Project Safety Assistant

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 13,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength. We've completed projects like the New York Yankee's Stadium, the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration, the Boeing Company North Charleston Campus, and more! Since 1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals. Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Turner Construction isn't just about buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. This opportunity also offers: Access to practical tools and resources including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear. Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable). Invitations to participate in company events and activities. Hard and soft skills training programs. Thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more. Annual base salary range for this position may be CA$70,000 to CA$80,000, depending on experience and fit. THE PROJECT SAFETY ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY Assist with enforcement and adherence of company, Environmental Health Safety, and risk management policies and procedures on construction project. Support identification, elimination, and control of hazardous conditions on project that may lead to injury and/or property damage. Essential Duties Key Responsibilities: Assist with providing training for safe work practices, implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Every Day), project safety programs and Environmental Health Safety (EH S) programs, policies, and procedures for construction project and Trade employees. Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements. Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements. Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) in alignment with company and project owner requirements. Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor. Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation. Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements. Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., PTPs, JHAs, training records, tool box meetings, Material data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics). Assist with conducting Safety meetings, record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor. Assist with maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide summary report to supervisor. Assist with conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections, develop inspection summary including recommendations for corrective action per company policy, and work with supervisor to issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution. Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property. Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.