Careers

SDS – Safety Design Strategies is a growing and progressive company that provides clients with safety personnel, safety training and rescue services that contribute to the success of their construction or industrial projects. Our team of safety professionals all work together to provide outstanding customer service.

Below are positions we are accepting resumes for. All submitted resumes will be kept on file in the event that an opening becomes available.

• Confined Space Rescue Technician - Construction & Industrial
• Administrative Assistant
• Safety Inspector / Auditor - Construction
• Safety Training Instructor
• Construction Health & Safety Specialist
• Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor

 

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Confined Space Rescue Technician - Construction and Industrial

SDS - Safety Design Strategies – Vaughan, ON

Overview

Title: Confined Space Rescue Technician

Reports to: Rescue Team Management

SDS – Safety Design Strategies is a progressive company that provides clients with safety personnel, safety training and confined space rescue services that contribute to the success of their construction or industrial projects. Our team of Safety Managers, Safety Officers and Rescue Technicians all work together to provide outstanding customer service.

SDS is looking for Rescue Technicians who are qualified to perform a variety of confined space rescue procedures. Candidates must be willing to work at a variety of construction and industrial sites in the GTA and surrounding areas. 

Qualifications

Confined Space Rescue Technician, Technical Rope Rescue, Confined Space Entry Training is mandatory.

A valid Standard First Aid / CPR / AED Level C (minimum) and an unrestricted driver’s license are also required. 

Additional Qualifications

• Have the ability to inspect and perform preventative maintenance on all rescue equipment
• Proper use of personal protective equipment
• Emergency response planning
• Must possess excellent hazard awareness and communication skills
• Must be able to work within a team environment as well as work without supervision
• WHMIS 2015 and Working at Heights training will be provided

Hours of work: Regular shift work and weekends. 

Required education: Diploma/Certificate for Confined Space Rescue Technician

Required experience: 2 years Rescue Technician - experience in a construction environment is an asset.

Special Working Conditions: Site to site traveling required. Must be able to work long hours, lift heavy equipment and stand for long periods of time.

To apply for this position or any other position as advertised, please fill out the application below.

 

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Administrative Assistant

SDS - Safety Design Strategies – Vaughan, ON

Title: Administrative Assistant

Reports To: Operation Manager

Overview

We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Administrative Assistant. The chosen candidate must be extremely detail oriented and have excellent communication and up-to-date computer skills. A positive, friendly personality with excellent customer relations skills is a must. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Direct support for the Operations Manager, Field Safety Personnel, Training Instructors and Rescue Technicians.
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and internal administration site data
• Schedule and coordinate safety training programs and classes
• Assist managers, site supervisors and clients with safety documentation and correspondence
• Create invoices, sales receipts and estimates with Quickbooks online with proficiency and high attention to detail
• Data entry for safety courses and site inspections
• Organize employee online schedules and enter employee timesheets and expenses
• Create and maintain safety policy documents in Word (organized with linked pages and table of contents)
• Maintain office inventory and supplies
• Coordinate employee schedules and book hotel and travel accommodations accordingly
• Update website with training calendars and industry news
• Create email and social media campaigns

Qualifications and Skills

• 2-5 years of related experience (experience working in safety environment would be an asset)
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), excellent computer and mobile applications skills
• Experience with invoicing, estimates, purchase orders, accounts receivable and statements
• Must be detailed oriented with accurate data entry skills
• Must be able to work within a team environment as well as work without supervision, meeting deadlines as required
• Must be a self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Strong work ethic; positive, client-focused attitude; superior professionalism; dependability and reliability; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Excellent time management, organizational and self-planning skills displaying flexibility by adjusting work schedules according to changing priorities, meeting demanding deadlines and producing high-quality work

Work Conditions: hours of work – Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at SDS Vaughan office. Some weekend work may be required.

All qualified candidates are asked to send their cover letter, resume, and salary expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

To apply for this position or any other position as advertised, please fill out the application below.

 

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Safety Inspector / Auditor - Construction

SDS - Safety Design Strategies – Vaughan, ON

Reports to – President

Overview

We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Safety Inspector / Auditor. The chosen candidate must have excellent communication, client relation and computer skills. 

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the OHS Act and Regulations
• Minimum NCSO (CHSO) designation
• Minimum 5-years experience in this position or similar
• Excellent safety inspection, hazard awareness, report writing and communication skills
• Experience with construction safety training - train the trainer
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills
• Proficient with computer and mobile applications
• Be able to work within a team environment as well as work without supervision
• Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to alter schedule, direction, and/or tasks for the benefit of the project, client or company with a professional and pleasant attitude
• Must be familiar with down town Toronto and GTA
• Drivers abstract in good standing required for use of company vehicle

Special Working Conditions: Site to site traveling required. Some in-office training instructor responsibilities are required. Drivers abstract required for use of company vehicle.

To apply for this position or any other position as advertised, please fill out the application below.

Safety Training Instructor

SDS - Safety Design Strategies – Vaughan, ON
Reports to: President

Overview

We are currently seeking resumes from qualified candidates with a background in Construction Safety Training, who are looking for a challenging and rewarding position within our organization as a “Safety Training Instructor.” The chosen candidate must have excellent communication skills, client relation and computer skills with the willingness to manage all training programs; updating the programs based on any new MOL requirements, or updates to the OH&S Regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the OHS Act and Regulations
• Training experience with:  Working at Heights – Fundamentals of Fall Protection; WHMIS; Aerial Equipment; Confined Space etc. (must maintain valid and up-to-date certification at all times). Certified First Aid/CPR /AED trainer is an asset
• Minimum 5-years experience in this position or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills
• Proficient with computer and mobile applications
• Be able to work within a team environment as well as work without supervision
• Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to alter schedule, direction, and/or tasks for the benefit of the project, client or company with a professional and pleasant attitude
• * SDS will provide train the trainer on the SDS Working at Heights - Fundamentals of Fall Protection program to the successful candidate in order to meet the requirements of the Working at Heights standard.

Special Working Conditions: In-office training; travelling to and from on-site training; flexible schedule as times may vary. Drivers abstract required for use of company vehicle.

Other: Salary (plus commission with training courses booked). Excellent opportunity for advancement with the ongoing expansion of the training department.  

To apply for this position or any other position as advertised, please fill out the application below.

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Construction Health & Safety Specialist

Locations

Southern Ontario

Overview 

Construction Health & Safety Officer/Supervisor for large construction site; oversee all trades/subcontractors to ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and legislation; develop, implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures and all related administrative controls; conduct job hazard analysis for all job tasks and ensure development and implementation of safe work practices and procedures for each; ensure use of required personal protective equipment; ensure implementation of emergency evacuation and rescue plans; elimination of unsafe work practices; develop site specific safety plans and procedures; issue safe work permits; conduct site inspections and complete inspection reports; assess and ensure completion of all required safety training; arrange and/or conduct onsite safety orientations, training and safety talks; conduct accident and incident investigations and report completion; early return to work and modified work plans, W.S.I.B reporting and administer proper procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum - NCSO (CHSO), CRSP, Knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Construction Regulations, five (5) years related work experience.

 To apply for this position or any other position as advertised, please fill out the application below.

Industrial Health & Safety Specialist

Locations

Southern Ontario

Overview 

Industrial Health and Safety Officer for manufacturing and utility facilities; oversee all trades/subcontractors to ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and legislation; develop, implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures and all related administrative controls; conduct job hazard analysis for all job tasks and ensure development and implementation of safe work practices and procedures for each; ensure use of required personal protective equipment ; ensure implementation of emergency evacuation and rescue plans; elimination of unsafe work practices; develop site specific safety plans and procedures; issue safe work permits; conduct site inspections and sampling and complete inspection reports; assess and ensure completion of all required safety training; arrange and/or conduct onsite safety training and safety talks; conduct accident and incident investigations and report completion; manage accident reporting, early return to work and modified work plans. W.S.I.B reporting and administer proper procedures. 

Qualifications

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety act and Industrial Regulations #851

 To apply for this position or any other position as advertised, please fill out the application below.