Safety Manager - Civil Construction

Position Overview

We are looking for a Safety Manager based out of Ontario who will be responsible for ensuring a safe work environment on our construction projects by implementing and enforcing safety policies, conducting regular inspections, and promoting a culture of safety. This role plays a critical part in minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with all local, provincial, and federal safety regulations, and Kiewit's safety policies and procedures.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Eastern Canada District serves the construction and mining industries, operating across the eastern region of Canada. We specialize in highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development and open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind power, dams and industrial projects. 

Location

The successful candidate will be located in Ontario and willing to work on a remote turnaround project as their first assignment. The candidate will also be open to potentially relocating across Ontario and Eastern Canada for future assignments. 

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. 

Responsibilities

•    Implement and oversee the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures. 
•    Conduct training, including new hire orientation and safety meetings. 
•    Monitor all heavy industrial construction work for compliance with safety requirements. 
•    Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is also desired. 

Qualifications

•    Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial or equivalent degree/work experience.
•    Strong work ethic; good interpersonal and organizational skills.
•    Must be able to act independently with little or no supervision and work collaboratively on a team environment.
•    Ability to operate a standard personal computer as well as knowledge of and experience with standard office computer software. 
•    Ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain. 
•    Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements is strongly preferred.
•    A minimum of 5 years of experience in Safety on Construction Sites.
•    Experience managing/leading a team.
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