Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor, Building Construction

Description

As a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor, you play a key role in applying professional HSE practices at project sites, providing advice and recommendations to operations and clients regarding health & safety matters. You will develop and enhance Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Practice documents based on existing materials as well as support operations personnel to meet Ledcor “Leading Indicator” requirements. You are a problem solver, a strong communicator and continuously look for innovative solutions that can be utilized to support projects.

Want to be a part of the True-Blue team? Apply today to join our construction division in Toronto, Ontario!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections of the work area and meet with field supervisors to discuss any potential problems: help to ensure the adequate supply of safety equipment, such as protective equipment, fire extinguishers, respirators, etc., monitor environmental hazards, such as excessive noise, toxic agents, etc.
• Provide field supervisors and employees with services and advice on HS&E related issues, conduct site safety orientation for new employees and internal HS&E related training where required
• Collaborate with the HS&E manager and HS&E coordinators across our construction division to assist in the development, revision and implementation of procedures, standards, rules, and regulations. Provide education and mentoring to field supervisors on program implementation
• Build and maintain a trusting relationship with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Verify that the HS&E plans, safe work processes and hazard assessments are current and updated as the scope of work changes and support site leadership with look ahead planning
• Assist in the investigation of incidents to determine causation and support the site leadership in the development of measurable corrective actions and monitoring for continuous improvement within the area of influence
• Monitor and report on the overall effectiveness of the overall implementation of project HS&E plans
• Audit the quality of the field level hazard assessments and incident investigation reports for accuracy and completeness
• Provide support to site leadership in the preparation of site-specific material for safety meetings and toolbox talks

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant HS&E, trade, or industry experience within the commercial or residential industry
• In-depth understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office, coupled with an aptitude for learning various computer software systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail with accurate proofreading and editing skills
• Proven ability to communicate persuasively and influence stakeholders across all levels of project hierarchy, fostering cooperation and compliance with HS&E standards
• Ability to solve complex problems by evaluating existing solutions and exercising independent judgement to drive effective outcomes
• Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license and driver's abstract

Working Conditions:

• Site based role

#LI-NC1

#LI-Onsite

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.  

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

2 International Blvd #200, Toronto, ON