Safety Program Coordinator

Valard Construction•Toronto, ON

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Safety Program Coordinator to our team, based in Edmonton, AB; Calgary, AB; or Toronto, ON. Reporting to the Safety Lead, we are seeking an experienced and organized safety professional with a background in transmission line construction to provide coordinated safety support across multiple transmission projects throughout Canada. This is primarily an office-based position with occasional travel to project sites as required.

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification
3 years experience supporting transmission line construction projects and stakeholders
Previous Health & Safety program coordination experience in a multi-project environment
Strong understanding of Canadian OHS legislation applicable to transmission construction, including Alberta and Ontario at minimum
Experience with risk assessment in transmission construction operations and activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites on an occasional basis

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting COR, ISO 45001, or owner/client audit processes
Incident investigation experience including root cause analysis and corrective action development
Familiarity with client-facing safety reporting in a utility or EPC construction environment

Responsibilities

Act as the primary safety point of contact for the transmission group, supporting project start-ups including the development of Safety Management Plans, site-specific orientations, and emergency response plans
Coordinate the deployment of Safety Advisors to project sites, aligning field safety resources with project schedules and client requirements while monitoring deliverable timelines across all assigned projects
Provide remote safety guidance to work leaders and foremen on day-to-day HS&E matters, maintaining awareness of active project conditions, scope changes, and evolving site hazards
Represent Valard HS&E in client meetings, pre-job conferences, and project safety reviews, preparing and submitting safety deliverables including monthly reports, safety management plans, and statistical summaries
Build and maintain positive relationships with client safety representatives, liaising between client expectations and field execution and escalating issues to the Safety Lead as appropriate
Review safety performance data, inspection results, incident trends, and corrective action logs across assigned projects, providing direction to field leadership and ensuring outstanding items are closed in a timely manner
Support field staff in incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed, and verify that JSAs, tailboards, and critical safety documents are maintained in accordance with Valard's HS&E Manual
Coordinate required site safety documentation (fall protection plans, confined space entry, lockout/tagout)
Maintain accurate records of field staff training, competencies, and certifications; assist in the preparation and coordination of COR, ISO 45001, and owner/client audits
Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly safety performance reports, track legislative changes across assigned jurisdictions, and communicate updates to Project Managers and Supervisors