Safety Coordinator

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Role Details

• Location: Transmission & distribution line projects throughout Ontario.
• Employment type: Full-time, temporary
• Work arrangement: On-site - rotation
• Schedule: Project-based rotation, initially anticipated to be 21 days on / 7 days off or 6 days on / 1 day off. Frequent overtime and weekend work may be required to accommodate project schedules.
• Travel: Travel to project sites throughout Ontario is required.
• Travel support: Eligible for a $200 per day living-out allowance (LOA), where applicable while working away from home.

The Opportunity

The Safety Coordinator supports field safety operations and the implementation of Forbes Bros.' Health, Safety, and Environment Management System. Working with Operations, project leadership, and the HSE team, you will conduct inspections, support training and investigations, and help crews address hazards while meeting company, client, and regulatory requirements.

This opportunity suits a safety professional who enjoys working alongside crews and translating safety requirements into practical field guidance. You will build relationships with workers and supervisors, provide coaching, and follow through on concerns and corrective actions to support safe, productive work.

Key Elements of the Role

• Conduct site inspections, observations, and audits to verify compliance with company, client, and regulatory HSE requirements.
• Maintain a visible field presence, coach workers and supervisors, address safety concerns, and lead or participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Review Field Level Hazard Assessments, Safe Work Procedures, Job Hazard Analyses, permits, and other safety documents for completeness and quality.
• Support incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Assist with Workers' Compensation Board claims, workplace injury processes, and return-to-work initiatives.
• Coordinate and track mandatory safety training, and support onboarding and site orientations for employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, training records, incident documentation, audit findings, and regulatory records in approved HSE systems.
• Partner with the HSE team, Regional Manager, and construction leadership to assess project risks, resolve concerns, and improve safety programs and field practices.

What You'll Bring

• A post-secondary diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• At least three years of safety experience in electrical transmission, utilities, civil construction, or engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) environments.
• Working knowledge of BC Hydro HSE standards and owner-specific safety requirements is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills, with the ability to build credibility and effective working relationships across field and office teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and support practical safety solutions in changing field conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital HSE management, reporting, and learning management systems.
• Current First Aid/CPR, WHMIS 2015, and Working at Heights certifications, or the ability to obtain them.
• A valid driver's licence and the ability to travel to project sites as required.

Equal Opportunity & Recruitment

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, review of driving records or driver's abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.