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Safety Lead (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

Toronto Job No. 1178
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Job Description

  • (Internal Title: Construction Safety Manager)
    • In conjunction with the client, develop strategies to ensure HSW industry standards are adopted across all contracts
    • Collaborate and influence the client team to implement and maintain program, systems, and procedures to achieve cross contract area best-in-class HSW practice
    • Advises the MCS Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing on strategic HSW matters
    • Champion program-wide health and safety initiatives and drive their implementation with the alliance partners
    • Collaborate and advise the client and stakeholders on strategic matters of HSW
    • Supporting and driving a dynamic lesson learnt and business improvement process for HSW across the program
    • Produce required reports and input data (reporting protocols and potential admin assistance for data input and development of reports)
    • Assure the delivery of HSW initiatives
    • Develop training / presentations / briefing packages and deliver to appropriate target audience based on their role / responsibilities within the program
    • Providing support to all Go Expansion teams and Contractors to resolve any HSW Technical and process issues may arise
    • Works with respective functional managers for development of risk profile and strategies for mitigation
    • Provide construction safety assurance by reviewing and assessing the Contractor’s Safety Plan and Safe Work Method submissions and inspecting construction sites
    • Liaise and offer expertise to the Safety Manager, Construction Manager, and team on construction safety matters
    • Assist in the development of safety training materials and presentations
    • Interpret the Health and Safety of the project and make recommendations to the Managers
    • Conduct safety training sessions
    • Engage in site safety observations and audits
    • Establish a strong safety culture on-site and accident prevention techniques, and compliance with external and internal policies
    • Participate in injury investigations and associated reporting and follow-up
    • Support Ministry of Labor (MOL) site visits and MOL incident investigations
    • Research, compile, and review detailed proof, and recommendations relating to safety policies, regulations, and industry safety practices to assist in resolving on-site safety issues and omissions to safety practices that may be discussed in claims resolutions or lack of work performance
    • Evaluate document reviews with safety as the focus of the review
    • Complete any tasks assigned by the Construction Safety Manager in an efficient and timely manner

Working Conditions

  • Site-based

Qualifications

  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
    • Experience in large scale program delivery in a construction environment
    • Developing HSW integrated management systems
    • Rail and infrastructure delivery experience
  • Education:
    • College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Risk Management, or a combination of education and industry experience
  • Licenses OR Certifications:
    • Holding recognized certification in at least one of the following: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Gold Seal Certificate (GSC) for Construction Safety Coordinator (CSC) or National Safety Officer (NSO)
  • Skills and Competencies:
    • Strong understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and construction regulations and their application to construction projects
    • Must have a proactive approach to safety, applying sound judgment and techniques in all situations
    • Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership   
    • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities    
    • Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)  
    • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
    • Capability to lead, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
    • Proven success in providing on-site leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
    • Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

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