Senior Site Safety Officer – Construction (Port Hope Project)

Location: Port Hope, ON (On-Site) Employment Type: Contract or Full-Time (Project-Based) Hours: Full time, Project-Based Division: Workforce Solutions About SafetyCo SafetyCo is one of Canada’s leading safety training and consulting organizations, with over 25 years of experience supporting more than 60,000 individuals and 2,000 client organizations each year. Our mission is to create safer workplaces through practical training, expert consulting, and a culture built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and care for people. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Site Safety Officer to lead safety efforts on a project in Port Hope. This role requires a seasoned professional who can take ownership of site safety, provide leadership, and act as a trusted advisor to both clients and project teams. You will play a critical role in driving safety strategy, mentoring others, and ensuring regulatory compliance at a high level. Key Responsibilities - Lead development and execution of site-specific safety programs - Oversee inspections, audits, and compliance activities - Provide expert guidance to project leadership and stakeholders - Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis - Act as primary liaison with regulatory agencies (e.g., Ministry of Labour) - Mentor and support junior safety personnel (if applicable) - Participate in high-level planning meetings and risk assessments Qualifications & Experience - Minimum 7–10 years of construction safety experience or Nuclear - NCSO designation strongly preferred - Advanced knowledge of OHSA and applicable regulations - Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience - Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills - Ability to influence and drive safety culture on complex projects What Success Looks Like - Strong leadership presence and ownership of site safety - High-performing, compliant project environment - Clients view you as a trusted, strategic safety partner - Continuous improvement in safety performance and culture Pay: $25.00-$50.00 per hour Licence/Certification: - CHSO, CRSP or other recognized Safety Designation (preferred) - First Aid / CPR / AED Certification (preferred) - WAH Certificate (preferred) - Construction based background (preferred) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pihcb