Senior Safety Specialist

Kiewit•Toronto, ON

33d•CA$110,000 - CA$150,000

About The Position

Join Kiewit as a Senior Safety Specialist and help advance workplace safety across diverse infrastructure projects. The role supports and audits safety programs, promotes the company’s “Nobody Gets Hurt” philosophy, and helps maintain safe, compliant working conditions. Ganotec is a full-service heavy industrial contractor operating across Canada and performing work in disciplines including civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping, and electrical, instrumentation, and controls. The position requires flexibility to travel to project sites across Canada and the United States, including fly-in/fly-out assignments. Project rotations may be 14/7 or 10/4. The role involves implementing project-level environmental health and safety programs, analyzing incident data, inspecting facilities and work practices, coaching employees, developing and delivering training, maintaining training records, interpreting safety requirements, and liaising with occupational safety and health authorities.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience.
Proven expertise managing comprehensive safety programs across complex projects, leading safety initiatives, and fostering a culture of prevention.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, hazard evaluation, record-keeping protocols, and injury management processes.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities with attention to detail and timely execution.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to engage personnel at all levels and maintain productive working relationships.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams.
Physical ability to access construction sites in varied climates and environments, including periods of sitting, standing, walking, and active listening.
Flexibility and readiness to relocate and travel as project demands require.
Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use requirements, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and to work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and uphold company-wide environmental health and safety programs at the project level and promote a proactive safety culture.
Collect, analyze, and interpret workplace illness and accident data; identify trends and recommend preventative measures.
Inspect facilities, equipment, and processes to identify hazards and verify compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Monitor and coach employees on safe work behaviors and provide guidance or corrective actions when needed.
Develop project-specific safety training materials and presentations.
Manage records of training completion and compliance for internally delivered training and training conducted by external consultants.
Interpret relevant safety legislation and standards to support compliance with governmental and company requirements.
Deliver safety training, including orientations and training on fall protection, confined spaces, lockout/tagout, and respiratory protection.
Liaise with occupational safety and health regulatory authorities during inspections or site visits and follow through on required actions.
Travel or relocate as required to support safety operations at project sites.