Health and Safety Advisor

Job description / Role

Job description

The health and safety advisor is responsible for promoting and ensuring a safe working environment by advising on best practices, conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, and leading safety initiatives. This role is key in fostering a safety-first culture throughout the organization.

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Key responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain workplace health and safety programs and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and audits across worksites and facilities.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards; provide detailed reports and follow-up actions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, WHMIS).
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and orientation sessions for employees and contractors.
• Advise management and staff on occupational health and safety matters.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, and first aid readiness.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, third-party auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on safety performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Support development of safe work procedures (SWPs) and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Keep up to date with relevant health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Degree, diploma, or certification in occupational health and safety, environmental health, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a health and safety role, preferably in construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, or a related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management software.

Preferred skills & certifications:

• CRSP, NEBOSH, CHSC, or equivalent health and safety certifications.
• Experience with ISO 45001, COR, or other safety management systems.
• First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, or other relevant safety training certifications.
• Incident investigation (e.g., TapRooT, Root Cause Analysis) training.