Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Advanced Tunnels Safety Specialist, COM

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Safety Officer to champion Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing initiatives on-site. This role involves reviewing safety plans, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tunnel construction safety and experience with complex civil infrastructure projects. You'll collaborate with diverse teams to implement best practices, drive safety improvements, and deliver tailored training. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to a safer workplace and continuous improvement in safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of onsite safety management experience required.
• Knowledge of OHS legislation and safety procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess Contractor’s Safety Plan and inspect construction sites.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, ensuring compliance.
• Develop and deliver training and best practice guides.

Skills

Tunnel construction safety

Injury management

Incident investigation

Field safety audit

OHS legislation knowledge

Safety training

Time management

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

College Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management

Job description

Construction Safety Officer

Responsibilities:

1. Provide construction safety assurance by reviewing and assessing the Contractor’s Safety Plan and Safe Work Method submissions and inspecting construction sites.
2. Collaborate with and influence the client team to implement and maintain the OSHW program.
3. Undertake integrated functional assurance reviews to ensure best practices are implemented consistently across projects.
4. Champion and drive transformational Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing initiatives with alliance partners.
5. Support a dynamic lessons learned and business improvement process for Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing.
6. Produce reports and input data for safety reporting.
7. Ensure the delivery of Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing initiatives within the MCS team and with the client.
8. Develop and deliver best practice guides, training, presentations, and briefing packages tailored to the target audience's role.
9. Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, taking corrective actions to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions.
10. Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards as appropriate.
11. Collect reports for safety performance evaluation.
12. Ensure timely incident reporting and track corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
13. Follow up on CAPA to ensure effectiveness.
14. Verify contractor and subcontractor compliance with safety rules and regulations.
15. Ensure implementation of client and regulatory policies on site.
16. Supply safety KPI data to promote continuous improvement.
17. Perform additional duties as necessary to support project safety objectives.

Working Conditions:

• Site-based

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of onsite safety management experience and health and safety practices.

Education:

• College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Risk Management, or equivalent experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Recognized certification such as Chartered IOSH, FIIRSM/MIIRSM, CRSP, CHSC, GSC for CSC or NCSO.

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in tunnel construction safety is required.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary rail and transit projects, or complex civil infrastructure in urban environments.
• Injury management and incident investigation skills.
• Field safety audit and inspection experience.
• Profound knowledge of OHS legislation.
• Ability to meet schedule expectations and deliver on time.
• Strong technical knowledge of safety procedures.
• Experience in safety training, investigations, and performance indicators.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Dependability, honesty, and responsibility.
• Ability to prioritize and escalate risks effectively.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.