Health and Safety Advisor - Contract

SGS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to enhance safety practices on-site. This role involves managing safety protocols, conducting training sessions, and ensuring compliance with Ontario's safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in overseeing safety measures, conducting inspections, and facilitating safety meetings. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and continuous improvement, where your contributions will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an H&S advisor on a construction site.
• Knowledge of Ontario safety laws, codes, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct H&S orientation for new hires and perform daily inspections.
• Monitor H&S statistics and develop action plans for improvement.
• Facilitate daily/weekly safety meetings for the site team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-management

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety

CSO / NCSO designation

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

Our client, located in Toronto, is seeking a Health and Safety (H&S) Advisor to oversee safety practices on a construction site. The role involves managing safety protocols, training, and safety management plans for construction projects.

Job Duties

1. Provide leadership to onsite employees.
2. Conduct H&S orientation for new hires.
3. Perform daily inspections and address unsafe conditions and behaviors.
4. Monitor H&S statistics, identify trends, report promptly, and develop action plans for improvement.
5. Participate in safety programs and initiatives.
6. Facilitate daily/weekly safety meetings for the site team.
7. Support workplace inspections, audits, and competency checks.
8. Administer site-specific safety training, including procedures and practices.
9. Ensure timely reporting and investigation of incidents.
10. Promote continuous safety improvements.
11. Participate in responding to workplace incidents or emergencies.
12. Analyze corrective actions from investigations and maintain an up-to-date corrective action log.
13. Lead or assist with incident investigations.
14. Review safety documentation, perform gap analysis, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety.
• CSO / NCSO designation is an asset.
• At least 5 years of experience as an H&S advisor on a construction site.
• Knowledge of Ontario safety laws, codes, and standards.
• Strong self-management, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruits without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We support reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

For assistance with the application process due to a disability, please call 201-508-3149.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: General Business
• Industry: Construction