Health and Safety Advisor – temporary position

Job Description

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As a Health and Safety Advisor temporary on Pomerleau's construction health and safety team, you will be responsible for implementing the activities planned in the prevention program framework for one or more large-scale building and infrastructure construction projects – ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion. You'll have the opportunity to support all site personnel. You will actively participate in the planning, organization and control of all site activities, with the aim of eliminating health and safety hazards at source, in collaboration with the Health & Safety Manager, the Superintendent(s) and/or Foreman(s) of our organization and those of our partners.

• Ensure compliance with the safety standards required by the project's framework prevention program.
• Participate in the development and updating of the prevention program for the construction site.
• Monitor the implementation and operation of mechanisms for coordinating employers' activities on the construction site.
• Identify situations that may be hazardous and take proactive action.
• Inspect workplaces.
• Ensure that workers are aware of the types of risks associated with their work.
• Receive accident reports and investigate events that caused or could have caused an accident.
• Accompany the inspector during inspection visits.
• Be the point of reference for workers and supervisors on health and safety matters on the construction site.
• Order work to be stopped if the situation requires it.
• Participate in the construction site committee and write the minutes.
• Ensure compliance with partners' prevention programs.
• Prepare and complete various OHS reports, documents, and statistics.
• Issue notices of non-compliance and follow up on them.
• Conduct OHS orientations for workers on the construction site.
• Ensure that inspections of construction equipment and machinery comply with the requirements of the framework prevention program and/or the manufacturer's manual.
• Cooperate during visits by the CNESST and other organizations that may visit the site.
• Collaborate with the Health and Safety Representative (HSR).
• Compile statistics and report them monthly.
• Participate in various meetings dealing with OHS.

• Post‑secondary education in health and safety.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry in a health and safety role.
• Availability to work 45 hours per week on site in St‑Ferréol‑les‑Neiges.

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles.
• Employee stock ownership program.
• Career growth through real development opportunities.
• Transit pass reimbursement.
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.