Health & Safety Lead

FCC Construcción; Toronto; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Canada in North York, ON is seeking a Health & Safety Lead to oversee and implement health, safety and environmental programs across major construction projects. You will lead, educate staff and ensure regulatory compliance, incident investigations, and continuous improvement.

Role requires extensive experience in construction health and safety, certifications such as CRSP/NCSO-IHSA preferred, and strong leadership to foster a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience with at least 5 years on major construction projects in a lead role.
• Certified in health and safety management; NCSO, IHSA or CRSP preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in health and safety or related field; MS an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, COR and ISO 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety policies, programs and emergency plans.
• Schedule and coordinate quality audits with independent auditor.
• Lead safety walks, inspections and risk assessments.
• Educate staff on safety standards and operation procedures.
• Investigate accidents and identify root causes; recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation and KPI reporting for management.
• Liaise with safety agencies, insurers, and regulatory bodies.
• Train supervisors and managers on health and safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Safety training

Hazard analysis

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in health and safety

BS or BA in safety management

MS in related field (advantage)

NCSO-IHSA; or CRSP; or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Auditor safety software

Job description

Position Summary

Reports to: Health and Safety Director

The Health & Safety Lead is responsible for overseeing and implementing comprehensive health and safety strategies across all phases of infrastructure projects. This role requires specialized knowledge of heavy civil construction and safety protocols. The Health & Safety Lead leads by example, especially in high-risk or crisis situations, ensuring a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization.

The Health & Safety Lead's Key Responsibilities Are

• Developing safety, security, health and environmental policies, standards and programs for employees and sub-contractors’ activities; regulatory affairs; and emergency preparedness and ensuring business continuity systems are in place.
• Scheduling and coordinating Independent Quality Audits with the independent quality auditor.
• Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily.
• Conduct safety observation reports regularly.
• Coordinating HS activities alongside the progress on documents status, monthly safety inspections and compliance documentation completion.
• Attend safety walks and inspections to analyze safety risks.
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe operation.
• Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
• Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify probable causes of the accident.
• Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events.
• Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel.
• Intervenes in correcting unsafe work practices that may be going on in the project.
• Monitors employees’ and company’s adherence to safety policies and/or guidelines.
• Keeps record of all safety-related issues within the organization and makes sure that corrective measures are taken.
• Organizes routine training on health and safety matters for the staff of the organization.
• Conduct periodical audits and associated documents preparation, as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documentation.
• Planning the health and safety program and protocols. Monitors employees’ and company’s adherence to safety policies and/or guidelines.
• Training supervisors, managers, and other leaders in the company about health and safety standards. Presenting safety training sessions to the company.
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, federal, provincial, and local regulations.
• Handling risk assessments to gather information on safety issues.
• Verifying that employees consistently follow safety protocols.
• Analyzing health and safety data. Reviewing and recommending changes to regular activities.
• Policy drafting/formulation and administration, dissemination of safety policies within crews, and subcontractors.
• Organizes accident investigation processes.
• Keeps record of all safety-related issues within the organization and makes sure that corrective measures are taken.
• Ensure protocols regarding health and safety to do with pandemic response and mitigation are in place.
• Work closely with the Project Managers, Superintendents, and team members to ensure correct and timely closing of the safety issues.

Education and Qualifications

• 10 years' experience with at least 5 years of health and safety related experience on major construction projects in a lead role.
• Construction Health and Safety Officer: NCSO-IHSA; or Canadian Registered Professional (CRSP); or demonstrated equivalent.
• Possess a bachelor's degree in health and safety or any science related field.
• Possess BS or BA in safety management or in any other related field of study, such as engineering, biology, or chemistry while an MS will be an added advantage with a minimum of three (5) years of relevant work experience in safety management environment.
• Experience in construction industry, large infrastructure projects, healthcare, mental health field.
• Deep knowledge of construction occupational health and safety is a must.
• Understanding the OSHA guidelines, COR principles, ISO 45001 requirements and all federal, provincial, and local safety regulations.
• Certified in risk management and health/safety management. COR Auditor, ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification is preferred.

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with the tools, machines and equipment used in the workplace.
• Attention to detail. critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to teach others the established safety standards.
• Ability to work well as a team and interact with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Extensive attention to detail to distinguish safety hazards.
• Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures.
• Good understanding of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Good organizational, leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to recognize when safety conditions need improvement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks especially when handling an accident or incident.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills across all levels of organization.
• Knowledge of construction safety management. Possessing in-depth knowledge of general safety guidelines such as Occupational Safety and Health guidelines is a must.
• Good leadership qualities are necessary to succeed in this position.
• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task in the face of many safety responsibilities/duties.
• Registration as a Certified Safety Professional or similar form of licensure as a safety officer.

Computer literacy skills and comfort with various types of technology used in the industry. Advanced Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and auditor safety software skills. Registration as a Certified Safety Professional or similar form of licensure as a safety officer.

Salary Range $145,000 - $170,000

Work Environment

FCC Canada is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We offer reasonable accommodation upon request to support applicants throughout their journey with us. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please send us an email at "[e-mail]". Feedback about the accommodation process is welcome at "[e-mail]". This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario’s Human Rights Code, affirming our ongoing efforts to provide a supportive and equitable environment for all.

This position is located in North York, ON.

We appreciate your interest; however only qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.