Site Safety Leader

CGI-Constructors; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Birthday Day Off

Mentorship Program

Social Events

Performance Bonuses

RRSP Matching (5%)

Benefits Package

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CGI Constructors seeks a Site Safety Leader in Winnipeg to model safe work practices and support project planning across field operations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of health and safety experience in commercial/institutional construction, a related credential, and the ability to coordinate with managers, subcontractors, and regulators to drive risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety, construction management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent and highly visible presence in the field, model safe work practices, and reinforce safety expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Leadership

Safety leadership

Education

Occupational health and safety or construction management

Tools

Procore

Job description

We currently have an opportunity open for a Site Safety Leader in our Winnipeg office.

Why CGI?

At CGI we realize that our people are our greatest assets, and this reflects in everything we do, it is ingrained in our culture. CGI is a people focused builder with a passion for the contributions we make to our community, the legacies of our clients, and future generations. We offer employees opportunities for professional development, growth, and advancement while working in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Some of the work perks:

• Work-Life Balance
• Professional Development
• Paid Birthday Day Off!
• Company Mentorship Program
• Company Social Events
• Performance Bonuses
• Employer RRSP Matching Program (5%)
• Top Tier Excellent Benefits Package for you and your family including Drug Coverage, Dental, Life Insurance, and Paramedical Services
• Health & Wellness spending account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

And many more! Visitwww.cgigc.com/join-us/to see why CGI is an employer of choice.

You as a Site Safety Leader:

• Maintain a consistent and highly visible presence in the field, model safe work practices, and reinforce the Company's health and safety expectations.
• Partner with the Project Manager, Site Superintendent, supervisors, workers, and subcontractors to integrate safety into project planning and daily execution.
• Coach employees and trade partners on safe work practices, hazard awareness, and their responsibilities under applicable legislation and company policies.
• Exercise stop-work authority when an activity presents an imminent or serious hazard and support the safe resolution and restart of the work.
• Conduct regular site inspections, observations, and safety audits covering access and egress, fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, excavations, mobile equipment, lifting activities, housekeeping, personal protective equipment, fire prevention, and other project-specific risks.
• Participate in pre-construction planning, job hazard analyses, field-level risk assessments, and the review of safe work procedures for high-risk activities.
• Document deficiencies, assign corrective actions, monitor completion, and
• Verify that required permits, inspections, equipment certifications, and safety documentation are current and available on site.
• Confirm that workers have the required training, qualifications, and competency for assigned tasks and maintain accurate training records.
• Communicate safety alerts, lessons learned, regulatory updates, and project expectations in a clear and practical manner.
• Respond promptly to incidents, injuries, near misses, property damage, environmental events, and unsafe conditions; secure the scene and coordinate immediate care or emergency response as required.
• Lead or support investigations, identify root causes and contributing factors, and develop corrective and preventive actions with project leadership.
• Complete and maintain incident reports, inspection records, statistics, meeting minutes, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Support required notifications and cooperate with regulators, clients, consultants, and other authorized parties, in coordination with management.
• Support implementation of the Company's health and safety program, project safety plan, emergency response plan, and client-specific requirements.
• Monitor compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, codes, industry standards, and contractual obligations.
• Support Joint Health and Safety Committee or worker representative activities, where applicable, and follow up on recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings, subcontractor meetings, audits, and continuous-improvement initiatives; track trends and recommend practical risk-reduction measures.

Do you see these qualities in yourself?

• Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and construction safety experience.
• Three to five years of progressive health and safety experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, or civil construction.
• Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation and construction regulations in the jurisdiction of work.
• Recognized health and safety designation or certification is an asset, such as NCSO, or an equivalent provincial or industry credential.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification; valid training in WHMIS, fall protection or working at heights, and other jurisdiction-specific construction safety requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, leading incident investigations, facilitating training, and preparing professional safety documentation.
• Experience using Procore is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Adaptable and ability to work in fast-paced environments, within tight deadlines while maintaining safety and high-quality standards.
• Valid driver's licence and the ability to travel to or between project sites, as required.

CGI Constructors is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be handled and addressed confidentially.

CGI Constructors does not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated decision-making systems, or algorithmic tools in any stage of the hiring, recruiting, or candidate evaluation process.