Safety Advisor (Construction)

Ajax, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$120,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programs across field projects. Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations; assist with hazard assessments and safe work planning; deliver training and orientations; maintain documentation; and promote compliance and a proactive safety culture.

Job details

Your New Company Our client is a respected industrial and construction contractor with operations across Ontario. With a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, they are seeking a Safety Advisor to support field operations and promote a proactive health and safety culture across multiple projects. Your New Role Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programs. Duties include conducting site inspections and audits, leading incident investigations, supporting field teams with hazard assessments and safe work planning, delivering safety training and orientations, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with legislative and project-specific requirements. You will work closely with supervisors, workers, and project teams to drive a culture of safety excellence. What You'll Need to Succeed Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field. 2-5 years of safety experience within construction, industrial, utilities, or energy environments. Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and applicable regulations. Valid Working at Heights, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Awareness certifications. Experience conducting inspections, investigations, audits, and safety reporting. Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and influence field personnel. NCSO, CRST, GSC-CSC, First Aid/CPR, and JHSC certifications are considered assets. Experience working on unionized construction, power generation, utility, nuclear, or ICI projects is preferred. What You'll Get in Return You will join a growing organization that places a high value on safety, professional development, and employee engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse industrial and construction projects while advancing your career within a collaborative and supportive environment. What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume for consideration. If this role isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new opportunity within construction or industrial services, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career. This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A certificate or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, along with 2–5 years of relevant safety experience, is required. Candidates need strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and applicable regulations, valid Working at Heights, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Awareness certifications, and experience with inspections, investigations, audits, and safety reporting; additional safety credentials and relevant project experience are assets.