Senior Safety Specialist

Position Overview  Join Kiewit as a Senior Safety Specialist and become an integral part of one of North America's leading contractors, where safety is paramount. In this critical role, you will champion workplace safety by supporting and auditing safety programs while fostering a culture that fully embraces our core philosophy: “Nobody Gets Hurt.” This position offers an exceptional opportunity to influence safety practices across diverse infrastructure projects and to contribute to maintaining safe and compliant working conditions at all times.

Requisition :  181138
Job Level:  Senior Level
Home District/Group:  Ganotec District
Department:  Safety
Market:  Industrial

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Overview  Join Kiewit as a Senior Safety Specialist and become an integral part of one of North America's leading contractors, where safety is paramount. In this critical role, you will champion workplace safety by supporting and auditing safety programs while fostering a culture that fully embraces our core philosophy: “Nobody Gets Hurt.” This position offers an exceptional opportunity to influence safety practices across diverse infrastructure projects and to contribute to maintaining safe and compliant working conditions at all times.
District Overview  Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages.

We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position itself towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful.
Location  This position requires flexibility to travel to project sites across Canada and the United States, including fly-in/fly-out assignments. Rotations could be 14/7 or 10/4.
Responsibilities  As a Senior Safety Specialist, you will:
Implement and uphold company-wide environmental health and safety programs at the project level, ensuring a proactive safety culture.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data concerning workplace illnesses and accidents, identifying trends and recommending preventative measures to minimize risks.
Conduct systematic inspections of facilities, equipment, and processes to identify hazards and verify compliance with safety regulations and internal policies.
Monitor and coach employees on safe work behaviors, promoting continuous improvement through guidance and corrective actions when necessary.
Develop comprehensive safety training materials and presentations tailored to project-specific needs, enhancing workforce knowledge and adherence.
Manage training records through an effective system to track completion and compliance with safety initiatives conducted internally or by external consultants.
Interpret relevant safety legislation and standards to ensure project activities maintain strict compliance with governmental and company requirements.
Deliver engaging safety training sessions, including orientations, fall protection, confined space procedures, lockout/tagout protocols, and respiratory protection programs.
Serve as a liaison with Occupational Safety and Health regulatory authorities during inspections or site visits, ensuring transparent…