HSE Advisor

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SUMMARY Reporting to the Manager HSE, the Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor will work alongside the national health and safety team and local operations. The HSE Advisor will emphasize firsthand engagement and direct involvement with field operations to ensure risks are managed effectively and control measures are practical and implementable in the construction environment.

This position will be providing support to our operations in the Greater Toronto Area. This will mostly be a field-based position with travel expectations.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLESITE RISK ASSESSMENT & HAZARD IDENTIFICATION.Conduct site-specific risk assessments on construction and infrastructure sites.

Observe real-time operations to identify hazards.

Assess risks for high-risk tasks such as excavation, scaffolding, crane operations, trenching, paving, and confined spaces.

Conduct ongoing site observations to identify new or emerging hazards.

Recommend updates to risk assessments and control measures based on field conditions.

SAFETY OVERSIGHT, MONITORING & COMPLIANCE.Serve as the primary health and safety representative on-site.

Monitor high-risk activities and ensure proper implementation of safety measures.

Address unsafe practices immediately to maintain compliance with safety protocols.

FIELD SUPPORT, TRAINING & SAFETY CULTURE.Provide hazard mitigation recommendations including engineering controls, administrative actions, and personal protective equipment (PPE).Facilitate toolbox talks and on-the-spot safety briefings.

Engage with field workers, contractors, and supervisors to promote safety awareness.

Act as a go-to safety advisor, offering hands-on guidance for safe execution of work.

Serve as a liaison between field operations and management.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & OPERATIONAL INTEGRATION.Support emergency response efforts and ensure availability of first aid and firefighting equipment.

Assist in testing and improving site-specific emergency plans.

Work with supervisors and operations teams to integrate safety controls into daily workflows.

Propose alternative strategies or adjustments based on field conditions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in Health and Safety, or equivalent education.
5+ years of Health and Safety experience in construction or industrial settings.

CRSP, CRST or other professionally recognized safety certifications are considered an asset.

CM IOSH Certification is required.

COR/ISO Auditor training is preferred.

Comprehensive/working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and industry safety standards.

Valid driver’s license is required.

Evenings and weekends may be required.

Bilingual in French and English (oral and verbal) considered an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and work location.

Annual performance-based bonus.

Comprehensive group benefits program.

Retirement savings program.

Career growth and advancement opportunities.

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