Project Safety Specialist

South Bow Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bow Corp. is seeking a Project Safety Specialist based in Calgary, AB, or Houston, TX. You will evaluate contractor safety management systems and provide health and safety support to enable risk management across project portfolios.

Key responsibilities include translating regulations into practical guidance, leading safety inspections, and developing corrective actions. The role requires extensive knowledge of OSHA/COHSR, strong safety expertise, and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in health and safety or equivalent experience.
• OHS certification or equivalent safety credential preferred.
• Proven track record in health and safety within oil and gas or related field.

Responsibilities

• Advance safety vision and strategy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate regulations into practical, actionable guidance for project teams.
• Assess contractor safety programs, plans, and practices for compliance.
• Lead third-party safety inspections and maintain contractor qualifications in ISN.
• Develop tools to evaluate contractor safety management systems.
• Lead contractor incident reviews and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain ICS qualifications and support incident response as needed.
• Willingness to travel internationally for project support.

Skills

Contractor safety management

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Emergency preparedness

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Post-secondary education in health and safety

OHS certification

Tools

ISN Contractor Management Platform

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Incident Command System (ICS)

Job description

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.The OpportunitySouth Bow’s Safety team is seeking a Project Safety Specialist based in Calgary, AB, or Houston, TX.Reporting to the Manager of Safety & Security, this role will focus on the projects portfolio to evaluate contractor safety management systems, programs, processes, and work practices for compliance with South Bow’s Management System while providing Health & Safety support and expertise to enable our business to manage risk and protect the wellbeing of our people.What You’ll DoAdvance South Bow’s safety vision, strategy, and priorities in partnership with internal and external stakeholdersTranslate occupational health and safety regulations, internal standards, and industry best practices into practical guidanceAdvise project teams on safety requirements throughout all phases of project executionAssess contractor safety programs, plans, management systems, and work practices against company and regulatory requirementsDocument findings and partner with contractors to close gaps, develop bridging documents, and implement corrective actions before approvalIdentify high-energy hazards and implement measures to reduce riskEvaluate contractor safety performance through reviews, audits, and field inspections, verifying that project safety plans are current, fit for purpose, and effectively implementedLead and direct third-party project safety inspection resourcesDocument contractor evaluations and maintain qualification records in the ISN contractor management platformDevelop tools and processes to evaluate contractor safety management systemsReassess approved contractors’ safety programs and performance, and apply lessons learned to strengthen contractor safety management processesLead contractor incident reviews and drive the development of effective corrective actionsMaintain Incident Command System (ICS) qualifications and support incident response when requiredMinimum QualificationsPost-secondary education in health and safety, an occupational health and safety certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceAt least six years of related health and safety experience in oil and gas pipeline operations or construction, including upstream, midstream, or downstream environmentsDemonstrated knowledge of occupational health, personal and process safety programs, operational management systems, corporate governance, and contractor managementStrong technical safety expertise, including contractor safety management, safety plan development, hazard identification, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness and responseStrong knowledge of federal, provincial, and state health and safety legislation, including OSHA, COHSR, and other applicable standardsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPointPreferred QualificationsExperience executing cross-border pipeline and/or facility construction projects in the oil and gas sectorCanadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or an equivalent safety certificationTechnical knowledge of confined space entry, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, hot work, work at height, process safety, vehicle safety, and related areasThis position requires candidates to:Maintain valid authorization to travel internationally, including to Canada and the U.S.Travel to company locations in the U.S. and Canada, including occasional overnight staysProvide emergency support as requiredAbout our businessSouth Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.Learn moreVisit us at http://SouthBow.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.Thank you for choosing South Bow in your career search.* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.* South Bow is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [e-mail] .