Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits program

Retirement savings plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. in Markham, ON, is seeking an HSE Advisor to join the national safety team and support field operations in the Greater Toronto Area.

The role emphasizes hands-on engagement with site crews to ensure practical risk controls are implemented in construction environments. You will lead site risk assessments, oversee safety practices, and provide on-the-job training, toolbox talks, and emergency planning.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Health and Safety is required or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Health and Safety experience in construction or industrial settings.
• CRSP, CRST or other recognized safety certifications are assets.
• CM IOSH Certification is required.
• COR/ISO Auditor training is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and standards.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Evenings/weekends may be required.
• Bilingual French/English (oral and written) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-specific risk assessments on construction and infrastructure sites.
• Observe operations to identify hazards and assess risks for high‑risk tasks.
• Serve as the on-site health and safety representative and ensure compliance.
• Provide toolbox talks, on-the-spot safety briefings, and field training.
• Act as liaison between field operations and management; support emergency plans.

Skills

Hazard identification

Field safety leadership

Emergency response

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Post-secondary education in Health and Safety

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager HSE, the Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor will work alongside the national health and safety team and local operations. The HSE Advisor will emphasize firsthand engagement and direct involvement with field operations to ensure risks are managed effectively and control measures are practical and implementable in the construction environment.

This position will be providing support to our operations in the Greater Toronto Area. This will mostly be a field-based position with travel expectations.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

SITE RISK ASSESSMENT & HAZARD IDENTIFICATION.

• Conduct site-specific risk assessments on construction and infrastructure sites.
• Observe real-time operations to identify hazards.
• Assess risks for high-risk tasks such as excavation, scaffolding, crane operations, trenching, paving, and confined spaces.
• Conduct ongoing site observations to identify new or emerging hazards.
• Recommend updates to risk assessments and control measures based on field conditions.

SAFETY OVERSIGHT, MONITORING & COMPLIANCE.

• Serve as the primary health and safety representative on-site.
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure proper implementation of safety measures.
• Address unsafe practices immediately to maintain compliance with safety protocols.

FIELD SUPPORT, TRAINING & SAFETY CULTURE.

• Provide hazard mitigation recommendations including engineering controls, administrative actions, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Facilitate toolbox talks and on-the-spot safety briefings.
• Engage with field workers, contractors, and supervisors to promote safety awareness.
• Act as a go-to safety advisor, offering hands-on guidance for safe execution of work.
• Serve as a liaison between field operations and management.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & OPERATIONAL INTEGRATION.

• Support emergency response efforts and ensure availability of first aid and firefighting equipment.
• Assist in testing and improving site-specific emergency plans.
• Work with supervisors and operations teams to integrate safety controls into daily workflows.
• Propose alternative strategies or adjustments based on field conditions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in Health and Safety, or equivalent education.
• 5+ years of Health and Safety experience in construction or industrial settings.
• CRSP, CRST or other professionally recognized safety certifications are considered an asset.
• CM IOSH Certification is required.
• COR/ISO Auditor training is preferred.
• Comprehensive/working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and industry safety standards.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Evenings and weekends may be required.
• Bilingual in French and English (oral and verbal) considered an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Compensation: $65,000 – $85,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and work location.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.