Health & Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialist

Location: Site-based-Toronto, Ontario

About the Company

Our client is an established GTA General Contractor and Construction Manager with roughly 30 years in business. They deliver commercial, industrial, and institutional work through three divisions: Service, Special Projects, and Major Capital Projects ($50M to $100M+). They are COR certified and have a strong backlog of active and upcoming work.

About the Role

The company is adding a Health and Safety Specialist to its safety team. The role is primarily dedicated to one of their major capital projects, with the possibility of supporting other sites as needed, including a community centre project with three years remaining. You will report to the company’s Safety Manager and work alongside a peer Health and Safety Specialist. On site, you will work closely with the Superintendent and site team, and you will be expected to help where needed beyond core safety duties.

This is a good fit for someone early to mid-career who is self-driven, wants to learn, and takes safety seriously.

Key Responsibilities

Site Safety

• Conduct daily site inspections, hazard assessments, and safety walks
• Identify unsafe conditions and work practices, and follow through on corrective actions
• Lead toolbox talks, site orientations, and safety meetings for workers and subcontractors
• Review subcontractor safety documentation, including safe work plans, JHAs, and training records

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure site compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and O. Reg. 213/91 (Construction Projects)
• Maintain site safety records, inspection reports, and training logs
• Support the company’s COR program, including audits and documentation
• Investigate incidents and near misses, prepare reports, and recommend preventive measures

Team Support

• Work closely with the Superintendent and site team to plan work safely and keep the project moving
• Support the site team with general tasks as needed
• Coordinate with the Safety Manager and peer Specialist on company-wide safety initiatives
• Act as a point of contact for Ministry of Labour inspections on site

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of health and safety experience in construction, preferably with an ICI General Contractor
• Working knowledge of the OHSA and O. Reg. 213/91
• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• Certifications such as JHSC Part 1 and 2, Working at Heights, WHMIS, and First Aid/CPR
• CHSO, NCSO, or progress toward CRSP considered an asset
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to address issues with trades and site staff
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently on site
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $70,000 to $80,000, based on experience
• Benefits package
• Long-term site assignment with an established, growing contractor
• Opportunity to develop within a structured safety department