Posted 18 days ago
Safety Specialist
@ Kiewit
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Kiewit is hiring a mid-level Safety Specialist for its Eastern Canada District, initially based in Toronto, to run and audit the company's safety program on large infrastructure projects. The role covers site inspections, incident statistics, safety training and regulatory compliance. The posting states full-time work, base pay of $80,000 to $120,000 per year, and willingness to relocate and travel as projects require.
Pay:
$80,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Inspect facilities, machinery and safety equipment for hazards and compliance
- Analyze occupational illness and accident statistics on projects
- Coach workers on safe behaviour and monitor unsafe acts
- Develop and deliver safety training, including new hire orientation
- Track training records and liaise with OSHA inspectors during site visits
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 10 years in large infrastructure construction
- Knowledge of OSHA and Ontario OHS Act and Construction Regulations
- WSIB and case management experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to speak publicly and deliver training
- Willingness to relocate and travel
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Kiewit
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One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.
Full company description
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,075,506
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25,348
- Reported office locations
- 1550 Mike Fahey St., Omaha, NE 68102, US
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Construction
- Building Material
- Mining
- Transportation
- Oil and Gas
- Other recorded names
- Kiewit
- Kiewit Mexico
- Specialties
- Building
- Mining
- Oil
- Gas & Chemical
- Power
- Transportation
- Water/Wastewater
- Construction
- Engineering
- Industrial
- EPC
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- and Design-Build
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Omaha, NE |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1884 |
| Specialties | BuildingMiningOilGas & ChemicalPowerTransportationWater/WastewaterConstructionEngineeringIndustrial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 228 |
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Requisition ID: 182815
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District
Department: Safety
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Are you passionate about safety and ensuring everyone is working in a safe condition and environment? How about doing so while working for one of the largest contractors in North America? At Kiewit, our guiding principles on infrastructure projects and in every office is, “Nobody Gets Hurt” and we’re currently looking for a safety coordinator who, supports, and will audit our program which reinforces our commitment to safety.
We are open to both mid-level and senior-level safety professionals and are seeking individuals who are flexible to relocate and travel as project needs arise. At Kiewit, we go where the work is, providing exciting opportunities to contribute to major projects while building a rewarding long-term career.
District Overview
Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. The serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.
Location
This role will be based in Toronto to begin.
Responsibilities
• Participating in the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
• Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project level; recommending process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
• Routinely inspecting the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Routinely monitoring the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed.
• Developing environmental health and safety training materials to include manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc.
• Administering a management system to track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors.
• Interpreting safety regulations for the project.
• Coordinating and presenting safety training to support client requirements including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout and repertory.
• Interfacing with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) (Provincial or federal) officials/inspectors in the event or a site visit.
Qualifications
- 3-10 years of experience in the construction of large infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills
- Experience with WSIB, Case Management
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- Ability to travel and relocate as business requires
- Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations
- Ability to speak publicly in groups and provide trainings
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.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
- Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions
Base Compensation: $80,000/yr - $120,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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.
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