Holder of Records Trainee

Black & McDonald Limited; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation firm in Durham Region seeks a Holder of Record to ensure safety and compliance on site. Candidates should have significant trade experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The role requires overseeing workers during projects and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. This opportunity is set to start between December 2025 and January 2026.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a trade.
• 2+ years’ experience in Reading Flowsheets or Drawings.
• 2+ years supervisory experience would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of work group members.
• Authorize workers on equipment for isolations.
• Maintain and track schedules & training.

Skills

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Level 3.2, 4 or 5 Work Protection or LOTO Training

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard‑working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Holder of Record (HoR) is responsible for ensuring the safety of their Work Group members with regards to the Work Protection Code and Procedures of the client including plant, equipment and personnel safety.

The HoR ensures Work Protection is applied to protect workers from energized hazards.

Duties of a HoR consist of ensuring equipment is isolated and de‑energized and authorizing workers on equipment to be worked on. Procedural Compliance is essential as well as strong ability to communicate verbally and written.

The Holder of Records opportunity is expected to start no earlier than December 2025 or later than January 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Holder of Record Superintendent
• Reviews policies and procedures with workers to ensure understanding
• Providing Holder of Record duties for Outages, Projects & Modification work at clients work site.
• Verifying Work Protection isolations when required.
• Provide oversight, observation and coaching to workers as required.
• Maintain and track schedules & training.
• Ensure PC1’s have been submitted for the task they have been assigned.
• Ensure Whole Body/Bioassays are being performed by due date.
• Ensure all of the clients Work Protection Procedures are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned to assist the operations team and department.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates effectively (excellent verbal and written communication skills).
• Holds self and Others Accountable (proven ability to accurately handle a high volume of transactions, meet deadlines and prioritize workload).
• Problem Solving and Innovation (Strong analytical and critical thinking skills).
• Teamwork and Collaboration (Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of people in a professional manner; Flexible team player with the ability to function independently while working in a team environment).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of Grade 12
• Previous Qualification in Level 3.2, 4 or 5 Work Protection or LOTO Training would be considered asset

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years’ experience in a trade
• 2+ years’ experience in Reading Flowsheets or Drawings
• 2+ years supervisory experience would be considered an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective Communication, Presentation and Written skills.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, government regulation and documentation requirements to the role.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team‑based environment.
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.li>
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• A Client Security Clearance will be required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.