Deputy Safety Director
About The Position
The Deputy Safety Director oversees occupational health and safety programs and procedures for a single large project or multiple projects within the same District. The role provides technical expertise, promotes a safe working environment, and supports construction schedules through safety training, compliance, equipment planning, inspections, and incident management. The position monitors site safety trends and incident records, develops and conducts orientations and training, and ensures permits and certifications are active and documented. It oversees safety equipment maintenance and procurement, injury reporting and resolution, and review of hazard analyses and corrective action plans. The Deputy Safety Director also creates, reviews, or approves site safety and evacuation plans and supports emergency response and vehicle access planning with the Project Manager.
Requirements
- 15 or more years of experience in construction or safety.
- 10 or more years of experience managing construction or safety teams.
- Leadership skills, including communicating clear and consistent expectations to direct reports and project stakeholders.
- Ability to identify and mentor direct-report safety professionals, assign tasks, and provide training to build an effective internal team.
- Ability to provide construction teams with training and learning opportunities based on safety expertise and standard safety principles.
- Expertise identifying onsite project safety risks and developing innovative, compliant mitigation strategies that meet safety-program and agency requirements.
- Expert knowledge of construction-site equipment, methods, and processes.
- Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance, industry trends, and upcoming agency regulations that may affect company and project production.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills across all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee safety programs and procedures for a single large project or multiple projects within the same District.
- Perform project-site trend analysis and ensure accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fires, property damage, and other safety-related incidents.
- Develop and conduct safety orientations and training, and oversee project-site toolbox talks within designated timeframes.
- Ensure required project permits and certifications are active, documented, and tracked for construction activities.
- Provide technical expertise on training, equipment needs, and inspection requirements to support the construction schedule and project cost savings.
- Oversee equipment maintenance and procurement to ensure onsite crews have necessary safety items before construction activities begin.
- Provide project status and trend analysis to the manager and project team as needed.
- Oversee injury reporting and resolution for the project site; review investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
- Review and approve Daily Hazard Analyses from direct reports and personal daily documentation; participate in Jobsite Hazard Analysis discussions and documentation for the project plan.
- Create, review, or approve the worksite safety and evacuation plan.
- Support emergency response and vehicle access planning with the Project Manager.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
