Intermediate Health and Safety Advisor- (12-18 month contract)

Egis Group; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Canada is seeking an Intermediate HSE Advisor to support our central Canada operations. The ideal candidate can be based in Ontario, preferably in the GTA region, for a 12 to 18 month maternity leave replacement with field and administrative safety duties.

You will engage with project teams to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and develop safe work plans, while maintaining documentation and reporting to support compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of health and safety experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, consulting, transportation, utilities, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day HSE support to projects and offices
• Conduct incident investigations including root cause analysis
• Assist with hazard identification and risk assessments
• Develop safe work plans and implement controls
• Review and develop project-specific HSE plans and documentation
• Promote proactive safety engagement through coaching
• Perform inspections, audits, and verification activities
• Maintain safety records and training databases
• Support contractor and client prequalification submissions
• Prepare safety reports and metrics for management
• Build relationships with project managers and client representatives

Education

OHS/EHS/Engineering degree

CRSP (in progress)

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Report writing

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

About the Role

We are seeking an Intermediate HSE Advisorto support our central Canada operations. The ideal candidate can be based in Ontario, preferably in the GTA region. This is a 12 to18 month maternity leave replacement.

The HSE Advisor will be a member of the Canadian HSEQ team and will play an important role in supporting project teams and leaders in maintaining safe and compliance work environments. The position combines some field-based support with administrative and technical safety responsibilities.

This role may not be a fit if you:

• Are seeking a primarily site-based or enforcement-focused position
• Strongly dislike administrative work, documentation, or reporting
• Are uncomfortable working within large, multi-stakeholder project environments.

Project and Operational Support

• Provide day to day HSE support to projects and offices
• Conduct and/or support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and development of corrective actions
• Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments, safe work planning, and implementation of control measures
• Support the review and development of project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Promote proactive safety engagement through coaching, awareness initiatives, and positive reinforcement.

Administrative, Systems and Reporting

• Assist with inspections, audits, assessments, and verification activities.
• Maintain safety records, training databases, action-item logs, and compliance documentation.
• Support contractor and client prequalification submissions.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of HSE programs, procedures, and guidance materials.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and safety performance metrics for management and project teams.

Collaboration & Communication

• Build effective working relationships with project managers, supervisors, employees, contractors, and client representatives.
• Provide practical guidance that supports both operational objectives and health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture through visible engagement, communication, and teamwork.
• Escalate significant safety concerns and emerging risks to project and HSE leadership as appropriate.

What do we need from you

Experience & Professional Profile

• 3 to 7 years of health and safety experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, consulting, transportation, utilities, or related industries.
• Experience supporting field operations and project-based environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong report writing, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.

Required

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections and supporting incident investigations.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites throughout Ontario.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Strongly Preferred

• CRSP (in progress), or other recognized health and safety designation.
• Experience working on large infrastructure, transportation, transit, civil construction, or utility projects.
• Experience supporting Joint Venture, alliance, P3, or multi-employer project environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 or structured Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Knowledge of contractor management and owner/client safety requirements.

What's in it for you?

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.