Intermediate Health and Safety Advisor- (12-18 month contract)

We are seeking an Intermediate HSE Advisor to support our central Canada operations. The ideal candidate can be based in Ontario preferably in the GTA region. This is a 12 to18 month maternity leave replacement.

The HSE Advisor will be a member of the Canadian HSEQ team and will play an important role in supporting project teams and leaders in maintaining safe and compliance work environments. The position combines some field-based support with administrative and technical safety responsibilities.

This role may not be a fit if you:

• Are seeking a primarily site-based or enforcement-focused position
• Strongly dislike administrative work documentation or reporting
• Are uncomfortable working within large multi-stakeholder project environments.

Project and Operational Support

• Provide day to day HSE support to projects and offices
• Conduct and/or support incident investigations including root cause analysis and development of corrective actions
• Assist with hazard identification risk assessments safe work planning and implementation of control measures
• Support the review and development of project-specific HSE plans procedures and documentation.
• Promote proactive safety engagement through coaching awareness initiatives and positive reinforcement.

Administrative Systems and Reporting

• Assist with inspections audits assessments and verification activities.
• Maintain safety records training databases action-item logs and compliance documentation.
• Support contractor and client prequalification submissions.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of HSE programs procedures and guidance materials.
• Prepare reports presentations and safety performance metrics for management and project teams.

Collaboration & Communication

• Build effective working relationships with project managers supervisors employees contractors and client representatives.
• Provide practical guidance that supports both operational objectives and health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture through visible engagement communication and teamwork.
• Escalate significant safety concerns and emerging risks to project and HSE leadership as appropriate.

Qualifications :

Experience & Professional Profile

• 3 to 7 years of health and safety experience in construction infrastructure engineering consulting transportation utilities or related industries.
• Experience supporting field operations and project-based environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong report writing documentation and problem-solving abilities.

Required

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety Environmental Health and Safety Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections and supporting incident investigations.
• Valid drivers licence and ability to travel to project sites throughout Ontario.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Strongly Preferred

• CRSP (in progress) or other recognized health and safety designation.
• Experience working on large infrastructure transportation transit civil construction or utility projects.
• Experience supporting Joint Venture alliance P3 or multi-employer project environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 or structured Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Knowledge of contractor management and owner/client safety requirements.

Additional Information :

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors including relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location performance and business or organizational needs. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity growth and collaboration we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time