Job Description

Job Category: Management
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Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto's subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
CPG's workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Construction Health & Safety, our Rapid Transit Program Delivery Group is currently seeking a Manager, Construction Health & Safety to manage the Capital Projects Group's (CPG) Rapid Transit (RT) construction health and safety program, and exercise accountability for the safe delivery of capital infrastructure projects throughout the planning, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
What will I be doing?

• Manage the planning and delivery of the Construction Safety Program within the delivery structure and the execution of construction health and safety plans.
• Manage a team that oversees construction activities for compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements and that risks are effectively managed.
• Lead and manage the CPG RT Delivery Unit health and safety inspection and audit function, including the generation of safety statistics and metrics reporting.
• Provide oversight to and monitor contractor work to ensure contract and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Lead and oversee construction safety assurance activities and the effective execution of all health and safety programs and procedures.
• Provide overall direction of Senior / Construction Safety Officers (S/CSO) in their interactions with contractors.
• Resolve site, safety, access, operational, and logistical challenges.
• Develop, foster and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice, expertise and recommendations on health and safety programs/policies and issues management strategies.
• Create a working environment that is aligned with the organization's desire to be "an employer of choice", ensuring that people resources possess the required skills, are properly aligned, and are provided with the resources to do the job.
• Directly manage up to six (6) employees on the project delivery team in the delivery of their responsibilities to champion health and safety on Metrolinx construction project sites.
• Coach, motivate and provide training to team members to achieve their goals and project deliverables.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in safety management, health / hygiene, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience related to capital / infrastructure construction site logistics and holding the legal responsibility for the health and welfare of others.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) designation is an asset
• Must be able to obtain qualifications in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR).
• A valid Ontario Class G driver's license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Knowledge of transit infrastructure and related construction projects; knowledge of Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) and Transport Canada Safety Rules (TCSR);
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements governing health and safety and the construction industry.
• Knowledge of transit operations, property management, and facility operations to identify and mitigate potential safety risks and disruptions to operations.
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites; to work effectively with specialists across multiple sectors; to prepare project correspondence, technical reports, briefing documents, and policy/procedure recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in the production of documents.

Unusual Working Conditions

• Work a standard 36.25-hour work week within a mixed field/office environment.
• Occasionally required to work nights and weekends.
• Frequently required to visit construction sites with potential exposure to controlled hazards (train movements, designated substances, fumes, and flammable / combustible agents)

Don't Meet Every Requirement?
If you're excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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