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About the Role

The Health and Safety Advisor champions safety across all OTG construction sites, ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting site inspections, delivering safety training, and leading incident reporting and investigations. This role supports a rotating shift schedule (days and nights).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all OTG construction sites comply with local health and safety regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of construction sites, equipment, and processes to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Assist in the development and delivery of safety training programs for employees, subcontractors, and suppliers, emphasizing safe work practices and procedures.
• Facilitate incident reporting and investigation processes, including near-miss reporting, and work with teams to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety records, including incident reports, safety inspection findings, and training records, and prepare reports for review.
• Promote safety awareness by facilitating safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety campaigns to engage employees in safety initiatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response plans, ensuring employees are adequately trained in response procedures.
• Identify opportunities for safety improvement, provide recommendations, and collaborate with project teams to implement safety enhancements.
• Evaluate the safety performance of subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring they meet OTG's safety standards.
• Stay informed about changes in health and safety regulations, codes, and best practices, and communicate relevant updates to project teams.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in health and safety roles, preferably in the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Experience supporting tunneling and/or underground operations is a definite asset.
• Knowledge of local health and safety regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence others in safety initiatives.
• Proficiency in safety management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Skills

• Health and Safety
• Regulatory Compliance
• Site Inspections
• Safety Training
• Incident Reporting
• Investigation
• Safety Documentation
• Safety Communication
• Emergency Response Planning
• Safety Improvement
• Contractor Safety Management
• Risk Assessment
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Safety Management Software

Location

• Downtown Toronto

Work Type

• Full-time
• Rotating shift schedule (days and nights)

Experience Level

• 3-5 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $80,000 CAD - $100,000 CAD

Benefits

• Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• RRSP matching
• Discretionary Bonus

About the Company

• Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projets are undertaking the design, build, and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South Civil) package.
• As Ontario Transit Group, we are now mobilizing our design and construction crews, with major works.
• The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.
• The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.
• Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide.
• As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture.
• Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives.
• Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.
• OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications are reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

Equal Opportunity

• At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates.
• We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities.
• OTG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment.
• If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact [email protected].