Health & Safety Advisor

Black & McDonald; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to enhance workplace safety across various sectors. This role involves evaluating health and safety hazards, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of safety protocols. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and innovation, and play a crucial role in fostering a safe working environment. If you are passionate about health and safety and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in HSE related field required.
• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in relevant fields is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety audits and inspections at job sites.
• Develop and implement health & safety programs and strategies.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Observation Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

NCSO, CUSP, CRSP designations

Training in Fall Protection/Working at Heights

Tools

Microsoft Office

HSE databases

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to evaluate & monitor health & safety hazards & develop control strategies for Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Sector job sites. This position will require the successful candidate to inspect construction, industrial, & commercial (as well as various other) workplaces to ensure compliance with company/client policies & procedures as well as government legislation & industry best practice standards.

This position will require a working knowledge of the mechanical & electrical fields to ensure an adequate understanding of the unique hazards & challenges our employees face. The successful candidate should be familiar with industry guidelines, ESA Code, TSSA Standards & appropriate CSA standards.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct safety & environmental audits within the mechanical & electrical operations.
• Inspect worksites to ensure that equipment & materials do not present a safety or health hazard to employees or to the general public to ensure compliance with Company / Client Policy & Legislation.
• Review/perform/complete incident & inspection reports & ensure that corrective action & follow-up is taken.
• Participate in the development and implementation of health & safety programs & strategies related to mechanical & electrical work.
• Participate in the development of safe work practices & job procedures.
• Maintain inventory of safe work practices & job procedures.
• Provide consultation & deliver training programs to employees on issues of health & safety (ICI).
• Coordinate/Assist site activity & ensure that the duties, responsibilities, & authority are clearly defined.
• Assist, advise & coach manager(s) & supervisors.
• Review & investigate problems not resolved by site supervisors & contractors.
• Ensure that appropriate practices & procedures are provided to supervisory staff.
• Review the maintenance of safety equipment.
• Conduct audits of subcontractor loss control programs.
• Support and ensure accurate investigation, reporting, & effective cleanup of spills related to the B&M Environmental program.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Be able to work within a team environment as well as work without supervision.
• Values and Respects Others
• Excellent and professional written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent safety reporting skills.
• Above average observation skills.
• Proficient with computer and mobile applications.
• Be able to multi-task and meet deadlines as required.
• Knowledge of the OHSA.
• Be able to take direction and learn from Senior Health and Safety Professionals.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years’ of experience within the HSE related field.
• NCSO, CUSP, CRSP designations are assets.
• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Studies or equivalent.
• Training in Fall Protection/Working at Heights, First-Aid/CPR, Confined Space, Electrical Awareness, Asbestos Awareness are assets.
• Working knowledge of provincial and federal HSE regulations, programs and standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, and other HSE databases.
• Languages: fluently read, write, and speak in English.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working within the ICI construction sector. Holding a Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Plumber/Pipe Fitter and Journeyman Sheet Metal is considered an asset.
• Familiar with industry guidelines, ESA Code, TSSA Standards & appropriate CSA standards.
• Ability to recognize hazards as well as advise on appropriate safe work methods.
• Ability to understand technical drawings/systems.
• Ability to travel 50% within Southern Ontario is required.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.