HS&E Advisor - Future Opportunity

Ledcor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services in Ottawa, Ontario seeks an HS&E Advisor to support telecom projects with diverse health and safety programs. You will develop Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Practices while helping operations meet Ledcor’s Leading Indicator requirements.

You’ll collaborate with field teams, regulators, and clients to drive continuous HS&E improvement, conduct training, oversee incident investigations, and ensure plans stay current as the scope evolves.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in construction or telecommunications safety roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of the work area with field supervisors to discuss hazards and safety equipment.
• Provide field supervisors and employees with HS&E guidance and safety orientation/training as needed.
• Collaborate with HS&E managers and coordinators to develop, revise and implement procedures, standards and regulations.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Verify HS&E plans, safe work processes and hazard assessments are up-to-date as scope changes.
• Assist in incident investigations to determine causation and corrective actions.
• Monitor the overall effectiveness of HS&E plan implementation.
• Audit hazard assessments and incident reports for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Safety program development

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Training delivery

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

CRSP/CSO/NCSO designation asset

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

You are an HS&E Advisor, looking for a future opportunity in Central Canada. You will play a key role in the execution and implementation of a diverse range of health and safety programs for Telecommunication projects. You will develop and enhance Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Practice documents based on existing materials as well as support operations personnel to meet Ledcor “Leading Indicator” requirements.

You are a problem solver, a strong communicator and continuously look for innovative solutions that can be utilized to support projects. You are skilled at leveraging relationships with operational teams to drive continuous HS&E improvement.

Location: Ottawa, ON

This is for a future opportunity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of the work area and meet with field supervisors to discuss any potential problems: help to ensure the adequate supply of safety equipment, such as protective equipment, fire extinguishers, respirators, etc., monitor environmental hazards, such as excessive noise, toxic agents, etc
• Provide field supervisors and employees with services and advice on HS&E related issues, conduct site safety orientation for new employees and internal HS&E related training where required
• Collaborate with the HS&E manager and HS&E coordinators across LTS to assist in the development, revision and implementation of procedures, standards, rules, and regulations
• Build and maintain a trusting relationship with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Verify that the HS&E plans, safe work processes and hazard assessments are current and updated as the scope of work changes and support site leadership with look ahead planning
• Assist in the investigation of incidents to determine causation and support the site leadership in the development of measurable corrective actions and monitoring for continuous improvement within the area of influence
• Monitor and report on the overall effectiveness of the overall implementation of project HS&E plans
• Audit the quality of the field level hazard assessments and incident investigation reports for accuracy and completeness

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related work experience in construction or telecommunications safety role. Strong consideration would be given to candidates with Telecom experience
• Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license and driver’s abstract
• Certificate or diploma in occupational health and safety. CRSP, CSO or NCSO designation is considered an asset
• Has developed technical knowledge of common construction practices, techniques, and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to the hourly workforce, while also effectively interacting with project management staff, clients, and customers
• Ability to provide a proactive approach to safety, to include identification of operational and organizational issues, as well as develop and implement strategies to solve them
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, program development, safety & health training, and accident investigation
• Strong computer competency including experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Compensation

$71,200.00 - $97,900.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.