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Health, Safety & Environment Advisor
Toronto, Ontario
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager HSE, the Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor will work alongside the national health and safety team and local operations. The HSE Advisor will emphasize firsthand engagement and direct involvement with field operations to ensure risks are managed effectively and control measures are practical and implementable in the construction environment.
This position will be providing support to our operations in the Greater Toronto Area.
PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct site-specific risk assessments directly on construction and infrastructure sites, observing real-time operations to identify hazards.
- Collaborate with field teams to assess risks associated with high-risk tasks, such as excavation, scaffolding, crane operations, trenching, paving operations, and confined spaces.
- Provide field-specific recommendations for hazard mitigation, including engineering controls, administrative actions, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Serve as the primary health and safety representative on construction sites, maintaining a visible presence to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Support field teams in emergency situations by coordinating responses and ensuring access to first aid and firefighting equipment. Assist in testing and refining site-specific emergency plans based on real-world scenarios observed in the field.
- Facilitate toolbox talks and on-the-spot safety briefings, addressing specific field hazards and solutions. Act as a liaison between field operations and management, conveying safety concerns and recommendations.
- Conduct ongoing site observations to identify new or previously unaddressed hazards.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Recommend updates to risk assessments and control measures based on field conditions and evolving work processes.
- Engage with field workers, contractors, and supervisors to foster a culture of safety awareness.
- Monitor high-risk activities in the field, ensuring proper implementation of safety measures and immediately addressing unsafe practices.
- Become the go-to advisor for field teams, offering hands-on guidance for safe execution of activities, such as but limited to machine operation or hazardous material handling.
- Work closely with site supervisors and operations teams to integrate recommended control measures into daily workflows. Propose alternative strategies or adjustments in the field.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in Health and Safety, or equivalent education.
- 5+ years of Health and Safety experience in construction or industrial settings.
- CRSP, CRST or other professionally recognized safety certifications are considered an asset.
- CM IOSH Certification is required.
- COR/ISO Auditor training is preferred.
- Comprehensive/working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and industry safety standards.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- Evenings and weekends may be required.
- Bilingual in French and English (oral and verbal) considered an asset.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Compensation: $65,000 – $85,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and work location.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive group benefits program.
- Retirement savings program.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Disclaimers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
