Health Safety & Environment Advisor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Safety & Environment Advisor to join their growing Ottawa team. This role focuses on providing HSE leadership and support, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and conducting incident investigations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in health and safety, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and teamwork, while also ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HSE work experience in construction or related fields.
• Field experience on multi-trade projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE leadership and support to workplaces.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Facilitate HSE training and maintain emergency response plans.

Skills

Health and Safety Leadership

Incident Investigation

Compliance Auditing

Training Facilitation

Bilingual (French & English)

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree or Diploma 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.