Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Construction Safety Officer, COM

Comtech Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Construction Safety Officer to drive on-site safety and compliance across major capital projects.

You’ll perform construction assurance, help develop Safe Work Procedures, and ensure adherence to OHSA and project requirements. With 5+ years of relevant experience and a college diploma or degree in OH&S or Risk Management, you’ll collaborate with project teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and support incident

Qualifications

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Risk Management.
• CRSP/CHSC/GSC/NSO preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in safety for infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction assurance and compliance on assigned projects.
• Help develop Safe Work Procedures and ensure safe execution of works.
• Conduct inspections and audits to verify OHSA compliance and contract requirements.
• Oversee on-site contractor activities and identify hazards with risk controls.
• Review activities with stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Participate in incident investigations and support corrective actions.

Skills

OH&S knowledge

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Communication

MS Office

Education

OSH/Risk Mgmt degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech), part of Accenture, is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Job Title

Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Construction Safety Officer, COM

Location

Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-time

THE WORK:

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past.You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

• (Internal Title: Construction Safety Officer)
  • Perform construction assurance and compliance activities on the assigned Projects.
  • Support Project teams to develop Safe Work Procedures and to implement effectively for the safe execution of the works.
  • Perform formal inspections and audits to ensure compliance with the relevant OHS legislation, standards and contract requirements.
  • Provide day to day oversight for on-site construction work conducted by contractors to assess contractor compliance against the relevant OHSA legislation and contract requirements, support with the identification of hazards and implementation of risk mitigation controls.
  • Review site activities and provide support for the protection of workers as well as public, infrastructure and operations.
  • Engage, coordinate and work with Integrated Project Team and internal/external stakeholders to provide consistent and continuous support.
  • In collaboration with the Integrated Project team, review, analyze and outline construction activities and work areas to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
  • Participate and/or support others with incident investigations, including follow up actions to ensure implementation of identified corrective actions.
  • Assist the Safety Director and Safety team with other tasks as required.
• Working Conditions
  • 5 Days a week on-site.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in railway safety, infrastructure and heavy civil
• Education:
  • College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Risk Management, or a combination of education and industry experience
• Licenses OR Certifications:
  • Holding a recognized certification in at least one of the following: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Gold Seal Certificate (GSC) for Construction Safety Coordinator (CSC) or National Safety Officer (NSO) is preferred.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction regulations and its application to construction projects
  • Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
  • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
  • Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Role Location Annual Salary Range
Toronto $118,000 to $177,000

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects Inc. (Accenture I&CP), formerly Comtech Group Inc., now a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing [e-mail]. Accenture I&CP offers our employees a competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits, and an inclusive environment that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit. Accenture I&CP is an equal opportunity employer.To provide you with the most effective recruiting process, Accenture I&CP may use artificial intelligence to create insights on how your candidate information matches the requirements of the role you have applied to. The final decision will always be taken by then hiring team after considering your candidate profile in full. As a candidate you can choose to opt out of this artificial intelligence screening process by emailing [e-mail] and be rest assured that this will not negatively impact your opportunity for employment with Accenture.

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