Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Altis Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to enhance workplace safety. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety legislation, conducting inspections, and investigating incidents. This position is ideal for a proactive professional with a solid background in health and safety within the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in occupational health and safety in construction.
• Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Conduct field visits and site inspections.
• Investigate workplace incidents and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Compliance

Incident Investigation

Risk Assessment

Education

Safety training certifications

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Altis Recruitment

Senior Recruitment Partner at Altis Recruitment | Professional Services

Our client, a well-established construction organization, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Specialist to support and enhance workplace health and safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety legislation, coordinating inspections, leading incident investigations, and promoting a culture of safety excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated safety professional with experience in the construction or industrial sector.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and compliance of the company’s health and safety program across all project sites.
• Conduct regular field visits and site inspections to assess risk and enforce safety policies.
• Develop and audit Site Safety Management Plans and emergency response procedures.
• Investigate workplace incidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate and track legislated safety training.
• Maintain and update electronic safety documentation, hazard inventories, and training records.
• Act as liaison with regulatory bodies and external consultants for audits and inspections.
• Support return-to-work programs and manage modified duties for injured employees.
• Advise management on legislative updates and safety best practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in occupational health and safety within a construction or industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSIB regulations.
• Safety training certifications are strong assets.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license with ability to travel to project sites if needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Other

• Industries

  Construction

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