Construction Safety Specialist - Safety

388 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ON L4K 4B4, Canada Req #1385 Monday, March 4, 2024 JOB SUMMARY As the Construction Safety Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) for the Toro Aluminum Group of Companies and our sub-contracted installation crews. REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The incumbent must have a reliable vehicle and must have a full Class G license.
• The work environment is mostly outdoors on construction sites in various states of completion during all seasons and weather conditions.
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to: walking up and down stairs, climbing ladders and navigating uneven terrain.

• Create and maintain a culture of Safety First.
• Works with the Health and Safety Department to ensure implementation of Toro Aluminum’s OHSMS and adherence to all safety requirements.
• Report any known workplace hazards or violations of the Act to promptly in line with Company process.

• Conduct site visits with sub-contractors and site staff and complete site safety reports. Inspect all aspects of safety as it relates to the installation process on site for existing and potential hazards and recommend corrective actions and preventative measures. Complete site safety reports.
• Conduct incident investigations, determine root causes, recommend and implement corrective actions and preventative measures. Complete investigation reports.
• Follow-up with site concerns and third-party inspection reports relating to sub-contractor safe work and administrative procedures.
• Draft site-specific Safe Work Procedures for review.
• Ensure that management is informed about significant safety issues.
• Monitor and manage sub-contractor safety documentation. Distribute to clients on site as requested.
• Source, research, develop and recommend updates to site safety documentation.
• Conduct site-specific safety training initiatives with full-time employees and sub-contractors.
• Ensure that sub-contractors and full-time employees are in compliance with all site safety regulations and client safety requirements.
• Monitor and manage sub-contractors online WSIB status.
• Update and maintain safety data spreadsheets and reports for management.
• Make recommendations on the purchasing of equipment and products for use on site.
• Collaborate with other departments within the Toro Group.
• Participate in site safety meetings.

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with Toro internal departments, external vendors, and Toro Aluminum stakeholders.
• Being proactive in identifying issues and helping to address these to best serve the needs of customers.

• Post-Secondary Degree/ Diploma/ Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the Health and Safety profession.
• Technical knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and O.Reg.213/91 Construction Projects.

• Strong computer skills including MS Office (specifically Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Office 365).
• Demonstrate leadership, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Energetic, self-motivated promotor of health and safety in a positive, practical manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with all levels across the organization.

• Do what you say – act with integrity so our customers and internal partners trust us to deliver results.
• Get it done – find solutions to ensure the job gets done right.
• Be better every day – take pride and be passionate about improving our business, safety, and quality and strive to be the best.
• Think big picture – think long-term, be strategic and have a vision. Your investment in our business, is critical to our success.
• Build strong relationships – value our employees, suppliers, and advisors as an essential part of our business. Develop and maintain strong relationships with our customers, contractors and stakeholders.
• 388 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ON L4K 4B4, Canada