BUILD YOUR CAREER AT FCC CANADA
With 125 years of experience, the FCC Group's Infrastructure Division is present in 25 countries, and its activities cover all areas of engineering and construction. It is a leader in the execution of transport infrastructure, as well as in residential and non-residential construction. FCC Construcción is currently the fourth-largest construction company in Spain in terms of contract volume and ranks among the top 30 in the world, according to the international magazine ENR (Engineering News-Record).
FCC Construcción, through its subsidiary FCC Canada, has been present in Canada for more than 25 years. In 1998, it was awarded the contract for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Fredericton-Moncton motorway. In 2011, it was awarded the contract to the extension of a section of the Toronto subway expansion, the city's first modern subway infrastructure project. This project was completed in 2019.
In Canada, FCC is proud to be actively involved in multiple projects across Ontario and British Columbia aimed at improving public transportation and infrastructure.
We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Safety Professional to join our team on a major tunnel project.
Position Summary
Reports to: Health & Safety Tunnel Lead (Manager)
The Health & Safety Tunnel officer shall be responsible for:
- Providing leadership, supervision, coordination, and enforcement of health and safety requirements within tunnel and underground construction operations.
- Managing and mentoring Health & Safety Officers and safety personnel assigned to tunnel operations while ensuring the effective implementation of project safety programs.
- Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, company policies, project safety standards, and tunnel-specific safety procedures through active field presence and leadership.
- Working closely with construction management, engineering teams, subcontractors, client representatives, and workers to identify hazards, implement controls, and continuously improve safety performance.
- Serving as the primary health and safety representative within the tunnel environment, providing direction, guidance, and oversight to ensure all underground activities are executed safely and in accordance with project requirements.
The HSC Key Responsibilities Are
Safety Leadership & Compliance
- Provide direct supervision and leadership to Health & Safety Officers and safety personnel assigned to tunnel operations.
- Promote and actively support a strong safety culture throughout all tunnel and underground construction activities.
- Ensure compliance with OHSA, project health and safety requirements, client specifications, and company policies.
- Ensure daily hazard assessment (JARR Card), permits, procedures, job hazard assessment (JHA), and other related safety documents are implemented.
- Lead the implementation and continual improvement of the Project Health & Safety Management System (HSMS).
- Advise construction management, supervisors, forepersons, workers, and subcontractors on health and safety requirements and best practices.
- Monitor tunnel construction activities and verify safe work practices are consistently followed.
Field Inspections & Monitoring
- Lead and coordinate regular inspections of tunnel works, shafts, portals, underground chambers, and associated work areas.
- Review findings from inspections completed by Health & Safety Officers and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Verify compliance with tunnel-specific permits, procedures, authorizations, and project safety standards.
- Monitor critical tunnel safety systems, including:
- Ventilation systems and air quality monitoring
- Ground support and rock fall protection
- Confined space activities
- Emergency response equipment
- Fire prevention and suppression systems
- Mobile equipment and pedestrian interaction control
- Identify unsafe acts, conditions, or behaviors and ensure timely corrective action and follow-up.
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Lead participation in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), and tunnel-specific risk assessments.
- Review underground hazard assessments and verify appropriate control measures are implemented and maintained.
- Support construction teams in the development of safe work plans, activity hazard assessments, and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor ground conditions, operational changes, and emerging risks that could impact worker health and safety.
- Escalate significant safety concerns and recommend corrective actions to project leadership.
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Lead or participate in investigations involving incidents, near misses, property damage events, environmental occurrences, and unsafe conditions.
- Coordinate evidence collection, witness interviews, and root cause analyses.
- Develop and monitor corrective action plans to ensure timely closure and effectiveness.
- Prepare investigation reports and communicate findings to project management and stakeholders.
- Track trends and recurring issues and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Training & Worker Engagement
- Coordinate and oversee safety orientations for tunnel personnel, visitors, and subcontractors.
- Deliver and facilitate toolbox talks, safety briefings, awareness campaigns, and training sessions.
- Support and monitor tunnel-specific training programs, including:
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
- Tunnel Emergency Response
- TBM Safety Awareness
- High-Pressure Air Safety
- Fire Prevention and Emergency Evacuation
- Coach supervisors and workers regarding safe work practices and regulatory requirements.
- Promote active worker participation in safety programs, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Emergency Preparedness
- Support the implementation, testing, and continual improvement of project emergency response plans.
- Lead participation in tunnel rescue planning, emergency drills, and emergency response exercises.
- Ensure emergency equipment, refuge stations, rescue resources, and communication systems remain operational and readily available.
- Provide leadership during emergency situations and coordinate with emergency responders when required.
- Review lessons learned from drills and incidents and implement improvements.
- Subcontractor Management
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with project health and safety requirements.
- Participate in subcontractor onboarding, pre-task planning, and safety meetings.
- Review subcontractor safety programs, training records, certifications, and required documentation.
- Conduct performance evaluations and inspections of subcontractor work activities.
- Ensure subcontractor deficiencies are addressed and corrective actions are completed.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Oversee the maintenance of inspection records, audit reports, incident reports, safety observations, and regulatory documentation.
- Monitor tunnel safety performance indicators, trends, and leading safety metrics.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety performance reports for senior management and client review.
- Ensure all required project safety documentation is completed, accurate, and retained in accordance with project requirements.
- Assist with regulatory audits, client audits, and management system reviews.
- Education And Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of construction health and safety experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting tunnel, mining, underground, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience managing safety personnel on major construction projects.
- Strong Knowledge of tunneling operations including TBM, SEM/NATM, cut-and-cover, shafts, and underground excavation activities.
- Thorough understanding of Ontario OHSA requirements and applicable CSA standards.
- Certification as CRSP, CHSO, NCSO, or equivalent professional designation is preferred.
Current certifications in:- Working at Heights
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
- Standard First Aid/CPR
- WHMIS
- ISO 45001 and COR auditing experience considered a strong asset.
- Experience using safety management software such as SiteDocs, Intelex, EcoOnline, or similar platforms. Current certifications in:
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
- Standard First Aid/CPR
- WHMIS
- ISO 45001 and COR auditing experience considered an asset.
- Experience using safety management software such as SiteDocs, Intelex, EcoOnline, or similar platforms.
Job Requirements
- Supervise and provide guidance to Health & Safety Officers and safety personnel assigned to tunnel operations.
- Conduct routine and unannounced inspections of underground work areas and oversee corrective action implementation.
- Participate in shift meetings, coordination meetings, construction planning sessions, and management reviews.
- Lead the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities for tunnel operations.
- Work effectively with construction management, engineers, subcontractors, client representatives, and regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development skills.
- Ability to work underground in confined, noisy, dusty, and variable environmental conditions.
- Ability to walk extended distances, climb ladders, and access underground work areas.
- Strong communication, leadership, report-writing, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic safety management systems.
- Availability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and respond to emergency situations as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
FCC Canada Ltd. is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request to support applicants throughout their journey with us. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), affirming our ongoing efforts to provide a supportive and equitable environment for all.
Salary Banding: $120,000 - $135,000
This position is located in Toronto, ON.
We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contac ted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.
