on site.
14. Coordinate workers' compensation processes as needed.

Qualifications and Education:

1. Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager.
2. At least 7 years of experience leading major construction projects.
3. Knowledge of construction health and safety regulations; certifications such as NCSO-IHSA, CRSP, or equivalent are required.
4. Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
5. Training and knowledge of EHS Management Systems, including ISO 45001 and COR certification programs.
6. Completed a recognized First Aid/CPR course.
7. Strong understanding of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, with experience implementing them in construction environments.
8. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).