HSE Advisor

CIMA+; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Ontario, Canada, is seeking an HSE Advisor to join their Health, Safety and Environment team. This role is critical in shaping safety practices across engineering projects while collaborating with diverse professionals. The ideal candidate will have a degree in HSE and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers flexibility in work and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive group benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Annual opportunity to purchase shares

Flexible work schedule

3-5 weeks of vacation

Tailored training programs

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years as an HSE practitioner in relevant sectors.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Southern Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Consult on the creation of HSE program documents.
• Collaborate with leadership to foster a strong safety culture.
• Develop project specific safety plans and ensure their implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

CIMA+’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team is expanding to support our growing portfolio of complex and innovative projects. As we continue to strengthen our safety culture and deliver best‑in‑class programs, we are seeking a dedicated HSE Advisor to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to shape safety practices across diverse engineering projects, collaborate with passionate professionals, and make a meaningful impact on the well‑being of our employees and communities.

The HSE Advisor plays a critical role in supporting and managing health and safety across the organization. As a strategic member of the team, the HSE Advisor provides guidance to managers and employees, enabling informed decisions that ensure safe practices in engineering projects.

This position will be based at one of our Southern Ontario offices - Guelph or Kitchener - and will involve collaboration across multiple locations to strengthen our safety culture and compliance standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Consult on the creation of HSE program documents and tools tailored to CIMA+ operations.
• Collaborate with leadership to foster a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Serve as a technical advisor to Joint Health & Safety Committees (JHSC).
• Assist PPE coordinator in sourcing appropriate safety equipment and tools for field work and client compliance.
• Support Project Managers in integrating HSE considerations during project planning and execution.
• Develop project specific safety plans and ensure their implementation.
• Conduct HSE Project Verification site visits to assess safety plan effectiveness and compliance.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Document findings, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for offices.
• Support office managers in the application of emergency response measures (first aiders, evacuation drills, equipment).
• Develop and deliver internal HSE training (e.g., Water Safety, Supervisor Training, Emergency Response).
• Collaborate with Talent & Culture Team to evaluate and curate external HSE training providers.
• Contribute to the development of training needs assessments and competency matrices.
• Assist managers in identifying task‑specific training for site work.
• Track and analyze safety performance metrics and trends to inform continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) from a recognized institution.
• 3 to 5 years as an HSE practitioner in construction, mining, infrastructure or any other relevant sectors.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required to perform travel as part of the role’s responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Sound judgment and critical thinking skills to influence safety outcomes and drive change.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Southern Ontario to support CIMA+ offices and project sites.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skill to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

An Asset

• Actively pursuing or holding a recognized occupational health and safety certification (CRSP, CHSC or NCSO).
• Experience conducting HSE audit aligned with COR or ISO 45001 standards.

Why choose CIMA+?

Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
• As an employee‑owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

Additional Information

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio‑economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self‑identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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