Safety Advisor

Dartmouth, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Safety Advisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety legislation and promoting a strong safety culture across construction sites. They will conduct hazard assessments, deliver safety orientations, and maintain detailed records of inspections and safety statistics.

Job details

Build the Future with us! We build relationships. We build Communities. We build the Future. At Lindsay Construction, we have been growing the communities of Atlantic Canada for over 65 years and we want you to join us! Be part of something great and feel the impact you make on the community you live in. Reporting to the Manager Safety and Quality, the Safety Advisor is responsible to fulfill safety obligations for the region. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who excels in a fast-paced and diverse environment. Position Benefits Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Lindsay: · Competitive salary · Annual Incentive Plan · Employee Health Benefits · Group RRSP with 4% matching · Annual health and wellness reimbursement · Frequent social and community-based events · Opportunities to collaborate closely with senior personnel and other departments Position Responsibilities Here's what your day-today looks like: · Ensure compliance with applicable legislation within Atlantic Canada · Promote a strong safety culture both onsite and in office · Provide your insight into the company’s health and safety program to continuously make improvements · Conduct safety training and maintain safety training records (e.g., safety orientations, equipment inspections) · Conduct comprehensive hazard assessments and formal site inspections · Participate in recording monthly safety statistics · Implement, enforce, monitor, and update site specific health and safety plans · Deliver site specific safety orientations and ensure that personnel undergo orientation before entering the site · Maintain site specific logs of inspections, meeting, infractions, and mitigating measures · Assist with maintenance of the company’s quality management system · Work with the safety department on various business development initiatives (International Standards Organization, Workers Compensation Board, safety training, loss control, etc.) Job Requirements Our ideal candidate has the following: · 1-3 years of safety experience within construction industry · CHSC or CRSP designation, or similar · Experience working in high rise or multi-story construction considered a strong asset · Knowledge of current legislation and regulations within Atlantic Canada · Knowledge of safe work practices required for execution work and operation of equipment · Knowledge of preventative maintenance program for construction site equipment · Experience with basic AI tools and technology, or a demonstrated interest in learning and applying AI in the workplace, will be considered an asset. · Experience or a strong interest in incident investigations will be considered an asset. · Possess a working knowledge of the MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) · Ability to lead and work with minimal supervision · Possess valid driver’s license In addition to your application, please indicate if you have received training in any of the following areas: · Hazardous materials management · Supervision Training · Emergency Procedures · WHMIS · Records and Statistics · Emergency Preparedness · Scaffold Training (Erection/Inspection) · Hazard Identification, inspections, analysis · CPR Training · Confined Space Training · Investigations and Reporting · St. John Ambulance First Aid Training · Fall Protection Training · Occupational Health/Hygiene How to Apply: Please use the link provided to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses 1-3 years of construction safety experience and holds a CHSC or CRSP designation. Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of Atlantic Canada's safety regulations are required, along with a valid driver's license.