Health And Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A safety consultancy firm is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support safety management in a high-hazard environment. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in high-hazard industries. Competitive salary and benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate is required; NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or higher).
• Experience in a high-hazard industry with strong knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Experience in conducting incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Strong communication skills to engage colleagues effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of HSEQ management systems.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Assist in accident/incident investigations.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and safety communications.
• Maintain safety records and support regulatory reporting.

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

Oikos are seeking a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety Advisor to support our HSEQ Manager in ensuring the safe and compliant operation of our Upper Tier COMAH facility at Canvey Island, Essex, UK. The role has a strong focus on occupational health & safety, while also contributing to process safety management and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

The successful candidate will bring a practical approach to workplace safety, with the confidence to engage colleagues at all levels, and the technical knowledge to support regulatory compliance in a high-hazard industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) management systems in line with COMAH, HSE, and EA requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring hazards are identified, controlled, and communicated effectively.
• Provide practical, hands-on support to line managers and employees on occupational health and safety matters.
• Assist in accident/incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Support the management of process safety elements, including permit-to-work systems, management of change, and emergency response preparedness.
• Develop and deliver toolbox talks, training sessions, and safety communications to enhance workforce competence and engagement.
• Maintain accurate safety records and contribute to regulatory reporting requirements.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of site safety culture, driving initiatives that embed safe behaviours across all operations.
• Provide support during internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory visits (HSE, EA, local authority).

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) – NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent desirable.
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or higher).
• Previous experience in a high-hazard industry (e.g. bulk liquid storage, refining, petrochemicals, terminals, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, COMAH regulations, and occupational safety practices.
• Experience in conducting incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage the workforce at all levels.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate with experience in using HSEQ systems and Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Pension Scheme (5% employee + 10% company contributions)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to work in a safety-critical, high-profile COMAH facility.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role via email to [e-mail]