Project Safety Assistant

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION
Turner Construction founded in 1902 is North Americas largest generalbuilder shaping skylines globally with over 13500 professionals and$17billionin annual volume. We handle 1500 projects annually across sectorslike healthcare education and commercial spaces combining local agility withglobal projects like the New York YankeesStadium the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration the Boeing Company North CharlestonCampus and more!Since1951 Turner has been a key player in Canadas construction industrywithnearly$1 billionin annual revenue and committed to quality safety andfostering an inclusive work environment.
Turner Constructionisntjust aboutbuildingswereabout building futures empowering employeesand leavinga lasting legacyfor the communities we serve.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU
At Turner we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offeryour unique knowledge and help carry our company forward we guarantee tosupport you in your individual growth journey. This opportunity alsooffers:
Access to practical tools and resourcesincludinga work phonelaptop and safety gear.
Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays whereapplicable).
Invitations toparticipatein company events and activities.
Hard and soft skills training programs.
Thorough benefitsprogramincluding End of Year Premium PayHealthcare and Dental Coverage Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)matching and much more.

Annual base salary range for this position maybeCA$70000toCA$80000depending on experienceandfit.

THE PROJECT SAFETY ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY
Assist with enforcement and adherence of company Environmental Health & Safety and risk management policies and procedures on construction project. Support identification elimination and control of hazardous conditions on project that may lead to injury and/or property damage.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with providing training for safe work practices implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Every Day) project safety programs and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs policies and procedures for construction project and Trade employees.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies Federal State and Local regulations and owner contract requirements.
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company Federal State and Local regulations and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g. pre-employment post-accident random cause) in alignment with company and project owner requirements.
• Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
• Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g. PTPs JHAs training records tool box meetings Material data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and chemical inventory sheets incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting Safety meetings record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide summary report to supervisor.
• Assist with conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections develop inspection summary including recommendations for corrective action per company policy and work with supervisor to issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering or related field of study and minimum of 1 year of related construction safety experience or equivalent combination of education training and experience
• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Familiar with provincial and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
• Familiar with general construction operations
• Ability to identify safety related exposures and propose corrective actions
• Demonstrate elements of leadership from within teamwork and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Analytical thinking good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Able to work to in non-structured environment and flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction
• Proficient computer and data entry skills Microsoft Office suite of applications and collaboration tools
• Limited travel may be required access to reliable transportation required

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs passenger use of construction personnel hoists ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands talk and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites office locations and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts high precarious places fumes or airborne particles outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies procedures and applicable laws.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status family status or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available including for applicants with disabilities in the application and recruitment process upon request.

Required Experience:

Junior IC