WorkSafely Safety Advisor

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, through WorkSafely, seeks a Safety Advisor to support Manitoba’s heavy construction sector with expert guidance, training delivery, safety assessments, and the development of robust safety programs.

You will work with employers across the province to strengthen safety systems, help achieve COR certification, and maintain compliance with safety legislation. The role offers meaningful impact and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in occupational health and safety.
• Strong knowledge of Manitoba workplace safety and health legislation.
• Experience with safety management systems and COR® certification.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to companies working toward or maintaining COR® certification.
• Conduct audits and evaluate company safety programs against national COR® standards.
• Maintain accurate client records within our CRM system.
• Stay current with safety legislation, standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide expert safety consulting services to heavy construction companies.
• Conduct workplace safety program assessments and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop safety improvement plans and implement practical tools and templates.
• Create resources to support companies in maintaining safety programs.

Skills

Occupational health & safety

Safety program development

Auditing & COR certification

Communication skills

Documentation & record-keeping

Independent work

CRM proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 365

CRM systems

Job description

WorkSafely is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Safety Advisor to join our team and help strengthen workplace safety across Manitoba’s heavy construction industry.

This is a highly rewarding role for a safety professional or practitioner who is passionate about making a real impact—supporting companies in protecting their workers, improving their safety systems, and achieving and maintaining COR® certification.

As a Safety Advisor, you will work directly with heavy construction employers across the province, providing expert guidance, delivering training, conducting safety assessments, and helping companies build strong, effective safety programs.

About WorkSafely

WorkSafely is the industry-based safety program of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association. We partner with employers across Manitoba’s heavy civil construction sector to deliver consulting, training, and COR® certification support that improves safety performance and protects workers.

Our team is collaborative, supportive, and driven by a shared commitment to safer workplaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to companies working toward or maintaining COR® certification
• Conduct audits and evaluate company safety programs against national COR® standards
• Maintain accurate client records within our CRM system
• Stay current with safety legislation, standards, and industry best practices
• Provide expert safety consulting services to heavy construction companies
• Conduct workplace safety program assessments
• Develop practical recommendations and safety improvement plans
• Create tools, templates, and resources to support companies

Training & Education

• Deliver engaging in-class and virtual safety training
• Support the development and improvement of safety training programs
• Help companies strengthen internal safety knowledge and systems

Industry Engagement

• Promote WorkSafely services and COR® certification
• Represent WorkSafely at industry meetings, events, and safety initiatives
• Build strong relationships with employers, workers, and industry stakeholders

What You Bring

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in occupational health and safety
• Strong knowledge of Manitoba workplace safety and health legislation
• Experience with or knowledge of safety management systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and CRM systems

Assets

• Safety designation such as CRSP, CRST, CHSC, or similar
• Experience in the heavy construction industry
• Experience delivering safety training and performing safety audits

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel within Manitoba as required

Why Join WorkSafely?

• Meaningful work that directly improves worker safety
• Opportunity to work with industry leaders across Manitoba
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits