Health & Safety Advisor

Peninsula Employment Services Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to provide expert advice and solutions to clients. In this office-based role, you will engage with clients, promote safety initiatives, and assist in developing health and safety policies. With a commitment to an inclusive workplace and opportunities for growth, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact client success. Join a rapidly growing company recognized for its positive workplace culture and make a difference in the health and safety sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Health benefits

Remote work options (when applicable)

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from an accredited health and safety program.
• Minimum of one year of relevant health and safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide OHS advice and solutions to clients.
• Conduct research on client health and safety inquiries.
• Document communications with clients in Salesforce.

Skills

OHS legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Research capabilities

Education

Degree or diploma in health and safety

Relevant health and safety experience

CRST/CRSP designation

Tools

Salesforce

OHS management software

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor

Department: H&S Advisory

Location: Toronto, ON (On-site)

Hours: There are 2 positions open 10:00am-6:30pm and 12:00pm - 8:30pm

About Us

Peninsula Employment Services Limited (Peninsula) provides expert HR and health and safety support to small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. We offer tailored advice, ready-to-use documentation, and ongoing assistance to help businesses manage their people and workplace compliance effectively. With Peninsula, business owners can save time, reduce risks, and focus on growing their business while ensuring their operations align with employment laws and regulations.

The Role of Health & Safety Advisor

The position of Health and Safety Advisor is an office-based role. You will provide health and safety advice, support, recommendations and solutions to Peninsula’s clients as part of the company’s health and safety support service. You will be expected to work from Monday to Friday. Your regular working hours will be from 9:00 am to 5:30 p.m. EST but may vary depending upon client coverage needs. There is also the possibility of working on weekends. Applicants will need to be flexible as the needs of the business can change based on our client volume. There is significant potential for upward mobility for successful hires.

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities

As a Health & Safety Advisor, your duties will include:

• Providing relevant and correct OHS advice and solutions to clients in a professional, efficient and practical manner. This advice is based on regulatory requirements, recognized health and safety management systems such as COR and ISO45001, as well as Peninsula policies and programs.
• Proactively reaching out to clients to follow up regarding any advice, solutions, support or recommendations.
• Participating in video calls with clients to provide advice and solutions, particularly if this is a clients preferred method of communication.
• Promote proactive safety initiatives with clients, including comprehensive training sessions, regular inspections, and leadership engagement programs.
• Conducting research regarding client health and safety inquiries.
• Documenting conversations and communications with clients regarding their OHS issues & advice provided in our Salesforce platform.
• Helping the client understand how to use Peninsula’s OHS management software platform, policies and programs.
• Assisting with writing and revising health and safety policies, procedures and related documentation, that includes compliance with platforms such as ISNetworld and Avetta.
• Achieving internal key performance indicators.

Education/Experience

• A degree or diploma from an accredited health and safety education or training program
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant health and safety training and work experience
• Having or pursuing a designation (CRST/CRSP)

What you Bring to the Team

• A thorough knowledge of the OHS legislation and related regulations and standards across Canada.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening, fact finding, and offering clear and concise recommendations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgement.
• An ability to work independently, as well as a team player.
• Very strong time management skills.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent research capabilities.

Why Work for Peninsula?

Peninsula has been voted one of the best companies to work for two (2) years in a row by the Glassdoor Awards. Peninsula is a rapidly growing global company and intends to expand its operations across Canada. Peninsula is a highly motivated enterprise that promotes an entrepreneurial culture. Peninsula is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where all employees are valued. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in our selection process.