Health and Safety Specialist

Crosssafety-Solutions-Inc.; White River Township; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

CrossSafety is hiring a Health and Safety Specialist to act as a trusted advisor for construction and operating facilities across North America. You will promote compliance with client OHS requirements, guide risk management, and support projects with field-level safety expertise.

The role focuses on site orientations, inspections, incident reporting, and developing improvement plans to protect workers and operations in Dryden, Ontario. Strong communication and safety certification are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Five years field experience in construction or high hazard environments.
• CRSP/CRST/ROH/CIH or equivalent designation.
• Knowledge of Ontario health and safety laws.
• Proficiency with MS Office and safety reporting tools.
• Field-level audits and inspections experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate on-site safety orientations for workers, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Participate in worker safety and JHA meetings.
• Record incidents and near misses; contribute to incident reporting.
• Provide expert guidance on health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Initiate or support emergency response drills and procedures.
• Promote safety culture and assist in mitigating risks and hazards.
• Advise on resolving health and safety matters across sites.
• Support site training requirements as needed.
• Maintain records to meet Federal and Provincial standards.
• Prepare detailed professional safety reports and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Safety program knowledge

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety reporting tools

Job description

Health and Safety Specialist

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.

About the Role

As a Health & Safety Specialist, 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.

Work Location:Dryden, Ontario

Position Type:Salary, Full-time

Starting Compensation:$90,000 to $110,000 (Specialist) 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, Civil Nuclear

What You’ll Be Doing

• Facilitating orientation of all on-site workers, contractors, and visitors
• Performing and documenting regular site safety inspections, and facilitating timely corrective actions
• Participation in worker-led safety and JHA meetings
• Recording incidents, near misses, and participate in H&S incident reporting
• Providing guidance and expert advice on health, safety, and environmental issues
• Initiate or assist with emergency response procedures, drills, and implementation
• Promote a safety culture and assist with mitigating risks and/or hazards
• Provide guidance and assistance on resolving health and safety matters
• Support site training requirements, as required.
• Ensure that appropriate records are maintained in compliance with Federal and Provincial legal requirements and regulatory standards.
• 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, CRST, ROH, CIH or equivalent 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, Confined Spaces, JHSC Part 1, Incident Investigations, TDG, First Aid, Basics of Supervision, etc.)
• Valid Class G driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossSafety is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace as well as equity and Indigenous-specific hiring initiatives. 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.