construction safety officer

We are Safety Design Strategies ("SDS"), a leading Occupational Health and Safety services Company in the Greater Toronto Area. We offer best-in-class safety consulting, safety inspection, confined space/rescue, and safety training services to industrial, government, school boards, infrastructure, and commercial/residential clients.

Our mission is simple: to create safe places for employees to thrive which translates into tangible value for employers and clients.

Our guiding principles are at the core of everything we do: 1. A ?client-first? mindset 2. Operate at the highest level of integrity 3. Be known as the high-performing team 4. Focus on building a work environment that is entrepreneurial, safe, and fun

We are seeking resumes from qualified candidates with a background in Occupational Health and Safety who are looking for a challenging and rewarding position within our organization.

The chosen candidate must have extensive HSE knowledge and experience within the construction and automotive industry, as well as excellent communication, client relation and computer skills with the ability to manage projects within a fast paced environment.

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*Responsibilities and Duties*

* Develop, implement and evaluate health and safety programs and strategies.
* Conduct Job and Hazard Safety Analyses.
* Report writing: safety progress reports for clients and members of management.
* Conduct safety orientations and ensure workers have met current training requirements.
* Conduct detailed, scheduled site inspections outlining any workplace and environmental hazards and provide professional, detailed site inspection reports including digital progress pictures (if allowed).
* Participate in pre-construction / pre-project meetings, giving input and recommendations for EHS site procedures.
* Communicate and work with site supervisor to eliminate any workplace hazards.
* Liaise with MOL and site supervisors regarding any notices.
* Attend meetings as required by clients.
* Prepare incident or near miss reports and accident investigations.

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*Qualifications and Skills*

* NCSO designation.
* Up-to-date safety certifications.
* Knowledge of OHS Act and Regulations.
* Professional written and oral communication skills.
* Excellent safety inspection, hazard awareness, report writing, and communication skills.
* Minimum 3 years experience in construction/industrial safety.
* Must be proficient with computer and mobile applications.
* Be able to work within a team environment as well as independently without supervision.
* Have a flexible schedule for the benefit of the project, client, or company with a professional and pleasant attitude.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Schedule:

* 8-10 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekends

Experience:

* Construction/industrial safety: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* NCSO (preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $25.00-$50.00 per hour

Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekends as needed



Licence/Certification:
* CHSO, CRSP or other recognized Safety Designation (preferred)
* First Aid / CPR / AED Certification (preferred)
* WAH Certificate (preferred)
* Construction based background and/or automotive background (preferred)

Work Location: In person