Health and Safety Advisor

Your primary mission is to move beyond reactive compliance. You will be tasked with embedding safety into the daily DNA of our production, logistics, and installation teams. By providing credible, practical guidance, you will influence decision-making at all levels, ensuring that every employee—from the newest hire to the senior site lead—understands their role in maintaining a zero-harm environment. Whether you are conducting a root-cause analysis on a "good catch" in the fabrication shop or verifying fall protection protocols on a bridge installation site, your expertise will directly protect our people and our reputation.

Advantages
Joining this team means becoming part of a stable, growing Canadian organization that values innovation and long-term partnerships.

Competitive Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per year.

Comprehensive Health: Vision, Dental, and Extended Healthcare.

Future Security: RRSP Matching program and Life/Disability insurance.

Work-Life Support: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Perks: Mileage reimbursement for site visits and on-site parking.

Responsibilities
Expert Advisory: Act as the subject matter expert for management on Ontario OHSA, WSIB, and MOL regulations.

Site Inspections: Conduct regular safety audits of manufacturing facilities and active field-based customer job sites.

Risk Mitigation: Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), verify PPE compliance, and oversee high-risk programs like machine guarding and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Incident Management: Lead root-cause investigations for incidents or "good catches" and manage the Return-to-Work (RTW) process.

Training & Coaching: Deliver toolbox talks and orientations; coach supervisors on safety leadership and due diligence.

Committee Leadership: Serve as the lead resource for the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC).

System Maintenance: Maintain health and safety documentation and support the move toward ISO 45001 standards.

Qualifications
Education: Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.

Experience: 3+ years in a safety role within manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or industrial environments.

Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Ontario OHSA, WSIB, and MOL requirements.

Certifications: JHSC Certification and First Aid/CPR (or the ability to obtain them immediately).

Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and safety management software.

Mobility: Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to various job sites (mileage reimbursed).

Assets: Experience with ISO 45001 or COR (Certificate of Recognition) is a significant plus.

Summary
Are you a safety professional who thrives in dynamic environments ranging from high-precision manufacturing to active field installation sites? On behalf of our client, a leading Canadian-owned infrastructure solutions provider, we are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be the primary architect of safety excellence, ensuring the well-being of a diverse workforce while driving compliance and a proactive safety culture across Ontario operations.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.