Construction Health and Safety Advisor – Niagara Falls

Kelson Mechanical Inc.; Niagara Falls; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelson Mechanical Inc. is seeking a Construction Health and Safety Advisor to join our Niagara Falls team. You will lead on-site safety inspections, develop site-specific safety plans, and drive training initiatives to support a strong safety culture.

We value candidates with a recognized health and safety program background and on-site ICI experience. You’ll collaborate with site crews, management, and clients to ensure compliance with Ontario safety regulations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Health and Safety Program.
• 5+ years on-site safety experience, ICI construction preferred.
• Knowledge of Ontario Health and Safety Acts and Regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly on-site safety inspections to ensure crew and sub-contractors compliance.
• Assist with project safety setup, hazard identification and controls.
• Provide leadership to promote health and safety awareness and training.
• Assist investigations of incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Support new employee orientations and toolbox talks.
• Assist in creating site-specific work plans (hoisting, rigging, etc.).
• Engage JHSC members to ensure safety culture.
• Analyze safety performance and suggest continuous improvement.
• Mentor on-site safety practices and cooperate with clients and safety professionals.
• Prepare regular safety reporting and planning.

Skills

On-site safety experience

JHSC / toolbox talks

Ontario OHS knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Health and Safety program graduate

NCSO designation asset

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Construction Health and Safety Advisor – Niagara Falls

Division: Safety

Start Date: 09/25/2026

Summary

Opportunity for a dedicated Health and Safety Professional looking to work in a collaborative team environment with a leading COR certified ICI industry Contractor. Our Company has an excellent Safety record and culture directly supported by Senior Management.

• Perform regular weekly on site safety inspections at our Niagara project to ensure compliance with our crews, and sub-contractors.
• Assist with Project Safety Set-up, hazard identification and controls.
• Provide leadership and support to ensure participation and compliance with Health and Safety Awareness and Construction Specific Safety Training .
• Assist with incident investigations, implement controls and recommendations.
• Assist with new employee orientations.
• Train employees in WHMIS, Ariel work platforms, Forklift, Telehandler and various other certifications that may be required. (Train the trainers not mandatory, however are considered an asset).
• Assist in the creation of various Site-Specific Work Plans for Hoisting and Rigging, Confined Space, etc.
• Participate and engage JHSC members and Supervisors to ensure safety awareness and compliance.
• Analyze safety performance and make recommendations to continuous improvement.
• Proactive mentoring in all aspects of on-site health and safety aspects.
• Ability to work with clients and other Safety Professionals to achieve best results.
• Regular reporting and planning for set-up and maintaining safety program and culture.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Graduate of a recognized Health and Safety Program. NCSO designation considered and asset, however not required.
• 5+ years of actual on-site safety experience, ICI Construction preferred.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to assist with preparation, planning and implementation of JHSC, tool Box Talks.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Acts, and Regulations.