ENVIRONMENTAL H&S FIELD REPRESENTATIVE (Construction Health & Safety)

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Toronto is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Field Representative to provide compliance support for construction operations. The candidate will oversee safety protocols, conduct audits, and engage in continuous improvement of health and safety practices. Applicants should possess a relevant post-secondary education and extensive experience in health and safety management, especially within construction. A knowledge of applicable regulations and strong project management skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Construction and Industrial health & safety roles.
• Expert knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Environmental regulations.
• Ability to conduct audits and develop compliance action plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health & Safety compliance support to Toronto Water operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards.
• Prepare and implement training for staff regarding safety compliance.

Skills

Compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations

Expertise in Construction Health & Safety

Project management skills

Risk management expertise

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

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ENVIRONMENTAL H&S FIELD REPRESENTATIVE (Construction Health & Safety)

Job ID: 61354
Job Category: Operations & Maintenance
Division & Section: Toronto Water, Environment Energy & Emergency Planning
Work Location: 60 Tiffield Rd, Scarborough, ON M1V 5N2
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Temporary Vacancy (18 months)
Salary Range:$94,905.00 - $128,386.00
Ideal Hiring Zone: $106,063.00 to $114,994.00 Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation:Non-UnionNumber of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 19-Dec-2025 to 07-Jan-2026

The successful candidate for this position will be a member of the Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Unit responsible for providing Construction and Industrial Health and Safety Compliance support to Toronto Water operations. The EH&S Field Representative (Construction and Industrial Health & Safety) is responsible for the on-site implementation, supervision, monitoring, auditing, and continual improvement of programs and activities related to Corporate and Division health, safety, and quality management systems.

Major Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of various manuals, standard operating procedures, and performance reports, providing feedback to management and clients to demonstrate progress of activities.
• Researches, develops, implements, and maintains detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program-specific (relative to their portfolio) needs for the continuous improvement of Division systems and programs that drive consistent risk management efforts and support compliance with regulatory and other business requirements.
• Is the central client contact for all Toronto Water EH&S compliance-related issues within their respective portfolio (Construction and Industrial Health & Safety), providing expert technical expertise to clients, Toronto Water partners, and the unit’s EH&S Compliance Field Reps on regulatory inspections, regulatory requirements (legislation, orders, requirements, and narratives).
• Leads, coordinates, or participates in multidisciplinary project teams to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to EH&S Construction Health & Safety and Contractor Management Program development and implementation within Toronto Water.
• Liaises with EH&S Compliance peers to ensure an integrated approach to the development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of a comprehensive environment, health, and safety management system (including the necessary policies, programs, procedures, and tools) for Toronto Water’s compliance programs.
• Oversees and coordinates Contractor construction activities, including Facility Access Permissions, Lockout/Tag-out, Pre-construction meetings, Tender reviews, Shutdown Request and Notifications, Pre-start H&S Reviews, Facility work inspections, Contractor Orientations, Job Safety Analysis, etc.
• Provides guidance and technical support on health and safety-related regulatory inspections, interprets regulatory requirements (legislation, orders), and liaises with regulators (i.e., Ministry of Labour, TSSA, Fire Marshall's Office, Fire Department) as required
• Provides and/or supports training to Section management and frontline staff regarding their safety compliance, emergency response, and due diligence responsibilities
• Plans audits, reviews pre-audit material, prepares audit protocols, conducts self-assessments and peer audits, prepares internal audit reports and documents findings, identifies deficiencies, and makes recommendations on areas of improvement to the Quality Management System (QMS) and related programs, operations, procedures, and practices
• Prepares analytical reports, including regular reports on compliance issues and performance, internal audit reports, risk management plans, and ad hoc management requests
• Provides input in the development, implementation, and timely maintenance of identified indices or standards against which Divisional and program performance can be measured
• Advises management where frontline staff may endanger themselves, others, or the environment. Also identifies compliance and related performance issues for the Division Management, including making recommendations for corrective actions
• Establishes and maintains an accident and incident reporting system and identifies key performance metrics to track environment, health, and safety performance programs to help identify and prioritize any areas of concern. Performs root cause investigations as required and is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an accident and incident reporting system and/or indices or standards against which Divisional and program performance can be measured.
• Coordinates the performance of regular site inspections to identify existing or potential hazards and environmental impacts, recommends corrective or preventive actions, and provides the necessary follow-up.
• Ensure site-specific contingency plans and business continuity procedures are developed for and followed in the event of an emergency and ensure that such methods are tested and maintained through audits, spot checks, and contingency plan testing.
• May be called upon to provide emergency or incident (such as spills or an occupational injury) response in the form supporting implementation of recommended compliance plans or other emergency needs as may be requested.
• Maintains professional and constructive relations with internal staff, project managers, consultants, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of the Environment, contractors, and other construction project stakeholders.
• Promotes a risk management culture. Utilizes standardized risk identification and ranking tools and promotes a consistent approach to risk management.
• Represents Division/City on Committees; attends meetings and provides input as directed by the Manager, EH&S Compliance
• Actively promotes and builds a positive safety culture among management, employees, and contractors
• May be required to work extended hours, weekends, shifts, or alter work hours based on project demands
• Must be physically capable of performing the required duties
• May be required to relocate between Toronto Water work locations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety).
• Extensive experience in Construction and Industrial health & safety and quality management system implementation related roles or in an internal audit function. Government experience is desirable.
• Expert knowledge and considerable experience ensuring compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety and/or Environmental Acts and Regulations as applicable within their respective portfolio, including but not limited to the following: Occupational Health & Safety Act & Construction Regulations O.Reg 213/91, Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA), Canadian Fisheries Act, Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act, Technical Standards and Safety Act (TSSA), and City Sewer Use Bylaws.
• Considerable experience in environmental, health, and safety compliance management in construction/industrial and/or government organizations, including familiarity and experience in ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001
• Ability to comprehend specifications (i.e., Construction Health & Safety portfolio), general conditions, contract documents, and construction drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to assess compliance, develop audit reports, and recommend action plans to achieve compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety legislation and City policies, programs, and procedures.
• Considerable project management experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in either the environmental, construction, /or industrial health and safety-related roles.
• Considerable experience in developing work plans and implementing complex projects, including organizational and planning skills, and the ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects, and operate as a fully accountable project/program leader.
• Sound judgement and ability to handle matters of a confidential/sensitive nature as it relates to council, senior management, and the public.

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