Safety First Consulting Professional Corporation, a proud SafetyCo Partner, is a professional health and safety consulting firm that has been providing expert services to a wide range of industry sectors throughout Ontario for over 20 years. As a trusted SafetyCo Partner, we are committed to helping organizations create safer workplaces, achieve regulatory compliance, and foster strong health and safety cultures.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual with expertise in Construction Health and Safety to join our growing team.
Why Join the Safety First Team?
At Safety First, our team is made up of passionate, dedicated consultants who are driven by our vision of keeping workplaces safe, compliant, and contributing to the reduction and elimination of workplace accidents. As a SafetyCo Partner, we work alongside industry-leading safety professionals and organizations to deliver exceptional health and safety solutions to our clients.
Our consultants are empowered with flexibility and autonomy while providing safety advice, field support, recommendations, solutions, and documentation to our valued clients. Safety First is a rapidly growing company that offers opportunities for professional growth, career development, and meaningful work that makes a difference.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we value and support our employees in delivering the highest level of service in the safety industry.
Role
Reporting to the Health & Safety Field Manager, you will primarily be responsible for providing onsite safety assistance to construction builders, developers, subcontractors, trades, and industrial facilities throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and surrounding regions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Advise clients, including management, supervisors, and workers, on compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), applicable regulations, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct health and safety inspections on low-rise and high-rise construction projects, trade operations, and industrial facilities.
- Enforce OHSA requirements, regulations, and employer-specific safety standards.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver health and safety training programs, including WHMIS, fire safety, workplace violence and harassment prevention, and health and safety programs.
- Ensure health and safety compliance for constructors, subcontractors, and trades.
- Conduct worker, trade, and subcontractor safety orientations.
- Facilitate safety meetings and toolbox talks on a variety of health and safety topics.
- Develop and distribute safety alerts, bulletins, and memos as required.
- Assist clients with the coordination and completion of Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs) and Worker Trades Committees.
- Create customized traffic control plans in accordance with Construction Regulation 213/91 and municipal requirements.
- Develop and advise on site-specific safe work procedures (SWPs) and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for high-risk activities.
- Conduct incident investigations, including near misses, medical injuries, and critical injuries, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
- Liaise with Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) representatives during site visits and ensure timely compliance with orders.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of health and safety management systems, including COR™ certification requirements.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of experience in construction and industrial health and safety.
- Minimum 1–2 years of consulting experience or experience in a related discipline preferred.
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety preferred.
- NCSO, CRSP, and/or CRST designation(s) considered an asset.
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Construction Projects Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91)
- Industrial Establishments Regulation (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
- Experience using safety management software and reporting platforms such as SiteDocs, Procore, and time-tracking software.
We Are Looking for Individuals Who Are:
- Critical thinkers with a strong client-focused approach.
- Highly organized with exceptional time management skills.
- Able to work independently while managing weekly schedules and responding to urgent client requests, emergencies, and tight deadlines.
- Confident in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborative team players who build strong internal and external relationships.
- Passionate about workplace safety and skilled at educating clients.
- Self-disciplined and adaptable in changing environments.
- Comfortable managing client portfolios of varying sizes, including large-scale projects.
- Experienced in reviewing subcontractor health and safety submissions, including SWPs, JHAs, daily hazard assessments, and hot work permits.
- Comfortable spending extended periods walking and standing on active construction sites (5+ hours daily).
- Effective communicators who can interact professionally with workers, subcontractors, trades, clients, visitors, and vendors.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation abilities.
Additional Requirements
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence (or equivalent).
- Clean driving record.
- Ability to travel throughout the GTHA and surrounding regions.
Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.
Safety First Consulting Professional Corporation is proud to be a SafetyCo Partner, working collaboratively to advance workplace health and safety excellence across Ontario.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
