Regional Health and Safety Supervisor

Our Health, Safety & Environment group is currently growing and is looking to add a Regional Health and Safety Supervisor to the team, based in Vaughan, ON.

Reporting to the Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental Director/Manager, the Regional Health and Safety Supervisor provides advice and support to management teams, direct reports, and supervisors, within the assigned geographical area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define, communicate, and enforce the roles and accountabilities of Safety Supervisors and Advisors
• Ensure compliance with Valard HS&E policies, applicable legislation, client requirements, and industry standards
• Maintain current knowledge of legislative changes and communicate impacts to project and corporate leadership
• Ensure Site Safety Management Plans (SMPs) are established, implemented, and maintained for all projects
• Implement corporate safety strategies and performance measures
• Maintain a visible field presence through site visits, conversations, and documented observations
• Identify safety risks, trends, and non-compliances; recommend and implement corrective actions
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to Safety Supervisors, Advisors, and project teams
• Conduct regular performance reviews with direct reports and document outcomes
• Ensure incidents are reported within required timelines and correctly classified under the established framework
• Determine investigation involvement based on incident severity and ensure root cause analysis is completed
• Review incident reports for accuracy and ensure final submissions to head office within 72 hours
• Ensure corrective actions are tracked, completed, and sustained
• Support development and distribution of safety alerts and shared learning
• Compile, analyze, and report safety performance metrics, trends, and field findings
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety reports to the Corporate Safety Director/Manager
• Identify opportunities to improve safety performance, operational efficiency, and cost
• Prepare for and participate in audits including COR, ISO 45001, and client/owner audits
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, client representatives, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure client safety obligations are understood and met at the project level
• Provide safety input during pre-award, tendering, and early project phases, including hazard identification
• Communicate significant safety issues, risks, and concerns to the Corporate Safety Director/Manager
• Coordinate regular meetings with Safety Supervisors and Advisors to review issues, trends, and upcoming activities
• Participate in quarterly leadership meetings and contribute agenda items

Requirements:
• Post-Secondary Education in Occupational Health and Safety
• Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) or Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP) certification
• 5 years of progressive experience in Construction Safety
• Demonstrated experience with Incident Investigation including Root cause investigation
• Valid driver’s license and ability to provide a satisfactory drivers abstract
• Demonstrated familiarity with applicable provincial legislations

Benefits:
This position offers an annual base salary of $95 000 - $125 000, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.