Production Safety Advisor (Canada) – Expression of Interest

The Walt Disney Studios; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major entertainment company is seeking a Production Safety Advisor in Ontario, Canada. The role involves promoting a safety-first culture on set, collaborating with production leadership, and implementing safety management systems. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in production safety, leadership skills, and experience in managing safety initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work on various film and television productions.

Qualifications

• Well-established experience in production safety or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in a safety management capacity preferred.
• Expertise in contractor safety and compliance with regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Promote a Safety-First Culture on production teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain a safe working environment.
• Implement safety management systems and oversee effective safety training.

Skills

Production safety expertise

Leadership skills

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Experience in production safety

Qualifications in safety management

Job description

Production Safety Advisor (Canada) – Expression of Interest

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Calling All Production Safety Advisors (Canada)! – Expression of Interest

Are you passionate about creating a safe and thriving environment for film and television productions? We want to hear from you! We’re building a team of experienced Production Safety Advisors in Canada to join our growing pool of professionals, supporting an exciting lineup of upcoming projects.

As a member of this exclusive group, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge productions, ensuring safety standards are met while helping filmmakers bring their visions to life.

Please note that these roles are contracted directly by the productions and are not employed by Disney.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a Safety-First Culture: Build strong, positive relationships with production teams and departments to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Collaborate with Production Leadership: Partner with Producers and UPMs to maintain a safe working environment throughout the production.
• Implement Safety Management Systems: Provide guidance on regulatory safety requirements as dictated by the production needs, ensuring consistent application of safety standards.
• Implement Safety Management Systems: Develop and oversee effective safety management systems, accident prevention strategies, and safety training programs for cast and crew.
• Support High-Risk Activities: Assist departments with risk assessments, safe work practices, and ensure compliance with safety regulations, planning ahead for high-risk activities such as stunts, special effects, and construction work.
• Manage Safety Reporting: Handle and deliver regular safety reports to production leadership.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience: Well-established experience in production safety or a related field, with a proven ability to deliver results and drive safety initiatives.
• Leadership Skills: Proven leadership experience in a safety management capacity is preferred.
• Safety Expertise: Strong expertise in contractor safety, construction management, safety training, and compliance with regulatory authorities (e.g. WorkSafe BC, MOL Ontario, CNNST, etc.)
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects across different locations, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Qualifications: Demonstrable Production Safety experience in the motion picture and television industry.
  
  
  

Exciting Opportunities Ahead!

Disney has an ambitious production slate over the next few years, and we’re building a pool of talented freelance Production Safety Advisors to support our various projects. While applying for this role does not guarantee placement on any specific production, candidates who meet our criteria will be recommended for freelance positions as new productions arise.

If you’re ready to play a crucial role in ensuring safety across our productions, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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