HSE Advisor
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 per year. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 per year.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of Health and Safety experience in construction or industrial settings.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!
Excited to grow your career?
At GIP, we are dedicated to empowering our people to reach new heights. We champion growth, prioritize internal opportunities, and invest in our people who are at the heart of our success. If you’re ready to step up, stretch your skills, and make an even bigger impact, this is your moment.
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. This will mostly be a field-based position with travel expectations.
Primary Scope Of Role
SITE RISK ASSESSMENT & HAZARD IDENTIFICATION.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.
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.
Excited to grow your career?
At GIP, we are dedicated to empowering our people to reach new heights. We champion growth, prioritize internal opportunities, and invest in our people who are at the heart of our success. If you’re ready to step up, stretch your skills, and make an even bigger impact, this is your moment.
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. This will mostly be a field-based position with travel expectations.
Primary Scope Of Role
SITE RISK ASSESSMENT & HAZARD IDENTIFICATION.
- Conduct site-specific risk assessments on construction and infrastructure sites.
- Observe real-time operations to identify hazards.
- Assess risks for high-risk tasks such as excavation, scaffolding, crane operations, trenching, paving, and confined spaces.
- Conduct ongoing site observations to identify new or emerging hazards.
- Recommend updates to risk assessments and control measures based on field conditions.
- Serve as the primary health and safety representative on-site.
- Monitor high-risk activities and ensure proper implementation of safety measures.
- Address unsafe practices immediately to maintain compliance with safety protocols.
- Provide hazard mitigation recommendations including engineering controls, administrative actions, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Facilitate toolbox talks and on-the-spot safety briefings.
- Engage with field workers, contractors, and supervisors to promote safety awareness.
- Act as a go-to safety advisor, offering hands-on guidance for safe execution of work.
- Serve as a liaison between field operations and management.
- Support emergency response efforts and ensure availability of first aid and firefighting equipment.
- Assist in testing and improving site-specific emergency plans.
- Work with supervisors and operations teams to integrate safety controls into daily workflows.
- Propose alternative strategies or adjustments based on field conditions.
- 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.
- Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct site-specific risk assessments, identify hazards, monitor high-risk construction activities, and ensure safety measures comply with applicable protocols. Provide hands-on guidance and training to field teams, support emergency preparedness, and work with operations and management to integrate practical safety controls into daily work.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary education in health and safety or equivalent, at least five years of health and safety experience in construction or industrial settings, CM IOSH certification, and a valid driver's license. Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and industry standards is required; professional safety certifications are an asset, and COR/ISO auditor training is preferred.
Skills
- Site Risk Assessment
- Hazard Identification
- Construction Safety
- Occupational Health And Safety Compliance
- High-Risk Activity Monitoring
- Hazard Mitigation
- Safety Training
- Toolbox Talks
- Emergency Response
- Safety Auditing
- Field Operations Support
- Safety Culture Development
- Risk Control Implementation
- Contractor Engagement
- Occupational Health And Safety Legislation
Benefits
- Annual Performance-Based Bonus
- Group Benefits Program
- Retirement Savings Program
- Career Growth And Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Health, Safety And Environment
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Site Risk Assessment
- Hazard Identification
- Excavation
- Scaffolding
- Crane Operations
- Trenching
- Paving
- Confined Spaces
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Engineering Controls
- Administrative Controls
- Toolbox Talks
- Emergency Response
- First Aid
- Firefighting Equipment
- Occupational Health And Safety Legislation
- CM IOSH Certification
- CRSP
- CRST
- COR Auditor Training
- ISO Auditor Training
- Field Operations
- Safety Compliance