Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

Black & McDonald; Pickering; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing service provider in Ontario is seeking a Health, Safety, Environment Advisor to ensure compliance with safety programs in a Nuclear Facility. The ideal candidate will monitor work, conduct field observations, and assist in developing safe work practices while ensuring adherence to all safety regulations. A strong focus on collaboration and communication skills is essential, along with relevant safety certifications and training. This role is crucial for promoting a safe working environment and supports ongoing training initiatives.

Benefits

Accommodations available for persons with disabilities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 is required.
• A Construction Safety Advisor designation or better is preferred.
• Ongoing discipline training in health, safety & environmental issues is expected.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health, safety and environment programs.
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct field observations and assessments of work performance.
• Assist in developing safe work practices and job procedures.
• Conduct investigations of workplace incidents as needed.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Nuclear Services team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard‑working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Health, Safety, Environment Advisor is responsible for the implementation, administration and maintenance of the Black & McDonald Health, Safety/Environment programs within the Region. Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, Provincial, Municipal Regulations, and Customer requirements for working in a Nuclear Facility.

Work closely with trades Supervisors and Site Managers and others to support safe work execution by ensuring programs compliance and effectiveness. Perform functions associated with but not limited to accident / incident prevention, human performance event‑free framework, event free tools, investigation techniques, coaching, mentoring, and statistical analysis.

The HSE Advisor will support our operations and is located on the designated client site, reporting to the HSE Manager and is responsible for:

• Monitoring all aspects of the work to ensure Line Management is meeting the HSE requirements including legislative, company and client safety policy and procedures when applicable.
• 75% of time is spent performing field observations and assessments of the work being performed. Documents and reports observation findings and field reports to Trades Superintendent, Subcontract Coordinator and Site Manager for action.
• Assisting with development of safe work practices and job procedures.
• Attending daily/weekly project meetings including pre‑job briefings, post‑job briefings.
• Preparing and occasionally deliver toolbox talks.
• Conducting investigations of workplace medical aid or loss time incidents or as directed by the HSE Manager.
• Conducting random workplace inspections to ensure compliance with company policy and legislation.
• Delivering information training sessions and new employee orientation.
• Ensuring appropriate practices and procedures are provided to supervisory staff.
• Issue rapid responses and corrective action notices.
• Liaising between PGR Management, Human Resource, Human Performance and HSE team.
• Participating in safety commit processes.
• Providing HSE indicators on project activity.
• Reviewing and investigating all incidents, injuries and events and tracking in HR Information System.
• Reviewing incident and inspection reports completed by supervisory staff and monitor corrective action(s).
• Review and communicate policies, systems and procedures that optimize HSE performance and supports initiatives undertaken by the Management Team.
• Coordinating investigations and other efforts with the HSE manager.

• Advising, assisting and coaching Managers, Supervisors and Trades personnel with:
  • HSE hazard identification and control
  • Inspections
  • Investigations
  • Pre Job Brief and Post Job Debriefs
  • Reports
  • Orientation
  • Training requirements
  • Job/project Safe Work Plans
  • WSIB management
  • Early and safe return to work programs
  • Field observations and coaching

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of Grade 12

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A Construction Safety Advisor designation or better from a recognized safety training organization such as a Provincial Construction Safety Organization.
• Ongoing discipline related training appropriate to health, safety & environmental issues and programs.
• Proven experience and continued training in Safety, Human Performance, Continuous Improvement programs, processes, projects and initiatives.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of people in a professional manner.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Computer Literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Flexible team player with the ability to function independently while working in a team environment.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, government regulation and documentation requirements to the role.
• Security clearance requirements.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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.