Health & Safety Engineer; Major Underground Infrastructure Project

Protecnium is an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services  We are currently looking for a Health & Safety Engineer to join our team for a major underground infrastructure project in the Toronto and York Region area, Canada (on-site position).

• Project: Underground Transportation Infrastructure Works
• Estimated duration of the position: +24 months
• In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.

We are looking for a proactive, organized, and safety-oriented professional with a strong preventive mindset. The successful candidate will support the implementation and monitoring of health and safety programs on a major underground infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with company policies, project requirements, and applicable legislation.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in the field, interacting with site personnel and supervisors, and taking immediate action when safety risks are identified.

• Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Conduct field safety inspections to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of the project Health & Safety Plan.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, project standards, and applicable legislation.
• Participate in incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, preparing reports and preventive recommendations.
• Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, orientations, and training sessions.
• Verify the proper use of personal protective equipment by workers and site personnel.
• Review work permits, risk assessments, safe work procedures, and related documentation.
• Work closely with supervisors, subcontractors, and construction teams to correct safety deviations.
• Maintain updated records of inspections, reports, training sessions, and incidents.
• Promote an active, preventive, and compliance-oriented safety culture on site.
• Working hours: To be confirmed; possible Monday-to-Friday schedule or rotational shifts (7/3 / 7/4) depending on project requirements.