Health and Safety Consultant - Contract

SGS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Consultant to join their team. This role involves reviewing and enhancing health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing training to staff. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in health and safety consulting, with a strong understanding of Ontario regulations and best practices. With a focus on collaboration and improvement, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about promoting safety and compliance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in health and safety consulting or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of existing health and safety policies.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to enhance health and safety standards.

Skills

Health and Safety Consulting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of Ontario Regulations

Education

Post Secondary Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

NEBOSH Certification

IOSH Certification

Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around theworld.

Job Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Consultant. The consultant needs to be an Independent Contractor and have their own company. The contract could be ~3 to 6 months.

The consultant will be responsible for reviewing current health and safety policies, identifying gaps, and developing a comprehensive plan to transition from our current state to an improved future state. The work will be done in the client’s office and construction site visits will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough reviews of existing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Identify gaps and areas for improvement in current health and safety practices.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to address identified gaps and enhance overall health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with management and staff to ensure the effective implementation of health and safety initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on health and safety best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety laws.

Qualifications

• Post secondary diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• 10years of experience in health and safety consulting or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in Ontario and best practices.
• Experience in Construction work environments is needed
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) are a plus.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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