HSE Advisor

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an HSE Advisor to assist the Regional HSE Manager in the development and implementation of HSE programs across Ontario. This role involves ensuring compliance with HSE legislation and providing support to project teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HSE management with at least 5–7 years of experience, along with relevant qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety. Join us to contribute to a leading organization and tackle new professional challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in an HSE role, preferably within engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of applicable HSE provincial and federal legislation.
• Valid driver’s license with travel required.

Responsibilities

• Define HSE requirements and support project leaders.
• Conduct HSE inspections and assure compliance.
• Deliver HSE orientations and training for project staff.

Skills

HSE management systems

Incident investigations

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of HSE legislation

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Professional certifications (CRSP, NCSO)

Tools

EcoOnline

Job description

Overview

The HSE Advisor will assist the Regional HSE Manager in the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs and initiatives across the Ontario, Canada Region. The primary focus of this role will be to support projects and office locations throughout Ontario and to ensure adherence to the AtkinsRéalis HSE management system and all relevant HSE legislation. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading organization, explore new professional challenges, and deliver outstanding results for our clients.

Your role

• Define and establish HSE requirements in collaboration with the Regional HSE Manager.
• Support the HSE Manager in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE programs across the Ontario‑Canada Region.
• Participate in the development of specific HSE procedures, programs and manuals.
• Provide HSE advisory to BU/Project leaders and coach and mentor employees on appropriate use of HSE program tools.
• Support HSE planning and execution, including developing and/or revising HSE plans in accordance with AtkinsRéalis and client requirements.
• Develop and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Work Procedures, and Practices.
• Develop and lead toolbox talks on high‑risk activities (e.g., electrical hazards, human‑machine interface).
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations by conducting HSE inspections and assurance activities, providing recommendations and corrective actions, and ensuring follow‑up.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant standards, codes, and environmental requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractors’ prevention programs and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as a HSE focal point for key clients, ensuring clear communication, alignment with client expectations, and proactive issue resolution.
• Deliver HSE orientations, inductions and training for project staff and contractors.
• Manage the training program, including orientation training for new workers, coordination of internal/external training, and development of new training materials.
• Lead or support incident investigations and event management processes, including root‑cause analysis and development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide sound guidance on the interpretation and scope of federal and provincial occupational health and safety and environmental legislation and regulations.
• Train all project staff and sub‑contractors to perform site observations and record them on EcoOnline (AtkinsRéalis Cloud database), report to client and site prime contractors.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to HSE activities, incidents, and performance metrics.
• Provide HSE support for regional offices and facilities management, including inventory of PPE and HSE supplies, office compliance with fire code and first aid requirements, and support for joint health and safety committees.
• Analyze incident trends and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging HSE trends.

About You

• Certificate/Diploma and/or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CRSP, NCSO, or equivalent are considered a strong asset.
• Certification in HSE auditing systems such as ISO/COR is an asset.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in an HSE role, preferably within engineering, construction, utility, and/or industrial sectors.
• Experience implementing and maintaining HSE management systems while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of applicable HSE provincial and federal legislation.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal and external HSE auditing processes, including audit planning, execution, and follow‑up.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough incident investigations, including root‑cause analysis and development of corrective actions.
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) with the ability to create reports, presentations, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and travel to regional offices and project sites is required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Benefit from diverse opportunities for training and professional development, a hybrid working culture, and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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