Advisor, Health & Safety – 18-month Contract

Position: Advisor, Health & Safety – 18-month Contract

Department: Health, Safety & Environment

Location: 6300 Steeles Ave West, Woodbridge, ON

Total Potential Compensation: 65,000-95,000

Position Summary:

407 ETR is looking for an Advisor, Health & Safety (field) who will be reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety, Environment & Wellness (HSEW), and will be accountable for providing assistance and help with the development and maintenance of the company’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) with a particular focus on training, technical and field-level programs. Note: this is an on-site role. Also, this role must be available during emergency situations and incidents investigations to meet corporate safety objectives and needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• A business partner for Highway Operations and Tolling.

• Advisor on safety programs such as construction safety, working at heights, traffic control, Book 7, ergonomics, etc.

• Prepare materials and participate in or deliver weekly toolbox talk meetings.

• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc site inspections and audits.

• Monitor contractors and subcontractors, including occasional night-shift inspections and audits.

• Lead or participate in incident investigations and follow-ups, including corrective actions and lessons learned.

• Assist with modified duty and post-injury return to work program.

• Develop and deliver training, including safety orientations.

• Achieve and maintain the train-the-trainer or authorized facilitator certification to be able to deliver in-house training sessions such as First Aid, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), etc. 

• Create and maintain the corporate library of Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Toolbox Talks (TBTs).

• Keep open lines of communication with all stakeholders and advise on associated hazards and recommend controls.   

Qualifications:

• Diploma and/or Degree in a related field from a recognized institution.

• Minimum 3 years or relevant work experience.

• Certification in one or a combination of the following will be considered an asset:

  • IHSA CORTM Auditor or ISO 45001 Auditor

  • First Aid Instructor

• Working knowledge of construction safety, working at heights, traffic control, Book 7, etc.

• Intermediate computer user, including knowledge of the MS Office package.

• Skills and experience with databases, including manual data entry.

• Event scheduling, training coordination, training delivery and recordkeeping.

• Time-management, multitasking, attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to meet deadlines.

We are actively seeking to fill this role as it is a current vacancy.

About 407 ETR

Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 

407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: 

• Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%)

• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%)

• Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%)

Learn more at 407etr.com

Note: At 407 ETR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals, and we firmly believe that our individual differences make us stronger as a whole.

Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond recruitment and encompasses an inclusive workplace culture through raising awareness, ongoing training, and encouraging feedback. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

Accommodation for disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process.