Senior Safety Leader

TWD; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-discipline engineering firm in Hamilton is seeking a Senior Safety Lead. You will ensure health and safety compliance on construction sites, monitor site activities, and develop safety reports. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in construction and a CRSP or NCSO certification. Join a team dedicated to a culture of safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of and experience with the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
• Experience conducting accident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Certified in relevant health and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Champion health and safety on various construction sites.
• Monitor compliance with OHSA Act and safety program.
• Develop and enforce a 'Zero Accident' philosophy on site.

Skills

Knowledge of Ontario Health and Safety Act

Construction experience (7-10 years)

Health and safety programs knowledge

Education

CRSP or NCSO certification

Job description

Senior Safety Lead

TWD is a leading multi-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction management company providing project development, execution, and engineering services. Our expertise includes Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Renewables (fuels & energy), Chemical & Petrochemical, Power, Pipelines, Terminals & Blending, Transportation, Metals & Mining. TWD has offices throughout Canada, US, and Europe. The culture created here at TWD is one of the most noted benefits by our people. Our vision, at the heart of everything we do, emphasizes teamwork. TWD has been providing EPCM solutions for the industrial sector. From concept to construction, our success is driven by our proficiency, our people, and our reliable performance.

At TWD Technologies, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Safety Leader for our client in Hamilton, ON.

General

• Champion for health and safety on various construction sites.
• Monitor the execution of planned construction scope to ensure project H&S goals are met.
• Maintain open and clear communication with all project participants.

Health & Safety (Self)

• Responsible for own health and safety.
• Review toolbox talks as circulated. Be aware of all changing site conditions.
• Stop, challenge, and choose — if seeing a dangerous act posing an immediate threat, stop the worker. Otherwise, communicate issues to contractor supervision or AMD’s contract lead.

Health & Safety (Project)

• Understand the construction scope of work and its implications for H&S.
• Monitor multiple site activities to ensure compliance with OHSA Act, Construction Regulations, and AMD’s Third-Party H&S Program.
• Develop and reinforce a ‘Zero Accident’ philosophy with all parties on site. Maintain regular presence on the construction site.
• Interpret applicable health and safety legislation and AMD’s Third-Party H&S Program.
• Develop monthly reports on site H&S performance and issues for the Project Manager and Construction Manager.
• Report safety performance of each contractor on site and follow up with their leadership as needed.
• Participate in risk management activities for construction and commissioning health and safety.
• Lead or participate in risk analysis (HIRA), safety meetings, site safety audits, accident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Attend and facilitate safety meetings, permit meetings, and special procedures meetings (e.g., confined space, hot work).
• Report violations of AMD’s H&S Program for corrective action.
• Conduct safety meetings and develop toolbox talks as required.

Meetings (as required)

• Lead weekly H&S meetings and issue minutes.
• Attend JH&SC meetings as AMD representative.
• Participate in daily construction meetings and weekly coordination meetings.
• Conduct Safe Work Permit Meetings and facilitate HIRA and Root Cause Analysis sessions.

Qualifications / Experience

• In-depth knowledge of and experience with the Ontario Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
• CRSP or NCSO certification.
• 7-10 years of construction experience.
• Experience with health and safety programs (e.g., Coirty, Cognibox).
• Experience conducting accident investigations and root cause analyses.

Minimum Training Requirements

• Working at Heights
• Confined Space
• Respirator Training

If interested, respond directly to this ad for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. For accommodation requests, please contact our Human Resources Team.