Senior Health & Safety Coordinator F/H

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Health & Safety with hands-on experience in tunnelling and TBM;
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 17, 2026

Original job description

Deep-Water Intake Group, a joint venture of multiple subsidiaries of the VINCI Group, construction worldwide leader, specialized in the design and construction of major civil engineering and building works in Canada is hiring an

Senior Health and Safety Coordinator

What is the project?

The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment Program Involves Designing And Building a New Deep-water Intake In Lake Ontario To Improve The Plant's Cooling System. This Will Involve

A 1.5 km-long tunnel, built by a pressurized TBM (10.5 m diameter slurry TBM);
Two vertical shafts (onshore and offshore);
An offshore modular intake structure, resting on the lake bed.

The project is distinguished by its proximity to an active nuclear site, requiring rigorous standards of safety, planning and coordination.

What You Will Do

Provide proactive hands-on field support in preparing, deploying, and applying health and safety procedures and tools while acting as a visible and communicative leader on the management of subcontractors and the resolution of non-conformances.

Concretely, Your Tasks Will Be

Act as a communicative leader on the management of direct construction team members and subcontractors
Anticipate and prepare activities including safety standards such as reviewing workplans, participating in KOM with subcontractors and the construction team and by participating in Lean meetings
Conduct and oversee comprehensive site safety inspections, hazard assessments, and field audits across multiple trades and activities
Support site activities by applying safety standards and assisting subcontractors and the construction team with compliance.
Organize and monitor site safety visits, including follow-up actions.
Evaluate the safety performance of subcontractors, the construction team and suppliers, ensuring they meet the projects safety standards.
Proactively coordinate and lead from beginning to end relevant topics while communicating proactively with other departments and subcontractors to ensure efficient implementation of safety processes.
Manage QHSE onboarding and induction sessions for new staff and subcontractors.
Prepare and update health and safety documentation (inductions, procedures, forms, checklists, etc.) and ensure timely deployment to teams
Assist in incident reporting and follow-up, ensuring corrective actions are documented and tracked.
Contribute to emergency preparedness activities and ensure readiness of response plans.
Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, or Engineering
Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Health & Safety with hands-on experience in tunnelling and TBM;
Experience working on projects with high-risk environments (nuclear, offshore, or similar);
Demonstrate practical knowledge of current health and safety legislation;
Familiarity with safety management systems and incident reporting tools;
Strong leadership and communication skills;
Exhibit strong time management skills;
High attention to detail and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Gross annual salary between 90K and 110K depending on experience and profile
4 vacation weeks;
Annual bonuses;
Group Health Insurance (premium participation including virtual health care system);
Wellness spending account;
Career development opportunities;
A cosmopolite and inclusive work environment;
Attractive and challenging project.

At Deep-Water Intake Group, we believe that diversity is a source of wealth and strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from members of Aboriginal communities and strive to ensure fair and respectful employment opportunities. We recognise the unique contributions of indigenous peoples and are committed to supporting their professional development. By joining our team, you will be part of a company that celebrates diversity and actively works to promote inclusion.

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Responsibilities

Provide hands-on health and safety support for a major deep-water intake construction project near an active nuclear site, including inspections, hazard assessments, audits, and compliance support. Lead safety coordination with construction teams and subcontractors, manage onboarding and documentation, and support incident follow-up and emergency preparedness.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in HSE, risk management, industrial hygiene, or engineering is required, along with 5–8 years of health and safety experience including hands-on tunnelling and TBM work. Candidates should have experience in high-risk environments, practical knowledge of health and safety legislation and safety management systems, and strong leadership, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Health And Safety Management
Tunnelling
Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Experience
Hazard Assessment
Site Safety Inspections
Field Audits
Subcontractor Management
Safety Compliance
Incident Reporting
Corrective Action Tracking
Emergency Preparedness
Safety Documentation
QHSE Onboarding
Safety Performance Evaluation
Leadership
Communication

Benefits

Four Weeks Of Vacation
Annual Bonuses
Group Health Insurance
Virtual Health Care
Wellness Spending Account
Career Development Opportunities
Inclusive Work Environment

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Health And Safety
HSE
QHSE
Tunnelling
Tunnel Boring Machine
TBM
Nuclear Site
Offshore Construction
Civil Engineering
Hazard Assessment
Site Safety Inspections
Field Audits
Safety Procedures
Safety Management Systems
Subcontractor Management
Safety Compliance
Incident Reporting
Corrective Actions
Emergency Preparedness
Safety Induction
Lean Meetings
Work Plans
Health And Safety Legislation
Risk Management
Industrial Hygiene

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