Safety Manager

Position Overview

The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, reporting to the EHS Director, will be responsible for managing a team of EHS Advisors that will be engaged in the development, implementation, and auditing of the Safety Program for the Projects. 

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience spans all aspects of the nuclear market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure markets. 

Location

The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of site-specific safety training and orientation of workers, supervisors, staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Review project plans and project sites before work commences, identifying safety-related risks.
• Inspect active project sites to evaluate ongoing work conditions to guarantee compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Liaise with external parties such as regulatory agencies, government inspectors, sub-contractors, and general public.
• Work with project management teams and field workers to implement and devise solutions to safety-related issues on project sites.
• Work with senior management to continuously improve their Health and Safety Programs.
• Ensure subcontractors and employees comply with safety standards.
• Represent the company at meetings with stakeholders and other organizations on issues regarding workplace health and safety matters.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations to Project leadership and clients.
• Recruit and hire EHS Advisors.
• Provide supervision and leadership to EHS Advisors including day to day task assignment, overseeing work to ensure timely completion and meeting expectations for quality.
• Work with Direct Reports to develop individual career development plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience coordinating and managing health and safety for construction projects.
• Previous experience in a leadership role required.
• Knowledge of Construction projects with a solid understanding of the Occupation Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) and other relevant regulations and legislations required.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certificate of Recognition (COR) Auditor and National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Experience in nuclear considered an asset.
• Understanding of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board System (WSIB) and return to work program.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent meeting and training facilitation.
• Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment.
• Comfortable working in various work locations in both field and office.
• Comfortable with confined space and working at heights.
• Frequent travel between work sites.