Construction Safety Superintendent

We are proudly supporting a major Canadian Energy construction project based in the Edmonton AB area, and are seeking a senior Field Safety Superintendent is responsible for leading and enforcing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs across a large-scale energy construction project. This long term contract role will provide on-site safety leadership, ensures compliance with regulatory and corporate safety requirements, and promotes a proactive safety culture among all project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include:
• Lead the implementation and enforcement of project safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices across all construction activities.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc site safety inspections, hazard assessments, and field observations to identify and mitigate risks.
• Deliver site specific safety orientations, toolbox talks, and targeted safety training to construction crews and subcontractors.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to project safety requirements and regulatory standards.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; develop corrective actions and track closure to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation, including inspections, training records, and incident investigations.
• Act as the primary on site safety resource for project leadership, providing guidance and recommendations to support safe execution of work.
• Support emergency response planning and drills in coordination with project management and site teams.

Qualifications to be succesful include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional safety certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in construction safety leadership, preferably on large or complex industrial construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence safe behaviours in the field.
• Are local to the Edmonton, AB area to work M-F and as needed for field work for a long term project
• Valid Driver license
• Legally permitted (current) to work in Canada
• Abstract and background check to be completed upon successful interview



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