Construction Safety Consultant position - Specialist

Crosssafety-Solutions-Inc.; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance services

Pension plan

Employee share option program

Workwear annual allowance

Company vehicle

Job summary

CrossSafety is seeking a Construction Safety Consultant to protect workers and the public on diverse construction projects across North America. You will advise on risk trends, perform safety reviews, and support project teams with practical safety solutions.

This salaried full-time Specialist role offers a competitive starting package, comprehensive benefits, and potential to convert to permanent status. You will work at a St.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related certification.
• 5+ years field experience in construction or high hazard environments (Specialist).
• CRSP/CSP/CHST/CIH/ROH designation or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario workplace health and safety laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and health & safety reporting tools.
• Hands-on experience with field audits and inspections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on health, safety, and environmental issues for construction projects.
• Identify hazards and advise on protective measures for projects.
• Contribute to design, planning, and operability reviews from a safety perspective.
• Lead or support health & safety assurance audits and inspections.
• Document and communicate detailed safety reports and records.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with client staff and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Health & safety advisory

Audits & inspections

Incident investigation

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

CRSP / CSP / CHST / CIH / ROH designation or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

OSH reporting tools

Job description

Construction Safety Consultant

About Us

At CrossSafety we are dedicated to protecting people, supporting our clients, and upholding the values of integrity, accountability, and excellence. With a team committed to safety and collaboration, we partner with leading organizations in construction, automotive, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors across North America.

We are currently seeking passionate and detail-oriented Construction Safety Consultants to join our team as Specialist.

This is a salaried contract position, offering an exciting opportunity to support clients in the fields of construction and operations safety, with potential to convert to permanent status.

About the Role

As a Construction Safety Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients and provide support all aspects of health and safety for construction projects and complex operational facilities. You’ll promote compliance with client OHS requirements; anticipate and guide risk management processes to protect workers, the public, and operations; work closely with client teams and contractors to support projects; and advise on risk trends and improvement plans.

• Work Location: St. Thomas
• Position Type: Salary, Full-time
• Starting Compensation: $90,000 to $110,000 (Specialist) per annum
• Benefits (Permanent Status Employees): Extended health benefits, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, employee assistance services, pension plan, employee share option program, business advancement incentives, company workwear annual allowance, company vehicle.
• Industry Focus: Construction in all sectors including Aviation, Industrial, Commercial, and Residential

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing guidance and expert advice on health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Acting as a key advisor to project teams, anticipating and identifying hazards and appropriate protective measures.
• Providing health and safety input to design, planning, constructability and/or operability reviews.
• Managing and reducing risks to workers and the public within a live and complex operating client site.
• Undertaking health and safety assurance audits
• Performing and documenting regular site safety inspections, and facilitating timely corrective actions
• Assisting with incident and accident investigations.
• Liaising with client staff and regulatory agencies.
• Preparing detailed professional reports and records.

What You Need for Success

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or certification in a construction trade with significant health and safety experience.
• Field experience in construction or a high hazard operational environment (Minimum: Specialist - 5 years)
• CRSP, CSP, CHST, CIH or ROH designation.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario workplace health and safety laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital health and safety reporting tools (computers, tablets).
• Hands-on experience with field-level audits and inspections.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative, ability to multitask, and strong expectation management skills.
• Strong work ethic and career-oriented mindset.
• Completion of practical training in key safe work practices (Working at Heights, WHMIS, Ontario 4/5 Steps, LOTO, Confined Spaces, etc.)
• Valid Class G driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossSafety is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.