Safety Advisor (Construction)
- Ajax, ON, Canada
$95,000 to $110,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $95,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2-5 years of safety experience within construction, industrial, utilities, or energy environments.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your New Company
Our client is a respected industrial and construction contractor with operations across Ontario. With a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, they are seeking a Safety Advisor to support field operations and promote a proactive health and safety culture across multiple projects.
Your New Role
Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programs. Duties include conducting site inspections and audits, leading incident investigations, supporting field teams with hazard assessments and safe work planning, delivering safety training and orientations, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with legislative and project-specific requirements. You will work closely with supervisors, workers, and project teams to drive a culture of safety excellence.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
- 2-5 years of safety experience within construction, industrial, utilities, or energy environments.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and applicable regulations.
- Valid Working at Heights, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Awareness certifications.
- Experience conducting inspections, investigations, audits, and safety reporting.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and influence field personnel.
- NCSO, CRST, GSC-CSC, First Aid/CPR, and JHSC certifications are considered assets.
- Experience working on unionized construction, power generation, utility, nuclear, or ICI projects is preferred.
What You'll Get in Return
You will join a growing organization that places a high value on safety, professional development, and employee engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse industrial and construction projects while advancing your career within a collaborative and supportive environment.
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume for consideration. If this role isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new opportunity within construction or industrial services, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programs across construction and industrial projects. Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations; assist with hazard assessments and safe work planning; deliver training and orientations; maintain documentation; and promote compliance and a proactive safety culture.
Requirements
A certificate or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, 2–5 years of relevant safety experience, and strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and applicable regulations are required. Candidates need valid Working at Heights, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Awareness certifications, along with experience in inspections, investigations, audits, and reporting; additional safety credentials and experience on unionized or specialized projects are assets.
Skills
- Site Inspections
- Safety Audits
- Incident Investigations
- Hazard Assessments
- Safe Work Planning
- Safety Training
- Safety Orientations
- Safety Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ontario OHSA
- Working at Heights
- WHMIS
- Safety Reporting
- Communication
- Coaching
- Field Operations
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Employee Engagement
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Energy
Keywords
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Health, Safety, And Environment
- Ontario OHSA
- Legislative Compliance
- Site Inspections
- Safety Audits
- Incident Investigations
- Hazard Assessments
- Safe Work Planning
- Safety Training
- Safety Orientations
- Safety Documentation
- Safety Reporting
- Working At Heights
- WHMIS
- Health & Safety Awareness
- NCSO
- CRST
- GSC-CSC
- First Aid/CPR
- Joint Health And Safety Committee
- Construction
- Industrial Projects
- Utilities
- Energy
- Power Generation
- Nuclear
- ICI Projects
- Unionized Construction
- Field Operations