Safety Specialist - Construction

McNally Companies; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Canada seeks a Safety Specialist to oversee the implementation of safety plans on-site. The role involves collaborating with operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and providing resources for corrective actions. Candidates should possess a degree in Occupational Health and Safety and at least three years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Life insurance and disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of safety experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of Federal and OSHA requirements is an asset.
• Certification as a Safety Professional or EMT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support the Site-Specific Safety Plan in the field.
• Verify work execution and assist with corrective measures.
• Encourage craft ownership of the safety program.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 176529

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - McNally

Department: Safety

Market: Marine

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Safety Specialist you will report to the Project Safety Manager and your primary responsibilities centers on the successful implementation and support of the Site-Specific Safety Plan in the field. You will also assist the Project Safety Manager with the application of the contract, client safety expectations, Corporate Safety Manual, Corporate Crane Procedures Manual, District Standards, and all laws governing the work. You will also verify to ensure that work is being executed as planned, problem-solve with operations and craft, assist with corrective measures, and provide resources to correct and maintain solutions.

District Overview

McNally International is a privately owned heavy construction company that specializes in tunnel and marine construction. McNally is recognized as Canada's leading Tunnel Contractor, with experience building tunnels with a wide range of tunneling methods, for end uses including utilities (water, sewer, steam, power transmission,) and transportation (subways, traffic pedestrian walkways). On the water, we boast one of the best-equipped construction fleets in Eastern Canada; able to successfully handle a wide variety of marine construction jobs effectively and efficiently.

Location

This position is based on a project in the Woodbridge/Vaughan, ON area.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the craft every day in the field to encourage buy-in of our safety program and to support craft ownership of the safety program
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field every day based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP
• Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with applicable regulations
• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinicsAssist with incident investigations, and implementation of effective solutions
• Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with implementation of corrective actions
• Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start of work
• Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, and client specific requirements
  
  
  

Qualifications

• The ability to travel and relocate as required
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred
• Minimum 3 years of safety experience in the construction industry
• Knowledge of Federal and OSHA requirements is an asset
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  
  
  

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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