Safety Officer – Nuclear Construction

Hiawatha Group Inc.

Location: Toronto office and GTA project sites

Employment: Full-time

Hiawatha Group Inc. is an Indigenous-owned construction and infrastructure company seeking a Safety Officer to support work on nuclear and major infrastructure projects.

This position will work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and client safety teams to implement safety programs, maintain project readiness, and ensure field activities meet company and project-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement site-specific health and safety plans for construction within or adjacent to nuclear facilities.
- Conduct inspections, identify hazards, and verify completion of corrective actions.
- Prepare and review job hazard assessments, safe work procedures, and emergency response plans.
- Support safe excavation, concrete work, lifting operations, work at heights, confined-space entry, and work near water.
- Verify worker orientations, training, qualifications, and required site-access documentation before mobilization.
- Coordinate with client representatives on permits, restricted areas, work controls, and site-specific requirements.
- Deliver toolbox talks and reinforce pre-job briefings, stop-work responsibility, and prompt reporting of concerns.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and track corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate, traceable safety records for client reviews and audits.
- Support COR readiness, ISNetworld requirements, and contractor safety qualification.
- Coordinate with authorized radiation protection personnel where work involves radiological requirements.
- Promote a strong nuclear safety culture through procedural compliance,



a questioning attitude, and clear communication.

Qualifications
- Previous construction safety experience; experience on nuclear projects strongly preferred.
- Occupational health and safety diploma, certificate, or equivalent practical experience.
- Working knowledge of Ontario health and safety legislation and construction regulations.
- Experience with civil construction, heavy equipment, excavation, concrete, and subcontractor oversight.
- Ability to interpret and implement client safety standards and project procedures.
- Strong reporting, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet applicable client security screening, training, and site-access requirements.
- Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to GTA project sites.

Preferred Assets
- Experience on OPG, Bruce Power, or comparable nuclear construction projects.
- CRSP, CRST, NCSO, or progress toward a relevant designation.
- Experience with COR implementation, ISNetworld, and client safety audits.
- Familiarity with nuclear human-performance practices and controlled documentation.
- Current First Aid/CPR and relevant construction safety training.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on qualifications and nuclear construction experience.

How to Apply

Send your résumé to [email protected] with the subject line “Safety Officer – Nuclear Construction.”

Hiawatha Group welcomes applications from qualified candidates, including Indigenous applicants. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Pay: $23.25-$46.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Perks

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Health and Safety Officer (Toronto)
🏢 Hiawatha Group
📍 Toronto