Lead HS&E Advisor, ICI Construction

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a Lead HS&E Advisor to advance health, safety, and environmental excellence across operations. You will guide project teams, maintain HS&E programs, support audits, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with operations, clients, and subcontractors to drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes field-based safety support, program development, training, and content management to strengthen Ledcor's safety culture and performance.

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years of HS&E experience on complex ICI construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety and Environmental or an equivalent credential is asset.
• Knowledge of COR, ISO standards, and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work area inspections and audits with site leadership to identify hazards.
• Provide HS&E guidance to supervisors, employees, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Review and update project HS&E plans, JHAs, and hazard assessments.
• Develop HS&E standards and management system documentation.
• Deliver HS&E orientations, training and safety communications.
• Participate in HS&E audits and management system reviews; drive corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of HS&E programs and incident investigations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Site safety audits

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Document control

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety and Environmental

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Description

As a Lead HS&E Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting and advancing health, safety, and environmental excellence across Ledcor Construction operations. Reporting to the HS&E leadership team, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance to project teams, maintaining HS&E programs and documentation, supporting audits and investigations, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, corporate, and industry requirements. In this role, you will collaborate closely with operations, field leadership, Subject Matter Experts, clients, and subcontractors to drive continuous improvement, strengthen safety culture, and achieve industry-leading HS&E performance. Your ability to balance field-based safety support with program development, content management, auditing, and training will be essential to project success.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct work area inspections and audits, working with site leadership to identify hazards, address safety concerns, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Provide HS&E guidance and support to supervisors, employees, subcontractors, and project teams, promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Review, maintain, and update project-specific HS&E plans, safe work procedures, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and hazard assessments as project requirements evolve.
• Research, develop, and revise HS&E standards, policies, procedures, and other management system documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and industry requirements.
• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of Ledcor's HS&E Management System, incorporating regulatory updates, audit findings, incident learnings, and industry best practices.
• Deliver HS&E orientations, training programs, and safety communications, while coaching field supervisors and operational leaders on effective program implementation.
• Participate in HS&E audits and management system reviews, analyze findings, and support the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of project-specific HS&E programs, hazard assessments, investigations, and overall safety performance.
• Participate in incident investigations and risk assessments, conducting root cause analyses and supporting leadership in developing effective corrective actions.
• Maintain organized HS&E documentation and records, ensuring proper document control, version management, and accessibility across designated platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 – 6+ years of experience in Health & Safety in complex ICI (Industrial, Commercial or Institutional) Construction projects.
• Bachelors Degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental or a board certified safety credential from a nationally recognized organization (CRSP, CRST, ROH, ROHT) or equivalent professional designation is considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, practices, equipment, and site operations.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and implementing HS&E programs, policies, procedures, and management system documentation.
• Demonstrated experience participating in HS&E audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety regulations, COR requirements, ISO standards, and other applicable regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems, including document control and content management processes.
• Experience supporting investigations while maintaining regulatory compliance and documentation requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop professional documentation and effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Valid provincial driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.

Work Conditions

• Full-time site based work.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and navigate active construction sites while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Compensation

$90,900.00 - $121,200.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.