Marco Group of Companies
Safety Manager
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada .
full-time . September 12, 2025
Description
As an awarded Best Managed Company, Marco stands as a powerhouse in the industry. Our enduring legacy of shaping skylines and communities across Atlantic Canada spans decades, all driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence. We specialize in P-3’s, design-building, construction management and general contracting for the retail, commercial, recreational, multi-residential, entertainment, health care, educational and light industrial sectors.
We compete with national firms at every level while staying true to our values of integrity, teamwork, and commitment to making a meaningful impact. By working collaboratively and upholding the highest standards, we deliver projects that not only impress but also strengthen and support our communities.
Our unwavering commitment extends to our employees as demonstrated through our investments in training, mentorship, and continuous education. A competitive compensation package, employee profit-sharing, a robust corporate wellness program, a vibrant and inclusive work environment, health benefits, RRSP matching and avenues for professional progression further underscore our dedication to our team's well-being and growth.
The Role
The successful candidate will be based at our project site in Charlottetown, PEI, and will lead the safety function for the project. The Safety Manager will report to the Director of Safety.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide expertise, knowledge, and guidance in areas of legislation, OH&S regulations, and client HSE policies, while monitoring corporate HSE performance
- Maintain and audit programs to ensure COR standards are met
- Perform formal and informal inspections and audits
- Facilitate and encourage a positive corporate safety culture for employees and subcontractors
- Conduct HSE orientations and training for new employees
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations
- Identify and implement corporate safety policies, programs, and priorities
- Incorporate strategies, training, and other prevention tools as appropriate
- Compile, prepare, and update statistical reports, including pre-qualification information for construction projects
- Provide necessary support to managers, supervisors, and health and safety coordinators to achieve their objectives
- Develop and implement prevention programs for construction sites, including oversight of prevention agents and subcontractor safety plans and activities
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and customer safety standards
- Participate in incident investigations
Qualifications
- Over 5 years’ experience in a safety role in commercial construction or a similar industry
- College diploma in environmental health and safety or sufficient studies in health, safety, and prevention
- Member of a recognized professional association in occupational health and safety or working toward such designation as CRSP and/or CHSC would be considered an asset
- Must hold a valid driver’s license
Marco Group encourages and embraces a diverse workforce; we love to see candidates applying with varying gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, language, and abilities.