Senior Health and Safety Advisor, Ontario Region

GSI environement Incorporé d'Filial Englobe; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to enhance safety culture in Ontario. This role involves collaborating with leadership to implement safety management systems, conduct audits, and develop safety strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in health and safety, particularly within the construction or engineering sectors. Join a forward-thinking firm that prioritizes employee well-being and community impact, offering a hybrid work model and numerous professional development opportunities. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful difference in the safety landscape of Ontario.

Benefits

Group insurance

Telemedicine virtual healthcare

Annual reimbursement of sports expenses

Opportunities for skills development

Flexible hours

Teleworking policy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of health and safety experience, preferably in construction or engineering consulting.
• Strong understanding of H&S principles and Ontario legislation.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and support leadership in health and safety initiatives.
• Conduct worksite audits and maintain safety-related databases.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Autonomy and Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CRSP designation

Tools

Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Your Employer

Dare to join Englobe

At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada’s premier firms specializing in professional engineering services and environmental sciences.

With offices located across Canada, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects through different stages in many sectors. Offering a range of value-added services from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values.

Why choose Englobe?

When you choose Englobe you are choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and their communities. At Englobe, leaving a sustainable legacy for the next generation is at the heart of everything we do. We dare to imagine a better future and to make every action count. Through our caring, we are helping to build stronger communities and positive impacts for our clients, our people, and the planet, one project at a time.

And that is not all. At Englobe, we put our people first. We have built a culture of caring, fostering diversity and inclusion, where the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We also encourage our team members to take initiative and seize opportunities for professional development, believing that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. At Englobe, you will have the opportunity to grow and excel, achieving your utmost potential.

We offer

• A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);
• A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;
• An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;
• Opportunities for skills development;
• Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours;
• Internal policy to encourage teleworking.

Choose the path of impact. Join us in creating a positive legacy.

Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and/or employment process.

Your Contribution

Senior Health and Safety Advisor, Ontario Region

The opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced, creative, dynamic individual who has a passion for health and safety.

Englobe is currently seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor for the province of Ontario. Working in partnership with operations and corporate risk management, the Senior Health and Safety Advisor is accountable for supporting leadership in driving safety culture, participation, and implementation of the safety management system within the region.

This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Ontario Operations and does require frequent travel to regional offices and project sites throughout Ontario.

Travel is estimated to be 30%. This includes periodic visits to offices in Northern Ontario.

Location: This position will be based out of our 20 Carlson Court office located in Toronto.

Work model: Hybrid, in accordance with Englobe’s telework policy.

Responsibilities

• Influence and support leadership in fostering a progressive, proactive, health and safety culture.
• Support leadership in expanding their level of knowledge, participation, and engagement around safety and that of their teams.
• Build trusted and supportive partnerships with operations project managers and leadership, to support achievement of goals, project safety planning, and implementation of the safety management system.
• Promote continuous improvement related to Englobe’s leading indicator program.
• Support and coach project managers and leaders in the development of project safety plans and execution strategies.
• Develop and implement regional safety strategies and initiatives orientated towards continuous improvement of safety culture, knowledge, and performance.
• Facilitate and manage COR certification for Ontario.
• Support corporate risk management in the development and implementation of new practices, procedures, and initiatives.
• Perform worksite audits and observations.
• Maintain databases and reporting for various safety-related statistics.
• Interpret Ontario legislative requirements and alignment with respect to operations.
• Prepare communications and presentations regarding health and safety.
• Support office safety representatives and Joint Health and Safety Committees to complete office-level safety activities.
• Provide Health and Safety Orientation to new employees.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes, learnings, and corrective actions.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or an equivalent blend of relevant education and experience.
• CRSP designation or eligibility and pursuit of is considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of health and safety experience.
• Construction sector and/or Engineering consulting experience preferred.
• Familiarity and/or experience with Industrial hygiene practices and principles preferred.
• Proven interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, exhibiting diplomacy and tact.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and partnerships with operations leadership.
• Experience administering and managing Certificate of Recognition (COR) programs in Ontario.
• In-depth understanding of H&S principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience speaking in front of large groups.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure guidance, data management, and reporting is accurate and reliable.
• Strong familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, and related standards, affecting the consulting engineering industry, specifically Ontario.
• Demonstrated autonomy and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to travel to office locations and project sites throughout Ontario. In possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Capability to engage constructively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Proven ability to effectively manage incident investigations, reporting, and client communications.