HSE Advisor

03001 GIP - GFLI; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary: CAD 70k–CAD 80k per year

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Career growth

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is seeking an HSE Advisor to support on-site health, safety and environmental programs across construction projects in Ontario. You will conduct field inspections, assist with incident investigations, and provide practical HSE guidance to supervisors, workers and subcontractors to prevent incidents.

The role requires 3+ years in HSE, strong knowledge of Ontario safety regulations, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an HSE role, preferably in construction or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Experience delivering safety orientations, toolbox talks, training, and worker competency programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with project teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide field HSE support and ensure compliance with project plans, legislation, and company requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, observations, and audits to identify hazards and verify controls.
• Support incident reporting, investigation, and documentation, and tracking of corrective actions.
• Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks, safety meetings, and targeted training.
• Identify opportunities to improve HSE processes, field practices, and risk management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Field HSE knowledge

Hazard identification

Incident investigations

Tools

Microsoft Office

HSE management systems

Job description

Summary

Reporting on the ON West HSE Manager, the HSE Advisor is responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of GIP's Health, Safety and Environmental programs across assigned construction projects. This role exists to provide strong field-level HSE support, identify and control workplace hazards, support incident prevention and investigation, and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, company standards, and project requirements. The HSE Advisor works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, workers, and the HSE team to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure safe execution of construction activities. You will be responsible for providing day-to-day HSE support to project teams, conducting field inspections and observations, supporting incident investigations and corrective actions, delivering and coordinating safety training, and helping project leadership identify and manage HSE risks.

Primary Scope Of Role

Field HSE Support & Compliance

Conduct regular site inspections, workplace observations, and audits to identify hazards and verify compliance with legislation, company requirements, project-specific plans, and safe work practices. Support project teams with the implementation of PSSPs, ERPs, SWPs, JSAs/JHAs, inspections, toolbox talks, and other required HSE documentation. Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours, communicate required corrective actions, and follow up to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner. Provide practical HSE guidance to supervisors, forepersons, workers, and subcontractors on site-specific hazards and controls. Monitor higher-risk activities and assist project teams with developing and implementing effective controls before work begins.

Incident Prevention, Investigation & Follow-Up

Support the reporting, investigation, and documentation of incidents, near misses, property damage, environmental events, and other HSE occurrences. Analyze incidents and trends to identify direct and root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions. Track corrective actions through completion and communicate outstanding items to project and HSE leadership. Support the development and delivery of Safety Alerts, lessons learned, toolbox talks, and other communications based on incident trends and identified risks. Participate in the identification and management of high-potential incidents and ensure appropriate escalation to HSE leadership.

Training, Communication & Engagement

Coordinate and support required HSE training, orientations, competency assessments, and refresher training for employees and project teams. Deliver or support toolbox talks, safety meetings, orientations, and targeted training based on project activities and identified risks. Communicate HSE expectations, regulatory requirements, hazards, and corrective actions clearly to workers and supervisors. Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, forepersons, and workers to strengthen safety ownership and encourage proactive hazard reporting. Maintain accurate HSE records and provide regular updates to the HSE Manager and project leadership on key activities, trends, and outstanding concerns.

HSE Program Improvement & Risk Management

Identify opportunities to improve HSE processes, field practices, documentation, and overall safety performance. Analyze inspection, incident, training, and other HSE data to identify trends and recommend appropriate actions. Support the implementation and continuous improvement of company and project HSE programs, procedures, and standards. Ensure project teams understand and apply applicable Ontario occupational health and safety, environmental, and construction requirements. Support the preparation and review of project-specific HSE documentation and assist with pre-start planning for new projects and activities.

Position Requirements

3+ years of experience in an HSE/Safety role, preferably within the construction, civil construction, infrastructure, or heavy industrial environment. Strong working knowledge of Ontario occupational health and safety legislation, construction safety requirements, and applicable regulations. Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up. Experience supporting or delivering safety orientations, toolbox talks, training, and worker competency programs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with project management, supervisors, forepersons, workers, and subcontractors. Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple project requirements, and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced field environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital HSE management systems; experience with incident, inspection, training, and document-management platforms is an asset. Valid Ontario G driver's license and reliable access to transportation, with the ability to travel regularly between assigned project sites. Driver's license or any specific certification requirements.

What We Offer

Expected Base Salary: $70.000 - $80.000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.

Annual performance-based bonus.

Comprehensive group benefits program.

Retirement savings program.

Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.

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.

Our Culture

Our People At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are among the best. Our most valuable asset is our people - comprising our employees, customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self-perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors. The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!