Site Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

At Chandos, safety is at the core of everything we do. We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Site Health & Safety Specialist to champion our commitment to creating a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment on our construction projects. In this role, you will serve as the primary safety resource on site, partnering with project teams to promote a strong safety culture through leadership, coaching, education, and proactive risk management.

You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, supporting project planning and execution, delivering safety programs and training, leading incident investigations, and maintaining accurate safety documentation. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and influential safety professional who is passionate about protecting people, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture where every worker goes home safely each day.

• Ensure all duties are performed in compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and the Chandos Construction Safety Manual.
• Clearly communicate safety roles and responsibilities to all site personnel.
• Conduct site safety orientations for workers and visitors, ensuring understanding of hazards, controls, and site-specific requirements.
• Provide regular, constructive, and respectful feedback to employees and supervisors.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the Chandos Safety Manual, policies, and safe work procedures.
• Facilitate, deliver, and support the Chandos Safety Program at the site level.
• Promote and sustain a positive safety culture among all personnel on site.
• Act as the primary safety steward for the site, proactively identifying and addressing hazards and risks.
• Provide guidance to field staff on occupational health and safety requirements and best practices.
• Support construction management with project startup safety planning, reporting structures, and safe constructability input.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-specific safe work procedures.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
• Deliver and coordinate weekly safety meetings, daily toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.
• Maintain safety certifications and stay informed of industry advancements and OH&S regulatory changes.
• Identify potential hazards and recommend practical solutions to mitigate risks.
• Coach and support managers and employees in the application of safety programs and practices.
• Participate in company-led training initiatives as required.
• Assist with training delivery where qualified.
• Maintain working knowledge of modified work and return-to-work programs.
• Manage the administration and control of all site safety documentation, including THAs, weekly safety submissions, inspections, training records, incident reports, permits, and compliance records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification is considered an asset
• 5+ years of varied construction safety experience. Commercial, Industrial
• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure

Although Chandos’ applicant tracking system has the technical capability to support AI features, our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.

Compensation Transparency

Expected Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 CAD Annual Salary

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience.

This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.