Safety Advisor

Job summary

Implement and monitor project health and safety plans, conduct inspections and risk assessments, and develop job hazard analyses, safe work procedures, and site documentation. Coordinate training and safety meetings, support incident investigations and compliance requirements, maintain records, and promote a proactive safety culture across project teams and sites.

Job details

We're Hiring – Construction Health & Safety Advisor Hiawatha Group Inc. | Toronto & Project Sites Across Ontario Help Build Safer Infrastructure. Join an Indigenous-Led Team. Hiawatha Group Inc. is a 100% Indigenous-owned infrastructure and construction company supporting major civil, energy, nuclear, and industrial projects across Ontario. As our operations expand, we are seeking an experienced Construction Health & Safety Advisor to strengthen our safety culture, support project execution, and ensure our operations meet the demanding standards of Canada's leading infrastructure contractors and project owners. The Opportunity This position will work from our Toronto office and travel to active construction sites throughout Ontario. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining our Occupational Health & Safety Management System while providing hands-on support to field operations. Key Responsibilities Implement and monitor project-specific Health & Safety Plans. Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments. Develop and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Work Procedures, and site-specific safety documentation. Ensure compliance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable construction regulations. Support COR certification readiness and ISNetworld compliance. Coordinate worker orientations, training, toolbox talks, and safety meetings. Support incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Work closely with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and client safety representatives. Maintain safety records and prepare documentation required by clients and project owners. Promote a proactive safety culture across all company operations. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of construction health and safety experience preferred. Experience on major civil, industrial, infrastructure, or energy projects. Nuclear construction experience is a strong asset, particularly with OPG or major nuclear construction contractors. Working knowledge of Ontario construction safety legislation. Familiarity with COR, ISNetworld, and contractor prequalification requirements. NCSO, CRSP, or equivalent safety designation preferred. Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills. Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites. Why Join Hiawatha Group? You'll have the opportunity to help shape and strengthen the safety systems of a growing Indigenous-led construction organization while contributing to some of Ontario's most significant infrastructure and energy projects. We are committed to building lasting partnerships, supporting Indigenous participation in major projects, and delivering work safely and professionally. Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Location: Toronto, Ontario, with site travel Employment: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience Apply: Send your résumé and qualifications to jobs@hiawathagroup.ca Hiawatha Group Inc. Indigenous-Led. Engineering-Driven. Built to Deliver. #Hiring #SafetyAdvisor #ConstructionSafety #IndigenousBusiness #NuclearConstruction #Infrastructure #OntarioJobs #HealthAndSafety #HiawathaGroup

What you’ll do

Implement and monitor project health and safety plans, conduct inspections and risk assessments, and develop job hazard analyses, safe work procedures, and site documentation. Coordinate training and safety meetings, support incident investigations and compliance requirements, maintain records, and promote a proactive safety culture across project teams and sites.

Requirements

The role prefers at least five years of construction health and safety experience, including work on major civil, industrial, infrastructure, or energy projects; nuclear construction experience is an asset. Candidates should understand Ontario construction safety legislation, be familiar with COR and ISNetworld, have strong communication and documentation skills, hold a valid driver's licence, and be willing to travel; NCSO, CRSP, or an equivalent designation is preferred.

Listed skills

• safety · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Strong Communication · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Health And Safety
• Occupational Health And Safety Management Systems
• Health And Safety Plans
• Workplace Inspections
• Safety Audits
• Risk Assessments
• Job Hazard Analyses
• Safe Work Procedures
• Ontario Occupational Health And Safety Legislation
• COR Certification
• ISNetworld Compliance
• Worker Training And Orientations
• Incident Investigation
• Corrective Actions
• Safety Documentation
• Safety Leadership

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Construction
• Energy
• Management & Leadership