Safety director Jobs in Whitby, ON

Position Overview

The Construction Safety Trainer is responsible for the project onboarding training, orientation, and site qualification for all employees assigned to the SMR-X Project, as well as day-to-day preparation and handling of training material and records.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Location

The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON. The successful candidate will be local to Darlington, Oshawa or surrounding areas, or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for training project employees on a variety of Environmental Health and Safety related programs such as Safety Orientation, Safe Work Planning, Respiratory Fit Testing, Elevating Work Platform, Work at Heights, Confined Space Entry, First Aid etc.
• Create an environment conducive to learning for employees
• Collaborate across the local organization and network to gather expectations, share best practices and coordinate program requirement
• Manage content of existing training programs and create new training material as needed
• Daily preparation of training packages and attendance records.
• Work with team to plan training schedules and set up courses.
• Manage resources including facilities, equipment and availability.
• Handle the collection of completed training records and ensure proper scanning and storage per procedures.
• Ensure training material, documents and completion records are stored securely and are retrievable from the shared project folder.
• Promote a safety culture that supports continuous improvement in the EHS management system through active communication, participation and development of skills.
• Foster a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of Provincial OHS Legislation
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health and Safety and training/facilitating within the construction industry
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Construction or Health and Safety
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A designation such as NCSO would be considered an asset
• Train the Trainer Qualifications in programs such as Work at Heights, Confined Space Entry etc.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in teams
• Ability to plan, manage, and prioritize multiple, concurrent assignments and tasks
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Knowledge of project management concepts
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Willingness to contribute toward, and assist colleagues with projects across functional areas and outside of primary responsibilities to contribute toward the overall team’s success
• Physical Demands
• Various work locations in both field and office
• Travel as necessary. #LI-IS1

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.