Health & Safety Officer – Training & Site Safety

Company Description

Perron Contracting is a 100% First Nation-owned, full-service contracting company based in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. Serving Northwestern Ontario and remote Northern communities, we specialize in road and bridge construction, heavy equipment operations, forestry, rail maintenance, and infrastructure development.

With over 25 years of operations, Perron Contracting is committed to workplace safety, quality construction, and strong relationships with the communities we serve.

Role Description

Position: Health & Safety Officer – Training & Site Safety

Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario (On-site)

Compensation: $30–$50 CAD per hour, depending on qualifications, certifications, and relevant experience.

Employment Type: Full-time

Perron Contracting is seeking an experienced and hands-on Health & Safety Officer to support our construction operations and deliver workplace safety training to employees.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining safe work environments, providing practical safety education, and ensuring compliance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements.

The position is based in Sioux Lookout, with occasional travel to remote construction and infrastructure project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver workplace safety orientations, training sessions, and toolbox talks for employees and contractors.
• Train workers on WHMIS, personal protective equipment (PPE), safe work practices, and construction-site hazards.
• Provide safety awareness training related to heavy equipment operations, extreme weather, wildlife encounters, winter roads, and remote working environments.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits to identify and address potential hazards.
• Maintain safety documentation, employee training records, inspection reports, and incident records.
• Support incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and corrective action planning.
• Coordinate First Nations cultural awareness training and promote respectful work practices in Northern communities.
• Work closely with project managers, supervisors, and field crews to promote a strong workplace safety culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in occupational health and safety, preferably in construction, forestry, mining, or heavy equipment operations.
• Demonstrated experience delivering workplace safety training and employee orientations.
• Good knowledge of Ontario occupational health and safety legislation and construction safety requirements.
• Relevant safety certifications such as CRSP, CHSC, NCSO, or equivalent qualifications are considered an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with employees, contractors, and management.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to remote project locations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and relevant qualifications to:

info@perroncontracting.com

Email Subject: Application – Health & Safety Officer

Perron Contracting welcomes applications from qualified candidates and is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive recruitment process.