Safety Advisor - Construction Training

Aecon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental program

RRSP with company matching

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

ONxpress Civils is seeking a Safety Advisor – Construction Training to deliver engaging safety training programs, combining classroom and field experience from heavy civil and rail construction. The role centers on advancing safety culture, hazard management, and regulatory compliance across projects.

Office-based with field insights, the position requires strong OH&S knowledge, training experience, and ability to collaborate with project teams to tailor content to real-world hazards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in OH&S or related field.
• 5+ years in a Health & Safety role in heavy civil, infrastructure, rail, or construction environments.
• Experience conducting safety training, facilitation, coaching, or mentorship.
• Strong knowledge of OHSA, Canada Labour Code, CSA Standards, and related legislation.
• Experience conducting site inspections, hazard assessments, incidents investigations, and safety audits.
• NCSO designation is an asset.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HSS training programs in classroom and virtual settings.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, review, and update training materials, lesson plans, evaluations, and assessments.
• Identify training needs with construction, operations, and project teams and determine delivery methods.
• Support safety orientation programs, toolbox talks, and safety awareness initiatives.
• Track training effectiveness and drive continuous program improvements.
• Provide subject matter expertise to reflect real-world hazards and best practices.

Skills

OH&S knowledge

Hazard assessment

Incident investigations

Safety audits

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

OH&S diploma

Construction mgmt degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Title: Safety Advisor - Construction Training

Who We Are

The ONxpress Civils Contractor General Partnership, a partnership between FCC Canada Limited and Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc., is a multidisciplinary Civils Joint Venture (CJV) team with global expertise in delivering innovative solutions for both railway and civil construction projects. Working under Alliance agreements with Metrolinx, the team is helping to modernize railway construction across the GO Transit network.

An Alliance framework, which is relatively new in Canada, is a collaborative partnership between the owner and contractor, who work together with a best-for-project mindset. By streamlining decision making, the Alliance helps ensure that high-quality work is delivered, certified, and transferred in a progressive, transparent, and risk-managed manner.

The Alliance operates with a core focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and rights-holders and contributing positively to local communities as a good neighbour. Through this collaborative approach, the Alliance is helping drive the modernization of key sections of the rail network as part of the GO Expansion Program.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a progressive and modern way of working, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

ONxpress is seeking a Safety Advisor – Construction Training to support and strengthen our safety culture by delivering engaging safety training programs while leveraging hands-on field experience from heavy civil and rail construction environments. This position is primarily office based and training focused but requires a strong understanding of site safety operations, hazard management, and regulatory compliance gained through practical field experience.

Facilitate Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) training programs in both classroom and virtual settings.

Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement through all training initiatives.

Develop, review, and update training materials, lesson plans, practical evaluations, and written assessments.

Work closely with construction, operations, and project teams to identify training needs and determine appropriate delivery methods.

Support the development and implementation of safety orientation programs, toolbox talks, and targeted safety awareness initiatives.

Participate in training review sessions to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for program enhancement.

Track training effectiveness through metrics and feedback, driving continuous improvement of training programs.

Provide subject matter expertise based on construction site safety experience to ensure training content reflects real-world hazards, risks, and best practices.

Conduct hazard assessments and support the identification and mitigation of health and safety risks.

Assist with site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews to identify trends and training opportunities.

Support incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and root cause analysis, incorporating findings into training and awareness programs.

Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, and safety teams to support implementation of Health and Safety plans.

Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and company safety requirements.

Support ongoing safety initiatives and special projects as required.

What You Bring

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in a Health & Safety role within heavy civil, infrastructure, rail, or construction environments.

Previous experience conducting safety training, facilitation, coaching, or mentorship activities is strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Canada Labour Code, CSA Standards, and related legislation.

Experience conducting site inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.

Understanding of construction safety practices, risk management, and safety program implementation.

Experience working on rail or transportation infrastructure projects is considered an asset.

NCSO designation (completed or in progress) is considered an asset.

Health and Safety certifications such as Working at Heights, WHMIS, Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC), Train-the-Trainer, or similar certifications are considered assets.

Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence employees at all levels of the organization.

Strong computer and systems skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Expected compensation for this role is between $80,000-$100,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program.

This role is a backfill position.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress' AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.

This position is with ONxpress Civils ("CJV" aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].