Senior Health Safety Specialist

Geosource Energy Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Casual dress code

Company events

Support for U.S. work visa

Job summary

Geosource Energy Inc. in Ancaster, ON is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to enforce OHSA compliance, develop policies, deliver training and lead audits across our projects.

You will advance hazard recognition, lead JHSC activities, and investigate incidents, leveraging 5+ years in safety and certifications such as CRSP/CSP/NCSO. This is a 100% in-person role with travel to GTA and U.S. sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field is required.
• CRSP, CSP, or NCSO certifications preferred.
• JHSC Level II certification and experience with Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Minimum 5 years in a Health and Safety role.
• Demonstrated experience in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of Ontario OHSA and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce company H&S policies and ensure OHSA compliance across jurisdictions.
• Develop, revise and implement health and safety policies aligned with Ontario standards.
• Design, develop and deliver site-specific safety training programs.
• Promote hazard recognition and risk assessment practices.
• Create audit checklists and conduct regular site inspections.
• Collect, analyze and report on health and safety performance metrics.
• Lead investigations into incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current with provincial health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Manage the JHSC ensuring legislative compliance.
• Lead H&S meetings and communicate updates to management and staff.
• Represent the company with regulatory agencies on health and safety matters.
• Provide guidance on safety matters to support operations outside Ontario, including the U.S.

Skills

OH&S compliance

Policy development

Training delivery

Audit & inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

CRSP

CSP

NCSO

JHSC Level II

Job description

This role will have the authority to make decisions related to compliance with health and safety regulations, while developing policies, delivering training, conducting audits, and promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

What You'll do

• Enforce company H&S policies and ensure compliance with the OHSA and any other applicable health and safety regulations in jurisdictions where we operate.


• Develop, revise, and implement health and safety policies aligned with Ontario standards.


• Design and deliver site-specific safety training programs for employees.


• Promote hazard recognition and risk assessment practices.


• Create audit checklists and conduct regular site inspections.


• Collect, analyze, and report on health and safety performance metrics (e.g., incident rates, training completion).


• Lead investigations into incidents, identify root causes, and develop corrective/preventive action plans.


• Stay current with provincial health and safety regulations and industry best practices.


• Recommend improvements to enhance workplace safety culture.


• Manage the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.


• Lead regular Health & Safety meetings and communicate updates to management and staff.


• Act as the company's representative in dealings with regulatory agencies on health and safety matters.


• Provide input, research, and guidance on health and safety matters to support company operations outside Ontario, including the U.S., as needed.


• Work closely with the operations team to promote and cultivate a strong health and safety culture across all project sites.

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field (required).


• Professional certifications such as CRSP, CSP, or NCSO.


• JHSC certification (Level II) and experience working with Joint Health and Safety Committees.


• Minimum 5 years in a Health and Safety role.


• Demonstrated experience in the construction industry.


• Strong understanding of Ontario OHSA and associated regulations.


• Must have a valid G driver's license with a clean driver's abstract

Work Conditions:

• 100% In-Person


• Location: Ancaster, ON.


• Schedule: Monday to Friday


• Site visits: multiple projects in the GTA and USA.

What we offer:

• Pay range: $80-$90k per year


• Dental care


• Employee assistance program


• Extended health care


• On-site parking


• Paid time off


• RRSP match


• Casual dress code


• Company events


• Support for U.S. work visa

Geosource Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and barrier-free workplace in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, and ages. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.