Insituform Technologies® is seeking an experienced Safety Technician to join our growing team based in Calgary.
For over 50 years, Insituform Technologies® has led the pipeline rehabilitation industry, pioneering cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) technology to restore a vast infrastructure network, including water, sewage, and drainage systems and infrastructures, in municipal and industrial environments. Our advanced range of rehabilitation solutions are critical to extending the lifespan of this infrastructure, ensuring continuous service and public safety while avoiding the high costs and disruptions associated with complete system replacements. To learn more about our cutting-edge solutions and how we're shaping the future of infrastructure, visit www.insituform.com.
Summary
Reporting to the Safety Manager, the Field Safety Technician is responsible for promoting a strong safety culture through site inspections, audits, investigations, training, and regulatory compliance activities. This role works closely with field crews and management to support environmental, health, safety, transportation, and commercial driving compliance while balancing operational goals. The successful candidate will possess strong communication, computer, and organizational skills, with experience in safety auditing, reporting, data analysis, training facilitation, fleet and transportation management, and the use of Microsoft Office and safety management systems. Frequent travel to project sites is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the guidance of the Safety Manager, promote acceptance of sound safety practices and encourage full participation of all company personnel throughout the operations
- Work directly with, educate and build relationships with all levels of field employees to balance environmental, health & safety requirements with production goals to ensure compliance with safety-related regulations, systems and practices.
- Perform random inspections of job sites, facilities, equipment, vehicles, and investigations.
- Solve safety related problems on the work site.
- Immediately deal with identified problems by giving specific advice for the correction of the problem(s) to the General Superintendent, Superintendent, Foreman or worker as appropriate.
- Conduct safety, transportation, and compliance audits to identify risks, verify adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements, and track corrective actions.
- Monitor transportation and commercial driving compliance, including driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle inspections, licensing requirements, and fleet safety programs.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and safety management software to maintain records, prepare reports, track training, inspections, audits, incidents, and corrective actions.
- Recommend safety-related programs, activities, recognition for employees
- Provide various types of Environmental, Health & Safety training to all levels of employees
QUALIFICATIONS
- Have or working toward an OHS certificate, diploma, university degree or related education;
- 2 or more years of related field experience in a construction environment
- NCSO or CRSP (or equivalent) certification would be an asset.
- Must be able to work independently and take ownership of work
- Familiar with Federal and Provincial Environmental, Health & Safety regulations
- Willingness to travel up to 60% and to be on site at least 80% of the time.
- Exceptional communication skills as well as tact and diplomacy
- Driver’s License Class 5 and Clean Drivers Abstract
- Knowledge of transportation regulations, commercial vehicle requirements, driver qualifications, hours of service, and fleet safety programs.
- Strong computer proficiency with experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), safety management systems, electronic document management, and reporting software.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews, including documenting findings, preparing reports, and tracking corrective actions.
- Auditor training or certification (e.g., COR Auditor, Internal Auditor, ISO Auditor, or equivalent) would be considered a strong asset.
At Insituform Technologies®, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and providing a dynamic, fast-paced environment where employees can build meaningful careers, not just jobs. We seek enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and embrace new challenges in the construction industry. If you are career-driven and possess a positive attitude, we invite you to apply and join our team.
Insituform Technologies® Limited is an equal opportunity employer and will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with commercial driving management, transportation compliance, fleet safety programs, driver qualification files, and applicable provincial and federal transportation regulations?
Experience:
- Safety Technician: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NCSO Certificate (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
