Health And Safety Manager

Project Overview

Role Overview

Core Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the Construction Health and Safety Management Plan, including measures for particularly hazardous work.
• Manage Health and Safety Coordinators across onshore, marine, and tunnel operations.
• Plan training, workshops, orientations, and awareness sessions for project personnel, service providers, and third parties.
• Develop the behavior-based safety program and support Safety in Design activities.

Inspections and Reviews

• Participate in project kickoff and pretask meetings and support the development of construction methods and work plans.
• Plan and conduct regular site inspections with project, construction, and QHSE teams.
• Lead monthly reviews of lost-time incidents and high-potential events with project leadership.
• Define corrective actions and communicate Safety Alerts and health and safety good practices.

Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate required personnel health checks with Human Resources.
• Participate in environmental presentations, weekly QHSE-Permits meetings, health and safety committees, and project forums.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience on large construction project sites.
• At least 5 years of health and safety leadership experience on a large construction project.
• Experience in tunneling or underground works, preferably with TBM operations, or maritime works.
• NCSO-IHSA, CRSP, or US equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

Required Skills

• Experience with safety audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, safety management systems, and incident reporting tools.
• Ability to conduct safety training and enforce safety policies.
• Strong communication, leadership, time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in high-risk environments such as nuclear or offshore projects.

Preferred Qualification

• COR Auditor training is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Gross annual salary is CAD 140,000–165,000, depending on experience and profile.
• Benefits include four weeks of vacation, an annual bonus, group health insurance, an RRSP program, and career development opportunities.