Advisor, Health & Safety – 18-month Contract

407 ETR•Vaughan, ON

4d•CA$65,000 - CA$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

407 ETR is looking for an Advisor, Health & Safety (field) who will be reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety, Environment & Wellness (HSEW), and will be accountable for providing assistance and help with the development and maintenance of the company’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) with a particular focus on training, technical and field-level programs. This is an on-site role. The position requires availability during emergency situations and incident investigations to meet corporate safety objectives and needs.

Requirements

Diploma and/or Degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
Working knowledge of construction safety, working at heights, traffic control, Book 7, etc.
Intermediate computer user, including knowledge of the MS Office package.
Skills and experience with databases, including manual data entry.
Event scheduling, training coordination, training delivery and recordkeeping.
Time-management, multitasking, attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Certification in one or a combination of the following will be considered an asset: IHSA CORTM Auditor or ISO 45001 Auditor
First Aid Instructor

Responsibilities

Act as a business partner for Highway Operations and Tolling.
Advise on safety programs such as construction safety, working at heights, traffic control, Book 7, ergonomics, etc.
Prepare materials and participate in or deliver weekly toolbox talk meetings.
Conduct scheduled and ad hoc site inspections and audits.
Monitor contractors and subcontractors, including occasional night-shift inspections and audits.
Lead or participate in incident investigations and follow-ups, including corrective actions and lessons learned.
Assist with modified duty and post-injury return to work programs.
Develop and deliver training, including safety orientations.
Achieve and maintain the train-the-trainer or authorized facilitator certification to be able to deliver in-house training sessions such as First Aid, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), etc.
Create and maintain the corporate library of Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Toolbox Talks (TBTs).
Keep open lines of communication with all stakeholders and advise on associated hazards and recommend controls.