HSE Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits program

Retirement savings plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. (GIP) is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support field operations across the Greater Toronto Area.

This on-site role emphasizes hands-on safety, hazard identification, and practical risk controls in construction environments, with travel to project sites as required. Reporting to the Manager HSE, you will partner with national safety teams to uphold compliance, lead toolbox talks, and help integrate safety into daily workflows while supporting emergency

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Health and Safety or equivalent.
• 5+ years of HSE experience in construction/industrial settings.
• CRSP/CRST or similar certifications are assets.
• CM IOSH Certification is required.
• COR/ISO Auditor training is preferred.
• Knowledge of OH&S legislation and safety standards.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Evenings/weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site risk assessments and identify hazards on construction sites.
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure safety measures are followed.
• Provide field safety support, toolbox talks and on-the-spot briefings.
• Assist in emergency response planning and incident investigations.
• Liaise between field operations and management to improve safety."],
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Skills

Field safety

Hazard assessment

On-site safety monitoring

Emergency response

Bilingual English/French

Education

Post-secondary in Health & Safety

Tools

CRSP/CRST asset

CM IOSH

COR/ISO Auditor training

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! Excited to grow your career? At GIP, we are dedicated to empowering our people to reach new heights. We champion growth, prioritize internal opportunities, and invest in our people who are at the heart of our success. If you’re ready to step up, stretch your skills, and make an even bigger impact, this is your moment.

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: $70,000 – $80,000 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: 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 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.

Our Work 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.

Our Culture 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!