Health, Safety, & Environmental 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. is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Advisor to join our Ontario team in Toronto. The role focuses on hands-on risk management and practical safety measures across construction and infrastructure sites in the Greater Toronto Area.

You will work with the national HSE team and local operations, providing field guidance, toolbox talks, and emergency support to ensure safety protocols are followed and continuously improved.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Health and Safety or related field.
• 5+ years of health and safety experience in construction or industrial settings.
• CM IOSH Certification is required.
• CRSP/CRST or other recognized safety certifications are assets.
• COR/ISO Auditor training preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OH&S legislation and standards.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Evenings/weekends may be required.
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-specific risk assessments on construction sites to identify hazards.
• Collaborate with field teams to assess risks of high-risk tasks (excavation, scaffolding, crane ops, trenching, paving, confined spaces).
• Provide field-specific recommendations for hazard mitigation (engineering controls, admin actions, PPE).
• Serve as primary on-site safety representative ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Support field teams in emergencies by coordinating responses and accessing first aid and firefighting equipment.
• Facilitate toolbox talks and on-the-spot safety briefings; liaise between field ops and management.
• Continuously observe sites to identify new hazards.

Skills

HSE management

Field safety

Stakeholder comms

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Health & Safety degree

Tools

CMIOSH Certification

CRSP/CRST certs

COR/ISO Auditor training

Job description

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

Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

Toronto, Ontario

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.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct site-specific risk assessments directly on construction and infrastructure sites, observing real-time operations to identify hazards.
• Collaborate with field teams to assess risks associated with high-risk tasks, such as excavation, scaffolding, crane operations, trenching, paving operations, and confined spaces.
• Provide field-specific recommendations for hazard mitigation, including engineering controls, administrative actions, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Serve as the primary health and safety representative on construction sites, maintaining a visible presence to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Support field teams in emergency situations by coordinating responses and ensuring access to first aid and firefighting equipment. Assist in testing and refining site-specific emergency plans based on real-world scenarios observed in the field.
• Facilitate toolbox talks and on-the-spot safety briefings, addressing specific field hazards and solutions. Act as a liaison between field operations and management, conveying safety concerns and recommendations.
• Conduct ongoing site observations to identify new or previously unaddressed hazards.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Recommend updates to risk assessments and control measures based on field conditions and evolving work processes.
• Engage with field workers, contractors, and supervisors to foster a culture of safety awareness.
• Monitor high-risk activities in the field, ensuring proper implementation of safety measures and immediately addressing unsafe practices.
• Become the go-to advisor for field teams, offering hands‑on guidance for safe execution of activities, such as but limited to machine operation or hazardous material handling.
• Work closely with site supervisors and operations teams to integrate recommended control measures into daily workflows. Propose alternative strategies or adjustments in the field.

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.