Sr. Safety Advisor

ONxpress; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

RRSP with company matching

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

ONxpress Transportation Partners Inc. is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety professional to join our Civils team supporting GO Expansion and rail projects in Ontario.

You will lead risk assessments, regulatory compliance, training, investigations, and site inspections to uphold safety standards across construction sites. The role offers a salary between 90,000 and 115,000 CAD annually, with a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Completed or working towards an NCSO certification is considered an asset.
• A valid G-class driver’s license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments of construction sites to identify hazards and implement mitigation.
• Ensure activities comply with health and safety regulations and standards.
• Provide training sessions and materials on safety protocols for workers and site managers.
• Investigate accidents and near misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform safety inspections and audits and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement comprehensive health and safety plans.

Skills

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Training

Incident investigation

Safety inspections

Mentorship

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

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

• Risk Assessment and Management: Conducting comprehensive risk assessments of construction sites to identify potential hazards and implementing measures to mitigate risks to ensure the safety of workers and visitors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all construction activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations, codes, and standards set forth by local authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Training and Education: Providing training sessions and educational materials to construction workers and site managers on safety protocols, procedures, and best practices to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting: Investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses on construction sites, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent similar occurrences in the future. They also ensure that all incidents are accurately documented and reported as per regulatory requirements.
• Safety Inspections and Audits: Conducting regular inspections and audits of construction sites to assess compliance with safety standards, identify potential hazards, and recommend corrective actions to improve safety performance.
• Safety Planning and Implementation: Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive health and safety plans for construction projects. They oversee the implementation of these plans, monitor progress, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure ongoing safety throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship and has the ability to coach and support team members.

What You Bring

• 3-7 years of experience working in a construction Health and Safety position.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Completed or working towards a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification is considered an asset.
• A valid G-class driver's license is a must.
• Experience working on rail construction projects is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety Act, and legislation.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
• Ability to respond to unanticipated events to ensure excellence in customer care.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Familiar with construction terminology.
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively with others

Expected compensation for this role is between $90,000.00-115,000.00 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.

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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].