Project Lead Safety Coordinator

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of assigned Safety Coordinators.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and training to project safety personnel.
• Partner with Project Management and Operations teams to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Conduct routine field audits, inspections, observations, and compliance assessments.
• Identify safety concerns, develop corrective actions, and monitor completion.
• Participate in project planning, pre-task planning, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, property damage events, and safety observations, ensuring timely reporting and corrective actions.
• Track and analyse safety performance indicators and communicate trends to project leadership.
• Lead and facilitate safety meetings, orientations, toolbox talks, and safety stand-downs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project-specific safety plans, emergency response plans, and client-required programs.
• Serve as the primary field contact for client safety representatives and regulatory agencies when required.
• Support company audits, client audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Promote a positive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and visible field leadership.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to training, qualifications, inspections, audits, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist the Safety Manager in implementing corporate safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Intervene and stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviours create unacceptable risk.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field is considered an asset.
• CHST certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.

• Minimum 5 – 7 years of construction safety experience.
• Minimum 2 – 3 years of pipeline construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring Safety Coordinators, Foremen, and/or field personnel.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and developing corrective action plans.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
• Understanding of pipeline construction activities including clearing, grading, excavation, trenching, lowering-in, hydrostatic testing, tie-ins, HDD operations, and commissioning activities.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and site inspections.
• Knowledge of incident investigation methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information to large groups and project leadership teams.
• Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence safe behaviours through positive engagement and leadership.

Department: Health & Safety
This is a non-management position
This is a project based position