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Health and Safety Manager
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . August 11, 2025
Description
Our client, a full service general contracting and project management firm is hiring a Health & Safety and Environment Manager to join their growing team for their Southwestern Ontario construction sites.
They specialize in the construction management and design-build delivery methods, employing only the highest quality construction professionals who approach each project with professionalism, honesty and integrity.
With a strong attention to detail and a proven safety record, the successful applicant will
be a skilled problem solver.
Responsibilities include - Health & Safety:
▪Keep a thoroughly detailed log on statistics and records and monitor
accident/incident frequencies and safety violations; assist in investigations and
complete related documentation.
▪ Assist in the planning and startup of new projects with respect to safety issues.
▪ Inventory safety related training of workers; conduct new worker safety
orientations.
▪ Regularly monitor safety compliance of workers and subcontractors; conduct site
inspections and institute remedial action if required.
▪ Work with the Site Superintendents to perform Site Specific Hazard Analysis at the
start of jobs
▪ High Risk Hazard Assessments – Work with Site Superintendent and Trade
Contractors to perform a thorough assessment of the tasks at hand.
▪ Ensure completion of regular site inspection reports from field management; note
resolution to any deficiencies or actions taken on the report.
▪ Conduct field level safety meetings, toolbox talks, and health and safety
informational awareness, Quarterly Health and Safety Meetings for the Company
▪ Monumental in our companies pursuit of COR Certification in the
administration, documentation and management of the Company’s COR program.
▪ Keep Senior Leadership Team current on the status of any issue(s) that may
impact on the work being performed.
▪ Work with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to better understand Trend Analysis and
make decisions identifying risk areas for the Team and Company
▪ Work with the Estimating team and SLT on major bid submissions to ensure H&S
strategy is captured.
Responsibilities include - Environment:
Work with the Operations Team to investigate, detail, and develop a waste
management system to ensure it reduces our environmental footprint.
▪ Review and discuss with the SLT options for further sustainability measures to
include or consider with our companies goals and vision.
▪ Be an instrumental part in our participation with Green Economy London and
other key groups.
Preferred Qualifications:
▪ 5+ years of field safety experience, preferably in a construction environment
▪ Construction Safety Officer (CHSO or NCSO) is a must
▪ Relevant Post-Secondary education in HSE is an asset
▪ Possess the demonstrated ability to motivate self and others
▪ Strong mentoring skills
▪ Good working knowledge of local government Health & Safety Acts, Policies,
Regulations, and Industry Standards as they apply to the construction industry
If you are a results-driven leader with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments while effectively managing multiple priorities, then we'd like to hear from you.
We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and employment process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
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