Job Description

Our client is looking for a Health & Safety Officer to join their team on a large-scale construction project in Ontario. This role requires an experienced safety professional with a strong background in occupational health and safety, particularly in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead by example in all aspects of health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE), actively participating in and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Suspend any operation that threatens worker or public safety, notifying the Superintendent and H&S Manager immediately.
• Identify and mitigate hazards or unsafe conditions as they arise.
• Communicate and enforce our client’s safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across all project stakeholders, including subcontractors.
• Coordinate the project’s health and safety program on a multi-employer site, ensuring alignment with client and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments and Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) before and during work activities.
• Evaluate and manage occupational exposures to hazardous substances, consulting with industrial hygiene professionals as needed.
• Participate in client meetings, site inspections, and safety presentations.
• Support and engage with the project’s Joint Health & Safety Committee.

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of occupational health & safety experience in the construction industry, ideally on large-scale projects.
• Health & safety certification such as NCSO, CRSP, or CRST .
• Experience in civil works, engineered construction, geotechnical projects, demolition, environmental remediation, or nuclear construction .
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario’s H&S legislation, codes, and industry best practices .
• Proven ability to build and embed a strong safety culture on project sites.
• Valid G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C (or ability to obtain within the first two months).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey safety expectations and technical requirements.
• Physically able to access all construction site areas in various weather conditions.
• Must be eligible for CNL Reliability Status security clearance (requires three years of verifiable history in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand, or Australia).

This is a great opportunity to make an impact on a high-profile project while advancing your career in construction safety. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for the next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

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