Construction Health and Safety Specialist (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services.

Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets.

Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Job Title Construction Health and Safety Specialist (Supporting the GO Expansion Program) Location Toronto, ON CA (Primary) Category Construction Management, Project Management Job Type Full-time Job Responsibilities (Internal Title : Construction Safety Officer) Collaborate and influence the client team to implement and maintain programs, systems, and procedures to achieve construction safety excellence in HSW practice Advises the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing on strategic HSW matters To champion operational and construction health and safety initiatives and drive their implementation partners Collaborate and advise the client and stakeholders on strategic matters of HSW Supporting and driving dynamic lessons learned and business improvement processes for HSW across the program Produce required reports and input data to discuss reporting protocols and potential admin assistance for data input and development of reports Assure the delivery of HSW initiatives Providing support to all GO Expansion teams and Contractors to resolve any HSW Technical and process issues that may arise in the field Works with respective functional managers for the development of risk profiles and strategies for mitigation Provide construction safety assurance by reviewing and assessing the Contractor’s Safety Plan and Safe Work Method submissions and inspecting construction sites Liaise and offer expertise to the Safety Manager, Construction Manager, and team on construction safety matters Assist in the development of safety training materials and presentations Interpret the Health and Safety of the project and make recommendations to the Managers Conduct safety training sessions Engage in site safety observations and audits Establish a strong safety culture on-site and accident prevention techniques, and compliance with external and internal policies Participate in injury investigations and associated reporting and follow-up Support Ministry of Labor (MOL) site visits and MOL incident investigations Research, compile, and review detailed proof, and recommendations relating to safety policies, regulations, and industry safety practices to assist in resolving on-site safety issues and omissions to safety practices that may be discussed in claims resolutions or lack of work performance Evaluate document reviews with safety as the focus of the review Complete any tasks assigned by the Construction Safety Manager in an efficient and timely manner Working Conditions Site-based Qualifications Required Experience : Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience Rail and infrastructure delivery experience Health & Safety related degree or equivalent Experience in large-scale program delivery Developing HSW integrated management systems Education : College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Risk Management, or a combination of education and industry experience Licenses OR Certifications : Holding a recognized certification in at least one of the following : Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Gold Seal Certificate (GSC) for Construction Safety Coordinator (CSC) or National Safety Officer (NSO) Skills and Competencies : Technical knowledge and extensive experience in safety systems and railway programs Technical knowledge and experience in Safety Systems Management and Auditing (i.

e. ISO ) Accident / Incident analysis methods expertise Experience in developing and embedding health, safety & well-being management systems Working knowledge of the Canadian Labour Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, CROR, and other relevant Federal and Provincial / States Health & Safety legislation Working knowledge of OHS policies, standards, legislation, and procedures pertaining to the industry.

Knowledge of the regional political, economic, social, and security context Strong understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction regulations and its application to construction projects Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Time management and task prioritization skills Comtech Group Inc.

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