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About the role
NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.
Job Title: Construction Safety Consultant
Location: Quebec City, QC Length: 1 Year (with potential extension) Rotation: TBD
Role Summary
The Safety Consultant is responsible for representing the company across multiple construction projects, providing safety and risk management services to ensure a safe working environment. This role requires frequent travel to project sites and strong collaboration with both company personnel and contractors to positively influence project safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Travel
Provide a monthly schedule of site visits (if covering multiple projects) prior to the 1st of each month to the Construction Manager and company Construction EHS leadership. Confirm site work schedules and availability before planning visits. Notify CM in advance of arrival and check in at the site trailer upon arrival. Issue reminder emails at least one week prior to site visits. Notify CM prior to leaving site daily (in person where possible).
Site Engagement & Support
Attend Plan of Day (POD) and End-of-Day meetings when onsite. If no End-of-Day meeting exists, submit daily summary reports (including photos) via email and in Weekly Report.
Participate in
Weekly EHS Construction Safety Calls Monthly EHS Construction Safety Meetings Provide additional safety support upon CM request, including: Presentations and reporting Safety metrics analysis Extended-hours contractor oversight Temporary support during staffing gaps
Safety Program Oversight
Support and monitor contractor safety programs and initiatives. Review site-specific safety plans and Exhibit K contract requirements. Immediately escalate any non-compliance or deficiencies to EHS leadership. Conduct daily engagement with the contractor’s safety representative.
Audits, Inspections & Risk Management
Perform and document: Daily safety audits (logged weekly or per visit) Weekly joint inspections with contractor safety representatives Quarterly site audits uploaded to Project Teams and Microsoft Teams Record findings in Company Project Team system, including: Notes Corrective actions Photos Submit audit summaries to: Sr. EHS Manager Project Manager Construction Manager Contractor Safety Representative
Incident Management & Reporting
Review incidents, near misses, and safety reports. Provide constructive feedback to contractors.
Ensure
Initial reports are submitted within 24 hours Full investigations completed within 72 hours Weekly follow-up on corrective and preventive actions Develop and submit Safety Alerts/Bulletins for SIF/SIFp events. Assist contractors with Project Team system training as needed.
Field Safety Oversight
Review Pre-Job Briefings (PJBs) and Pre-Task Plans (PTPs). Request documentation during field observations. Conduct ongoing field-level safety engagement and risk awareness.
Reporting & Documentation
Complete and submit: Weekly Safety Consultant Report (required for timesheet approval) Monthly EHS Report (uploaded to Microsoft Teams) Submit weekly reports to: Construction EHS Manager (via link) Project Manager Construction Manager
Work Expectations
When onsite, work a standard 8-hour day (if site facilities are available). Maintain a maximum of 50 hours per week unless pre-approved in writing by PM/CM. Attend contractor orientations and additional safety training periodically.
Apply here or send your resume to dilly.ohuegbe@nesfircroft.com
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About NES Fircroft
With over 90 years’ combined experience of delivering workforce solutions to the global energy industry, NES Fircroft is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.
We provide tailored staffing solutions, sourced from a global talent pool by a dedicated, discipline specific team of consultants.
We are a people focused business and have access to the best talent wherever it may be in the world. NES Fircroft offers a full range of staffing solutions: Contract, Permanent (Direct) Hire, Managed Solutions, or a fully outsourced service. These services are complemented by an industry leading support service and global mobility package to ensure our clients keep hold of the top talent in a compliant manner for as long as they need it.