Health Safety & Environment Advisor

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values safety and innovation! As a Health Safety & Environment Advisor in Ottawa, you'll lead HSE initiatives, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team committed to operational excellence and customer-focused solutions. If you have a passion for health and safety and are ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HSE experience in construction or related fields.
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE leadership and support to workplaces.
• Conduct inspections and incident investigations for compliance.
• Facilitate HSE training and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Health and Safety Leadership

Incident Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Training Facilitation

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)

Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)

Job description

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100+ years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Ottawa team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to an innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Health Safety & Environment Advisor is in Ottawa and reports directly to Regional Health, Safety & Environment Manager. Their primary focus of this role is:

• Provide HSE leadership, guidance, and support to assigned workplace(s).
• Assist and support the Regional HSE Manager in the development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures, in accordance with Black & McDonald and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct inspections of job sites, facilities, and equipment for compliance with general and specific safety standards, follow-up on any non-compliance issues and take appropriate action to remedy.
• Conduct incident investigations, evaluations of subcontractors HSE management system and application, and identify/remedy non-compliance issues.
• Prepare and present reports of recommendations for changes as necessary.
• Oversee incident investigation and review as required.
• Support modified duty programs, as required.
• Facilitate the maintenance of the Region’s Certificate of Recognition (COR).
• Ensure emergency response plans are in place and aligned with local regulatory, regional, divisional and corporate requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and practices regarding health, safety and environment.
• Facilitate the annual HSE Management System Audit.
• Assist in developing and reviewing project Safety plans and specific job hazard assessment and procedures.
• Management and maintenance of third-party pre-qualification systems (e.g. ISN, Avetta etc.).
• Conduct HSE training as required.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
• Strategic Perspective

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety is preferred.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is preferred.
• Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) is preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of HSE work experience within a related industry (e.g. construction, FMO, service, utility).
• Field experience on multi-trade projects.
• Experience within a unionized environment is an asset.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual in French & English is preferred.
• Must be able to attain a government security clearance.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.