Safety Specialist - Heavy Civil COnstruction

Kiewit; Oakville, Toronto, Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Specialist for heavy civil construction projects in Ontario. The role involves implementing safety programs, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements. Candidates should have a background in Occupational Health and Safety, along with strong interpersonal skills and 3+ years of relevant experience. Kiewit offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Safety on Construction Sites.
• Ability to operate a standard personal computer and office software.
• Knowledge of Federal and OSHA requirements strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the Project Safety Program.
• Conduct training and monitor compliance with safety requirements.
• Develop site safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to act independently

Knowledge of construction safety

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

Job description

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Safety Specialist - Heavy Civil COnstruction

Location:

Oakville, ON, CA Etobicoke, ON, CA Ottawa, ON, CA Toronto, ON, CA

Requisition ID:176582

Job Level:Mid Level

Department:Safety

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Kiewit’s Eastern Canada District serves the construction and mining industries, operating across the eastern region of Canada. We specialize in highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development and open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind power, dams and industrial projects.

Location

The successful candidate will be located in Ontario and willing to work on a remote turnaround project as their first assignment. The candidate will also be open to potentially relocating across Ontario and Eastern Canada for future assignments.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct training, including new hire orientation and safety meetings.
• Monitor all heavy industrial construction work for compliance with safety requirements.
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is also desired.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial or equivalent degree/work experience
• Strong work ethic; good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to act independently with little or no supervision and work collaboratively on a team environment
• Ability to operate a standard personal computer as well as knowledge of and experience with standard office computer software.
• Ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements is strongly preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Safety on Construction Sites
  
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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 discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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