Senior Environment, Health & Safety Advisor

Santinel inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Santinel inc. seeks a Senior EHS Advisor to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across the organization, ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing risk. You will shape a culture of safety and environmental stewardship in a fast‑paced environment.

The role is a 12‑month contract with potential extension. Hybrid work includes three days on-site in Toronto and two days remote, with opportunities to influence leadership and drive continuous improvement in EHS practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and environmental regulations.
• Professional designation such as CRSP preferred.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and compliance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Conduct complex risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Analyze EHS performance metrics and provide recommendations.
• Support operational leaders in managing safety performance and accountability.
• Manage regulatory inspections, audits, and interactions with government agencies.
• Develop and deliver advanced EHS training and coaching programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with industry best practices and ISO standards.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

EHS leadership

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.

Job description

The Senior EHS Advisor provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in environmental, health, and safety matters. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing organizational risk, and fostering a strong culture of safety and environmental stewardship across the organization. This position is offered on a 12-month contractual basis, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Conduct complex risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Analyze EHS performance metrics and provide recommendations.
• Support operational leaders in managing safety performance and accountability.
• Manage regulatory inspections, audits, and interactions with government agencies.
• Develop and deliver advanced EHS training and coaching programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with industry best practices and ISO standards.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and environmental regulations.
• Professional designation such as CRSP preferred.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and compliance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive organizational change.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work arrangement with three days per week on-site in Toronto and two days remote, subject to operational requirements.