Construction Safety Officer

We are Safety Design Strategies ("SDS"), a leading Occupational Health and Safety services Company in the Greater Toronto Area. We offer best-in-class safety consulting, safety inspection, confined space/rescue, and safety training services to industrial, government, school boards, infrastructure, and commercial/residential clients. Our mission is simple: to create safe places for employees to thrive which translates into tangible value for employers and clients. Our guiding principles are at the core of everything we do: 1. A “client-first” mindset 2. Operate at the highest level of integrity 3. Be known as the high-performing team 4. Focus on building a work environment that is entrepreneurial, safe, and fun **Responsibilities and Duties** - Develop, implement and evaluate health and safety programs and strategies. - Conduct Job and Hazard Safety Analyses. - Report writing: safety progress reports for clients and members of management. - Conduct safety orientations and ensure workers have met current training requirements. - Conduct detailed, scheduled site inspections outlining any workplace and environmental hazards and provide professional, detailed site inspection reports including digital progress pictures (if allowed). - Participate in pre-construction / pre-project meetings, giving input and recommendations for EHS site procedures. - Communicate and work with site supervisor to eliminate any workplace hazards. - Liaise with MOL and site supervisors regarding any notices. - Attend meetings as required by clients. - Prepare incident or near miss reports and accident investigations. **Qualifications and Skills** - NCSO designation. - Up-to-date safety certifications. - Knowledge of OHS Act and Regulations. - Professional written and oral communication skills. - Excellent safety inspection, hazard awareness, report writing, and communication skills. - Minimum 3 years experience in construction/industrial safety. - Be able to work within a team environment as well as independently without supervision. - Have a flexible schedule for the benefit of the project, client, or company with a professional and pleasant attitude. **Job Types**: Full-time, Contract Schedule: - 8-10 hour shift - Monday to Friday - Overtime - Weekends **Experience**: - Construction/industrial safety: 3 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: - NCSO (preferred) **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual Pay: $25.00-$50.00 per hour Schedule: - 10 hour shift - 12 hour shift - 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday - Overtime - Weekends as needed Licence/Certification: - CHSO, CRSP or other recognized Safety Designation (preferred) - First Aid / CPR / AED Certification (preferred) - WAH Certificate (preferred) - Construction based background and/or automotive background (preferred) Work Location: In person