Safety Technician

About the role

Reporting to the Divisional Senior Safety Manager, the Safety Technician plays a critical role in supporting field operations by providing hands-on safety leadership, technical guidance, and proactive risk management across the assigned region. This position works directly with field crews, supervisors, and operations leadership to ensure that work is executed safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. In addition to providing day-to-day field support, the Safety Technician assists with incident prevention initiatives, participates in investigations when required, and contributes to the development and implementation of safety programs that strengthen operational performance.

Operating as a visible and accessible safety resource in the field, the Safety Technician focuses on strengthening a culture where safety is embedded in everyday operations. The role emphasizes collaboration with crews to identify hazards, implement practical controls, and continuously improve work practices. By maintaining a consistent regional field presence (50-70%) and building strong working relationships, the Safety Technician helps ensure that safety expectations are understood, supported, and actively practiced by all personnel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent and visible presence in the field 50-70% to actively support crews, reinforce safe work practices, and build strong working relationships that promote trust, open communication, and a proactive safety culture.
• Provide practical safety guidance to field personnel by assisting with hazard identification, risk assessments, and the development of effective control measures that align with operational requirements and regulatory standards.
• Adopt a challenge-embracing mindset by proactively addressing all company safety-related issues and delivering cost-effective, sustainable solutions that align with organizational values.
• Conduct regular site inspections, field observations, and safety audits to ensure compliance with company procedures, applicable legislation, and industry best practices while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support and coach superintendents and frontline crew members in the application of safe work procedures, safe job planning, and hazard mitigation strategies to strengthen operational ownership of safety.
• Facilitate and participate in safety meetings, WIN Plan meetings, and field-level safety discussions to promote engagement, reinforce expectations, and encourage active participation in safety initiatives.
• Lead investigation of incidents, near misses (Good Catches), and hazards by gathering information, identifying root causes, and supporting the development and implementation of corrective, preventive actions and capturing cost of each event.
• Promote and reinforce positive safety behaviors by recognizing strong safety performance, addressing unsafe conditions constructively, and encouraging accountability at all levels of field operations.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of safety programs, procedures, and field-based safety initiatives that enhance operational safety performance across the assigned region.
• Monitor and support compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards while ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with operations leadership, project teams, and other safety professionals to ensure safety considerations are effectively integrated into planning, scheduling, and execution of work activities.
• Assist in identifying training needs within field crews and support the coordination or delivery of safety-related training to improve competency, awareness, and safe work practices.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of safety performance data, field observations, and leading indicators to help identify trends and support strategic safety improvements.
• Demonstrate professional growth by taking initiative in problem-solving, managing complex field situations, and progressively assuming greater responsibility in safety leadership