Position Title: Safety Advisor

Who We Are

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

What You'll Do

ONxpress Transportation Partners is looking for a Safety Advisor to join the Health and Safety team. Reporting to the Construction Safety Manager, this role is to promote and supervise site safety through investigations, site inspections, to provide direction and support for all supervisors regarding their responsibilities for maintaining safety discipline, ensure all workplace parties fulfill their responsibilities for the EHS program, have good working knowledge of WSIB policies and participate and support “pre planning” stages of projects, assist in the management of worker’s compensation claims.

Risk Assessment and Management: Conducting comprehensive risk assessments of construction sites to identify potential hazards and implementing measures to mitigate risks to ensure the safety of workers and visitors.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all construction activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations, codes, and standards set forth by local authorities and regulatory bodies.

Training and Education: Providing training sessions and educational materials to construction workers and site managers on safety protocols, procedures, and best practices to prevent accidents and injuries.

Incident Investigation and Reporting: Investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses on construction sites, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent similar occurrences in the future. They also ensure that all incidents are accurately documented and reported as per regulatory requirements.

Safety Inspections and Audits: Conducting regular inspections and audits of construction sites to assess compliance with safety standards, identify potential hazards, and recommend corrective actions to improve safety performance.

Safety Planning and Implementation: Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive health and safety plans for construction projects. They oversee the implementation of these plans, monitor progress, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure ongoing safety throughout the project lifecycle.

What you bring:

3-5 years of experience working in a construction Health and Safety position.

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.

Completed or working towards a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification is considered an asset.

A valid G-class driver's license is a must.

Experience working on rail construction projects is an asset.

Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety Act, and legislation.

Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization

Ability to respond to unanticipated events to ensure excellence in customer care.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Familiar with construction terminology.

Expected compensation for this role is between $80,000-$95,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program.

This role is a newly created position.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact cjv-talentacquisition@onxpress.com. We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agencies' resumes.