HSE Advisor

Role Summary

Field HSE Support & Compliance

• Conduct regular site inspections, workplace observations, and audits to identify hazards and verify compliance with legislation, company requirements, project-specific plans, and safe work practices.
• Support project teams with the implementation of PSSPs, ERPs, SWPs, JSAs/JHAs, inspections, toolbox talks, and other required HSE documentation.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours, communicate required corrective actions, and follow up to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Provide practical HSE guidance to supervisors, forepersons, workers, and subcontractors on site-specific hazards and controls.
• Monitor higher-risk activities and assist project teams with developing and implementing effective controls before work begins.

Incident Prevention, Investigation & Follow-Up

• Support the reporting, investigation, and documentation of incidents, near misses, property damage, environmental events, and other HSE occurrences.
• Analyze incidents and trends to identify direct and root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Track corrective actions through completion and communicate outstanding items to project and HSE leadership.
• Support the development and delivery of Safety Alerts, lessons learned, toolbox talks, and other communications based on incident trends and identified risks.
• Participate in the identification and management of high-potential incidents and ensure appropriate escalation to HSE leadership.

Training, Communication & Engagement

• Coordinate and support required HSE training, orientations, competency assessments, and refresher training for employees and project teams.
• Deliver or support toolbox talks, safety meetings, orientations, and targeted training based on project activities and identified risks.
• Communicate HSE expectations, regulatory requirements, hazards, and corrective actions clearly to workers and supervisors.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Forepersons, and workers to strengthen safety ownership and encourage proactive hazard reporting.
• Maintain accurate HSE records and provide regular updates to the HSE Manager and project leadership on key activities, trends, and outstanding concerns.

HSE Program Improvement & Risk Management

• Identify opportunities to improve HSE processes, field practices, documentation, and overall safety performance.
• Analyze inspection, incident, training, and other HSE data to identify trends and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of company and project HSE programs, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure project teams understand and apply applicable Ontario occupational health and safety, environmental, and construction requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of project-specific HSE documentation and assist with pre-start planning for new projects and activities.

Position Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in an HSE/Safety role, preferably within the construction, civil construction, infrastructure, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario occupational health and safety legislation, construction safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Experience supporting or delivering safety orientations, toolbox talks, training, and worker competency programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with project management, supervisors, forepersons, workers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple project requirements, and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced field environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital HSE management systems; experience with incident, inspection, training, and document-management platforms is an asset.
• Valid Ontario G driver's license and reliable access to transportation, with the ability to travel regularly between assigned project sites.

What We Offer

• Expected Base Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration.
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
• GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies.
• Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.