Construction Health & Safety Specialist

Position: Construction Health & Safety Specialist – 12 Month Contract
Construction
Health & Safety
Specialist –
12-month
contract – Toronto We’re looking to hire a highly experienced and professional
Construction
Health & Safety Specialist for a 12
-month full-time on-site contract supporting our client in the construction of a mission critical building facilities in Toronto (with the potential for extension). As our client’s on-site safety representative, you’ll collaborate with staff and subcontractors to promote a proactive safety culture that exceeds compliance standards. You’ll ensure safety programs meet regulatory requirements and align with the client’s high expectations.
Key Responsibilities:

Design and execute a strategic roadmap for safety deliverables, including timelines and frequency.

Lead and manage all safety-related project deliverables to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Train and coach project teams on client-specific reporting protocols for incidents and worker hours.

Establish and reinforce clear safety communication practices across all project stakeholders.

Conduct regular site safety walks to identify and address potential hazards.

Engage actively in site meetings (OAC, GC orientations, foreman meetings, safety briefings) to represent safety priorities.

Drive and support the implementation of safety initiatives that align with project goals and client standards

Key Job Focus:

Design and execute a strategic roadmap for safety deliverables, including timelines and frequency.

Lead and manage all safety-related project deliverables to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Train and coach project teams on client-specific reporting protocols for incidents and worker hours.

Establish and reinforce clear safety communication practices across all project stakeholders.

Conduct regular site safety walks to identify and address potential hazards.

Engage actively in site meetings (OAC, GC orientations, foreman meetings, safety briefings) to represent safety priorities.

Drive and support the implementation of safety initiatives that align with project goals and client standards.

Key Experience / Qualifications:

5–10 years of EH&S experience in construction including a Certification (CRSP, CSO, NCSO, GSC-CSC, CSP, CIH, etc).

Extensive experience with supervising and monitoring safety standard onsite for large, complex ICI building construction projects

Expertise in high-risk activities: electrical safety, confined space, fall protection, and materials handling.

Familiarity with H&S standards and process overseeing the construction of building systems such as HVAC, Electrical and Critical Lift Systems

Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Proven ability to evaluate and manage subcontractor safety performance.

Experience with Data Center construction projects is an asset (but not mandatory)

Additional Position Requirements:

Available to be on client site daily.

Experienced in communicating and problem solving as a team with subcontractors.

A background and knowledge working with trades such as HVAC technicians, electricians, ironworkers, pipefitters, etc. (preferred).

An understanding of the complexities of multi-employer worksites.

Experienced trainer on construction safety topics.

Experience conducting construction site safety audits and inspections.

Experience conducting incident investigations and reporting.

Able to juggle multiple priorities with ease, welcomes challenges.

Excellent attention to detail.

Collaborative problem solver.

Excellent written and verbal communicator who understands the importance of timely communications.

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.