Ecd - Safety Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:167448

Job Level:
Senior Level

Home District/Group:
Eastern Canada District

Department:
Safety

Market:
Transportation

Employment Type:
Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Are you passionate about safety professional looking to work for one of the largest contractors in North America, with an opportunity to become a shareholder in the company? At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on infrastructure projects and in every office is "Nobody Gets Hurt."
As a Senior Safety Specialist, you'll be part of a team implementing and overseeing the Kiewit and Project Safety Program, including developing and promoting site safety policies and procedures. In addition, you'll assist in monitoring the activities of infrastructure projects, ensuring the site's compliance with pertinent governmental regulations, company policies and procedures.
Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one through our construction operations. Whether building and replacing roads, turning rivers into energy, building bridges, or connecting communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safetyobsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer tremendous career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up.

There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best:
we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else

DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

Kiewit's Eastern Canada District is working on heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, water resources, and underground utilities.

We are looking for hard-working individuals with a passion for construction which aren't afraid to get their hands dirty
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supporting the company's safety program for a project and driving a safetyoriented approach to work
Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data; recommending process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
Routinely inspecting the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety regulation compliance
Routinely monitoring the workforce for unsafe behaviours and coaching employees on the correct behaviours when observed
Supporting the development of environmental health and safety training materials, including manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc.
Maintaining a paperwork management system to track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors
Interpreting safety regulations for our major infrastructure projects
Coordinating and presenting safety training to support client requirements, including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout and repertory
Interfacing with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) (Provincial or federal) officials/inspectors in the event of a site visit

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of experience in the construction of large infrastructure projects
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills
Experience with WSIB, Case Management
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wideranging climates and environments
Ability to travel and relocate as business requires, Canada/USA
Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations
Ability to speak publically in groups and provide trainings

LI-FK- We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.