Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Safety Specialist (Tunnels), COM

Comtech Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Safety Specialist for tunnels to lead onsite safety on major capital works. The role offers a competitive CAD 120k–170k annual salary and a clear path in a growing practice that values safety leadership.

You will drive HSE culture, conduct field audits, track CAPAs, and report KPIs to the safety director, while coordinating with contractors and multi-disciplinary teams across brownfield urban projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of direct onsite construction safety management experience.
• College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Risk Management.
• Advanced understanding of OHSA and Construction Regulations and on-site safety culture.
• Safety professional designations such as CRSP, CRST, CHSC or NCSO.
• Experience in underground construction safety, particularly tunneling.
• Experience conducting field safety audits and inspections.
• Extensive knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.
• Experience auditing OH&S management systems.
• Strong knowledge of safety programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in safety training and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Align with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategies of the project and support the implementation of HSW initiatives.
• Champion transformational Occupational Safety initiatives and drive implementation with contractors.
• Collaborate with contractor safety and construction teams to promote the project safety culture.
• Conduct regular field audits and inspections per the safety plan.
• Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and ensure timely closure.
• Prepare required reports and provide data inputs for project reporting.
• Develop and deliver safety training materials and briefings for stakeholders.
• Support Annual Service Plans and other project deliverables.

Skills

Construction Safety Management

Onsite safety auditing

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Incident investigation

Education

OSH degree or diploma

Job description

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Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Safety Specialist (Tunnels), COM - (CONSFO1.15)

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 - Safety Specialist (Tunnels), COM

Location

Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-time

THE WORK:

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)
• Safety Culture:
  • Align with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) strategies of the project and support the implementation of HSW initiatives.
  • Champion transformational Occupational Safety, Health and Wellbeing initiatives and drive their implementation with contractors.
  • Collaborate with and influence contractor safety and construction teams to promote and strengthen the YNSE project safety culture.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively across departments, teams, and organizational levels to achieve shared goals.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships through open communication, mutual respect, and a solution-oriented approach.
  • Actively seek stakeholder input, value diverse perspectives, and contribute to a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Safety Assurance Activities:
  • Conduct regular field audits and inspections in accordance with project safety assurance plan requirements.
  • Ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) arising from incidents, observations, audits, and inspections are tracked and completed in a timely manner.
  • Conduct safety assurance reviews to verify that industry best practices are consistently implemented across applicable project activities.
  • Prepare required reports and provide data inputs for project reporting.
  • Collect and maintain records required for evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs.
  • Compile project-wide HSW KPIs and leading indicators and report findings to the safety director or designate to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure timely reporting and investigation of incidents.
  • Verify that corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
  • Develop and deliver best-practice guides, training materials, presentations, and briefing packages tailored to the needs of specific project stakeholders.
  • Perform additional duties as required to support project deliverables and key activities during Annual Service Plans.
• Working Conditions:
  • Office-based
  • With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration,learningand building relationships with clients, peers,leadersand communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Minimum of five(5) years of direct onsite construction safety management experience.
• College Diploma orBachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Risk Management, andindustry experience
• Advanced understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act and ConstructionRegulations, its application on construction projects, establishment of strong safetyculture on-site and accident prevention techniques, compliance with external andinternal policies.
• Safety professional designations including at least one of the following:
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
  • Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST)
  • Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)
  • National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)
• Experience in underground construction safety, particularly tunneling projects.
• Experience conducting field safety audits and inspections.
• Extensive knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.
• Experience auditing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of safety programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in safety training, incident investigations, and safety performance measurement.
• Experience in injury management and incident investigation
• Experience working on multidisciplinary rail and transit projects and/or complex civil infrastructure projects in brownfield and urban environments with adjacent infrastructure.

Bonus points if you have:

• Other professional and technical designations are considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction regulations and its application to construction projects.
• Familiarity with Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, Skills and Development,Electrical Safety Authority, WSIB, TSSA, policies and practices and theirrelationship to the transit industry.
• Familiarity with IHSA COR™ Program.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical safety processes, specific to the Province ofOntario and transit environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
• 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 havedemonstratedexperience 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 is 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 a brand new 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

Ontario $120,000 to $170,000

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.

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