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Safety Representative
Sylvan, Inc.
Premier industrial services contractor delivering multi‑trade solutions for complex North American infrastructure projects.
The Safety Representative is responsible for managing day-to-day field safety and risk associated with construction projects and company operations.
21d ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Field
Company Size
- Employees
Service Specialisms
Piping Systems
Sheet Metal
Conveyor – Material Handling
Electrical
HVAC Services (Maintenance)
Plumbing
Boilers and Chillers
Millwright and Rigging
Sector Specialisms
Power
Process
Specialty Piping
Automotive
Energy
Oil and Gas
Chemical
Consumer Packaged Goods
Role
What you would be doing
safety training
subcontractor review
safety inspections
accident investigation
safety planning
equipment safety
Provide and ensure compliance with information, signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with clients, subcontractors, co-workers and management.
Work with injured workers to facilitate early return to full duty work responsibilities and to provide meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities.
Review new Subcontractor pre-qualification documentation to ensure they have an acceptable safety record and communicate with the appropriate team members of their acceptance or rejection.
Provide training and education to all levels of staff, as required, by federal and provincial safety regulations.
Assist with preparing study and analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.
Remain current on federal, provincial, and local safety regulations. Keep management advised of new or revised regulations and their projected impact.
Review and update monthly site-specific safety plans with the project teams.
Facilitate employee training in first aid and CPR. Maintain training records in the employee files.
Review and follow up to ensure optimum results.
Inspect, update and provide all Safety, Labor and Industry posters for each job site and office.
Assist with maintaining a proactive medical assistance program and fitness for duty process with local Occupational Medical clinics
Implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and office.
In partnership with job site supervision, plan, lead and participate in job site safety meetings. Train, educate and ensure job site supervisors are capable of running safety meetings on their own.
Follow up with subcontractor representatives to ensure proper disciplinary procedures are followed. Serves as principal source of information on health and safety issues to hold subcontractor accountable to submitted safety and quality programs.
Ensure new employees receive safety instructions prior to beginning work. Emphasize and specific site hazards and thoroughly explain all applicable precautions.
Accept and review all Subcontractor job specific safety programs. Follow up on implementation and procedures as required.
Provide recommendations and assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents, with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safety equipment operations and safe material or substance utilization.
Implement, inspect and maintain job site and office SDS manuals. Train employees in SDS procedures.
Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
Inspect organization facilities and job sites to detect existing potential accident and health hazards. Determine corrective or preventative measures, where indicated, assign responsibility and follow up to ensure the corrective measures have been implemented.
Conduct periodic safety inspections on all job sites to ensure safety procedures are in place.
Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions to include interfacing with workers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and return-to-work strategies. Cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations. Provide recommendations for remedial action.
Develop and ensure safe equipment operating techniques. Periodically check all machines and equipment to make sure they are in good condition.
Participate in pre-job safety meetings with subcontractors. Review all applicable documentation for completeness to ensure subcontractors can adequately execute their scope of work safely.
Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment and schedule maintenance.
What you bring
microsoft office
problem solving
leadership skills
safety experience
confidentiality
communication skills
Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company issues.
Requires periodic participation in, and attendance at, company events and meetings.
Exercise creative, innovative and effective problem solving.
Highly self-motivated and directed with strong attention to detail.
Leadership skills necessary to achieve objectives.
Able to work independently and/or in a team environment.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Minimum of three (3) years of direct safety experience in the construction industry.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of Canada Safety laws and practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, job site personnel, regulatory agencies and/or public groups.
Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
Work performed in a general office environment and at project sites during all seasons. Regularly requires overtime hours and travel. Nature of work requires the ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
The company has established a reputation for serving high-profile clients, including those among the Fortune 100.
$500M
bonding capacity
The company has significant financial backing, with $500 million in bonding capacity.
3 facilities
fabrication facilities
The company operates three specialized fabrication facilities to support its industrial services.
Born in Pontiac, Michigan, as a local residential plumbing outfit, the company grew into a powerhouse industrial services contractor.
Rooted in the Morrissey family legacy, the company built a reputation on flawless, on-time, on-budget delivery for government clients.
It has delivered high‑profile projects: modernizing GM Oshawa’s assembly line, upgrading Vanderbilt University’s data center, and modernizing Buckeye Partners’ processing plants.
Now backed by E‑3 Tech and investors like a16z and Blue Point, the company is accelerating adoption of built‑tech—BIM, drones, VR/AR, AI—for mission‑critical infrastructure.
Specializing in data centers, energy, automotive, pharma, and oil & gas sectors, the company brings expertise across MEP, CAD/BIM, program management, and fabrication.
Despite its industrial scale, the company retains its agile, partnership‑driven roots, offering services from planning and fabrication to turnkey installation.
Culture + Values
Collaboration and teamwork
Commitment to quality and excellence
Respect for individuals and diversity
Accountability and integrity
Customer focus
Innovation and continuous improvement
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-Zero Target
Aims to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050, demonstrating long-term commitment to combating climate change.
Commitment to reducing carbon footprint
Sustainability embedded in operations and product offerings
Active efforts to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency
Inclusion & Diversity
Focus on creating a culture of inclusivity
Gender diversity with a significant representation of women in leadership roles
Strategic initiatives to ensure equal opportunities across all levels
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