Senior Construction Safety Officer
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Conduct compliance audits and inspections of construction site activities for Capital infrastructure projects, including major expansions and new transit routes. Lead reviews of construction work plans and safety submittals to ensure adherence to OHSA legislation and contract requirements. Perform incident and accident investigations to assess root causes and coordinate remedial actions with project delivery teams. Provide technical direction to safety consultants and evaluate vendor safety performance for analytics input. Represent Metrolinx as Project Owner in formal auditing of safe work practices to protect corporate liability and public safety. This field-based role requires regular visits to construction sites across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, including evenings, weekends, and all weather conditions. Candidates must obtain Canadian Rail Operating Rules qualifications and hold a valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a degree in Safety, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
- Demonstrated progressive experience transit infrastructure planning, design, construction, construction supervision, construction safety, and administration of transit facilities and infrastructure
- Must be able to obtain qualifications in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
- A valid Ontario Class 'G' driver's license
- Knowledge of the interpretation and application of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and construction site and safety coordination best practices, procedures, processes and related legislation and regulations of complex infrastructure projects
- Skills to interpret construction drawings, contract documents, and construction standards and procedures
- Ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to manage emergency situations
- Time management, organizational, and leadership skills to coordinate complex projects under pressure to meet schedule commitments
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to examine incidents and problems, detect root causes, and resolve issues
- Interpersonal, public relations, and oral/written/presentation communication skills to represent Metrolinx with a range of internal and external stakeholders, partners, and contractors, and to prepare construction safety plans, reports, briefing documents, and policy/procedure recommendations
- Shift work including evenings and weekends
- Subject to being call-in during emergencies and to conduct accident investigations
- Works outdoors at locations throughout the Metrolinx network, in all types of weather conditions and at all times of the day or night
- Frequent exposure to properly controlled hazards and required to wear / use personal protective equipment
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Criminal Record Check
Desired Qualifications
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) designation
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation
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