Safety Specialist

Safety Specialists
Two Regular positions
Mactaquac, New Brunswick, Canada
Salary range: $46.18 - $57.72 hourly based on 40 hours per week
Competition # E22570-2026

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

As part of the Health and Safety team, the Safety Specialist role is responsible to assume a support role in the design of policies, programs, and procedures, to ensure that all employees and contractors are working in the safest manner and under the safest conditions possible. The Safety Specialist is highly trained in incident response; providing expert analytical services in carrying out thorough investigations, determining root causes, and culminating in recommendations designed to minimize the likelihood of any future reoccurrence. Work includes developing and implementing Health and Safety programs, policies and procedures and conducting annual Health and Safety Program Audits while fostering positive relationships and influencing stakeholders to facilitate change.

Key functions include:

• Conduct regular and ad hoc site surveillance audits of both NB Power and Contractor programs and performance to assess compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, company standards, and project-specific requirements. Identify hazards, document findings, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with site leadership to reduce risk and improve safety performance.
• Review and evaluate contractor safety submissions for the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project, including safety programs, hazard assessments, and safe work procedures, to ensure alignment with NB Power standards and regulatory requirements. Provide feedback and approvals while working closely with project and procurement teams to maintain consistent safety expectations.
• Monitor and support NB Power employee compliance with corporate safety policies, procedures, and training requirements. Deliver guidance, coaching, and corrective actions as needed to promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to legislative and organizational expectations.

Our ideal teammate will have:

• Bachelor's degree or a two-year diploma or safety certificate from an accredited organization
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional certification (or eligible to attain within 12 months of hire)
• Six years of related Health & Safety experience in the heavy civil or industrial construction field is required
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Andrea Laskey at [email protected]

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, August 6, 2026

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.