Health and Safety - Principal

Crosssafety-Solutions-Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee share option program

Company workwear annual allowance

Company vehicle

Job summary

CrossSafety is seeking a Health & Safety Principal in Ontario to advise clients on health and safety across construction projects and complex operations. The role emphasizes risk management, design input, and site inspections.

Starting salary ranges from CAD 105,000 to CAD 125,000 per year, with full-time employment and comprehensive benefits including health, pension, and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years field experience in construction or a high hazard environment.
• Ontario safety laws knowledge; ability to apply guidelines to projects.
• CRSP, CSP, CHST, CIH or ROH designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on health, safety and environmental issues on projects.
• Advise project teams to identify hazards and implement protective measures.
• Contribute to design, planning, constructability and operability reviews.
• Manage risks to workers and the public on active client sites.
• Perform and document site safety inspections and corrective actions.
• Assist with incident investigations and prepare professional reports.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Multitasking

Risk awareness

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Ontario safety regulations

Job description

Health & Safety Principal

About Us

At CrossSafety we are dedicated to protecting people, supporting our clients, and upholding the values of integrity, accountability, and excellence. With a team committed to safety and collaboration, we partner with leading organizations in construction, automotive, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors across North America.

We are currently seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Health & Safety Principal to join our team at principalrank. This is a salaried contract position, offering an exciting opportunity to support clients in the fields of construction and operations safety, with potential to convert to permanent status.

About the Role

As a Health & Safety Principal, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients and provide supporting all aspects of health and safety for construction projects and complex operational facilities. You'll promote compliance with client OHS requirements; anticipate and guide risk management processes to protect workers, the public, and operations; work closely with client teams and contractors to support projects; and advise on risk trends and improvement plans.

Position Type:Salary, Full-time

Starting Compensation:$105,000 to $125,000 (Principal) per annum

Benefits (Permanent Status Employees):Extended health benefits, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, employee assistance services, pension plan, employee share option program, business advancement incentives, company workwear annual allowance, company vehicle.

Industry Focus:Construction, Aviation

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing guidance and expert advice on health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Acting as a key advisor to project teams, anticipating and identifying hazard s and appropriate protective measures.
• Providing health and safety input to design, planning, constructability and/or operability reviews.
• Managing and reducing risks to workers and the public within a live and complex operating client site.
• Undertaking health and safety assurance audits
• Performing and documenting regular site safety inspections, and facilitating timely corrective actions
• Assisting with incident and accident investigations.
• Liaising with client staff and regulatory agencies,
• Preparing detailed professional reports and records.

What You Need for Success

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or certification in a construction trade with significant health and safety experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years field experience in construction or a high hazard operational environment.
• CRSP, CSP, CHST, CIH or ROH designation.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario workplace health and safety laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital health and safety reporting tools (computers, tablets).
• Hands-on experience with field-level audits and inspections.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written y communication skills.
• Initiative, ability to multitask, and strong expectation management skills.
• Strong work ethic and career-oriented mindset.
• Completion of practical training in key safe work practices (Working at Heights, WHMIS, Ontario 4/5 Steps, LOTO, Confined Spaces, etc.)
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Security Clearance.
• Flexibility to night shifts, if required.
• Valid Class G driver's license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossSafety is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.