Health and Safety Advisor

Ramudden Global (Canada), a division of Ramudden Global (North America) specializes in traffic management, safety infrastructure, and urban traffic solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Through a network of various brands and businesses, we offer a wide range of services designed to enhance road safety, streamline traffic management, and support critical infrastructure projects. From cutting-edge safety solutions to expert-led traffic control, we provide the expertise and innovation needed to tackle complex challenges.

We bring a holistic approach to traffic management, safety infrastructure, and urban mobility; always prioritizing safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety, the Health & Safety Advisor provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and best practices while helping to build a strong safety culture. The Health and Safety Advisor work closely with management, employees, and external stakeholders to identify hazards, reduce risks, and promote safe work practices across all operations.

• Facilitate orientation, onboarding, and ongoing H&S training.
• Lead or participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings.
• Conduct site inspections and audits (including night/weekend visits).
• Prepare health, safety, and environmental reports.
• Review incident/inspection reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safe work practices, job hazard analyses, and safety documentation.
• Advise and coach managers/supervisors on H&S compliance and best practices.
• Conduct or support investigations of safety incidents/issues.
• Support WSIB claims management and return-to-work initiatives.
• Maintain company emergency equipment inventory (first aid kits, extinguishers, etc.).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the HSE program and support accreditations (e.g., COR, ISO 45001).
• Engage in industry associations/benchmarking to stay current with best practices.
• Perform other H&S duties as assigned.

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in Occupational Health & Safety, ideally in construction.
• Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and related Industrial & Construction Regulations.
• WHMIS, fall protection, traffic control, PPE, machine guarding, cranes/lifting devices, first aid, fire protection, emergency response, noise standards.
• WSIB claims processes and workers’ compensation legislation.
• COR (Certification of Recognition) and ISO 45001 standards.
• General safety management systems and best practices in construction/industrial environments.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Coaching and training delivery.
• Report writing and documentation.
• Organization and time management.
• Analytical thinking for hazard identification and incident review.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.

• Influence and foster a positive safety culture across diverse teams.
• Work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead investigations and drive corrective actions to resolution.
• Engage confidently with employees, management, and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging trends and apply them to workplace practices.

• Ability to access and work on construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Traverse rough/uneven terrain.
• Attend occasional nighttime and weekend site visits.

• Primarily field-based with office locations in Hamilton, Bradford, Vaughan, Mississauga and Stouffville.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Interaction with employees, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Office-based tasks (reporting, documentation, training prep) balanced with fieldwork.

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, HSE Management, Safety Engineering, or related discipline (preferred).

• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer), or equivalent (asset).
• COR (Certification of Recognition) support experience (asset).