Health and Safety ISO 45001 Implementation Specialist

About Cobalt Safety Consulting At Cobalt Safety Consulting, we don't just advise on safety, we build it from the ground up. Our team works across industries throughout the GTA and Ontario, partnering with organizations to design and implement ISO 45001 safety management systems that go far beyond checkbox compliance. What sets us apart? Our team includes former Ministry of Labour Investigators and Trainers and we bring that regulatory depth into everything we do. The Opportunity Most safety professionals spend their careers inside a single organization, maintaining systems someone else built. At Cobalt, you'll be an architect of change across dozens of client environments. You'll walk into manufacturing plants, construction sites and industrial facilities, diagnose the gaps, build the framework and leave behind a safety culture that actually works. This is a hands-on, client-facing consulting role where you own your projects and see your systems make a real difference. It's challenging work. It requires travel, tight deadlines and the ability to bring skeptical site managers on board. If that sounds like the kind of problem you enjoy solving, keep reading. What You'll Be Doing Lead end-to-end ISO 45001 safety management system implementation for diverse Ontario clients, from initial gap analysis through to certification; Conduct detailed safety assessments, workplace compliance inspections and systematic audits; Develop system documentation, policies and procedures aligned with ISO 45001 and Ontario Provincial standards; Provide hands-on technical consultation and guidance to client teams throughout the implementation process; Build client-side internal capabilities so organizations can sustain their systems long after certification; Monitor and report on safety performance metrics to both management and client stakeholders; Identify hazards, develop remedial action recommendations and track progress across multiple concurrent projects; and Collaborate with certification bodies and support clients in maintaining certification and achieving continuous improvement. What You Bring Required 3–5 years of experience in health and safety, with a relevant educational background; Proven hands-on experience with ISO 45001 implementation and maintenance; ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certificate (minimum); Solid working knowledge of Ontario safety regulations and Ministry of Labour requirements; Strong communication skills, you can write a clear policy and explain it to a skeptical plant manager; Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and Valid Driver's License, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel to client sites across the GTA and Ontario. Strong Assets Background in construction, manufacturing or industrial safety; and Professional designation: CRSP, CRST, NCSO or equivalent, if you're working toward one, tell us. Why Cobalt? Compensation: $80,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus mileage reimbursement for client travel; Learning that's genuinely rare: Access to exclusive Masterclass training delivered by former Ministry of Labour Investigators and Trainers, the kind of regulatory depth you simply can't find elsewhere; Autonomy: You'll own your client relationships and your project outcomes, this isn't a role where someone micromanages your day; Variety: No two client sites are the same, you'll work across industries and build a breadth of experience most safety professionals never get; and Career growth: A supportive team environment that's serious about your professional development, whether that means pursuing your CRSP, deepening your ISO expertise or taking on more complex client engagements. Working Conditions Office-based out of the GTA with regular travel to client sites across Ontario; Monday to Friday; occasional weekend availability may be required; and Collaborative team environment working alongside Cobalt Safety professionals and external certification bodies. Ready to Apply? If you're a driven safety professional ready to bring your ISO 45001 expertise into a consulting environment, and build systems that genuinely protect people, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now and tell us about an ISO 45001 or safety management system implementation you're proud of. Cobalt Safety Consulting is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Lead end-to-end ISO 45001 safety management system implementations for diverse clients, including gap analysis, documentation, and certification support. Provide hands-on technical consultation and build client-side capabilities to ensure sustainable safety performance.

Requires 3–5 years of health and safety experience and an ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certificate. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to travel to various client sites across Ontario.

• Mileage reimbursement • Professional development • Masterclass training

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• ISO 45001
• Safety management systems
• Gap analysis
• Compliance inspections
• Auditing
• Policy development
• Technical consultation
• Hazard identification
• Performance metrics
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Regulatory compliance
• Project management
• Client relations
• Business Metrics
• Valid Driver's License
• Management
• Software Documentation
• Communication
• Consulting
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Gap Analysis
• Internal Auditing
• Performance Metric
• Remedial Action
• Safety Culture
• Safety Management Systems

• Security & Safety
• Consulting
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Health and Safety Specialist
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week