Job Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Construction Health and Safety Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in providing onsite safety assistance and support to Construction Builders/Developers, Subcontractors/Trades, and Industrial facilities.

Role:

Reporting to the H&S Field Manager, you will primarily be responsible for providing onsite safety assistance for Construction Builders/Developers, Subcontractors/Trades, and Industrial facilities across the GTHA and surrounding regions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise clients (management, supervisors, and workers) on compliance with OHSA & regulations, and regulatory bodies
• Conduct site health & safety inspections for low-rise, high-rise construction projects, trades, and industrial facilities
• Enforce OHSA, regulations, and employer-specific safety requirements
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct training presentations related to H&S compliance (e.g. WHMIS, fire safety training, workplace violence and harassment, H&S programs)
• Ensure health and safety compliance for constructors, trades, and subcontractors
• Conduct health and safety orientations for workers, trades, and subcontractors
• Present safety meetings (“toolbox talks”) with workers on various health and safety topics
• Develop and distribute safety memos and alerts, when required
• Assist clients with coordination and completion of Joint Health & Safety Committees and Worker Trades Committees
• Create customized traffic control plans in accordance with Construction Regulation 213/91 and municipal requirements
• Advise on and develop site-specific safe work procedures and job hazard analysis for high-risk tasks
• Complete full investigations and follow up implementation of corrective actions for various types of incidents (near misses, medical injuries, critical injuries)
• Liaison with MLITSD representatives during site visits and ensure timely compliance with MLITSD orders
• Assist with full implementation and maintenance of health & safety management systems (including COR™) on construction projects

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction and industrial health and safety required
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience within consulting or related discipline required
• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety preferred
• NCSO, CRSP, CRST designation(s) is an asset or working towards
• Highly knowledgeable of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulation 213/91, R.R.O. 1990; Reg. 851: Industrial Establishments
• Must be proficient in Office 365 applications, safety reporting software (SiteDocs, Procore, etc.), time tracking software

We seek individuals who are:

• Critical thinkers with the ability to be client-focused
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. Must be able to work autonomously and manage schedule for the week, while being flexible for on-call client requests, emergencies, and tight deadlines.
• Confident in fast-paced work environments
• A collaborative team player that will develop and build internal and external relationships
• Bring a robust enthusiasm for workplace safety with strong abilities to educate their client base
• Self-disciplined individual with an ability to work in an ever-changing environment
• Able to handle client bases of all sizes, as well as high-scale projects
• Able to track and review subcontractor H&S submissions for completion and accuracy (SWPs, JHAs, daily task hazard analysis, hot work permits) where required
• Comfortable spending long periods in a construction environment of standing and walking through active job sites (5+ hours per day)
• Effective communicators that can interact with on site staff, visitors, subcontractors, trades, clients and vendors
• Attentive to detail and accuracy
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong presenter

The successful applicant must have a valid Ontario G license or equivalent, with a clean driving record.

Starting salary commensurate with experience and education.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greater Toronto Area, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Canadian construction safety: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NCSO (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)