Safety Advisor

Our Health, Safety & Environment group is currently growing and is looking to add a Safety Advisor to the team, based in Vaughan, ON. The Safety Advisor reports to the Health & Safety Supervisor for Major Projects and the Regional Health & Safety Manager for all other projects. The role provides support to supervisors, foremen and field workers and leads the day‑to‑day safety requirements on Valard's construction sites.

The Safety Advisor monitors, audits and reports findings and corrective actions to leadership, offers support, advice and administrative assistance on safety matters, mentors and coaches supervisors, foremen and workers, and helps ensure Valard's safety culture is established and adhered to in the field.

• Be a visible presence and safety resource in the field to ensure a safe work environment for all Valard employees, contractors, and visitors as per the Site Safety Management Plan (SMP).
• Develop a strong understanding of Valard's Health Safety and Environmental Manual.
• Communicate, coach and assist field staff to ensure that all safety expectations are met.
• Participate and assist supervisors and foremen in the investigation of incidents to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Participate in regular meetings with project safety teams to review issues, trends and upcoming conditions or events so that safety obligations are carried out as per client agreement and communicated to the Project Manager and Supervisors.
• Review tailboards daily to ensure hazards are addressed, and a mitigation process is in place; provide feedback to workers to assist compliance.
• Perform observations, inspections, emergency preparedness drills, as per the current HS&E Manual and review and communicate findings via safety meetings and postings.
• Facilitate weekly safety meetings, capture minutes and prepare weekly / monthly safety reports.
• Provide support to supervisors and foremen to ensure JSAs are developed and reviewed with crews and available on the work site.
• Regularly review applicable legislation and standards and inform Project Manager(s) of any relevant changes.

• Post‑secondary education in a related field.
• 3 years’ experience in a field safety position.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• National Construction Safety Officer Certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), CRST (Canadian Registered Safety Technician) or other Health & Safety certification.
• Demonstrated familiarity with applicable provincial legislations.
• Root cause investigation experience.

This position offers an hourly rate of $30 – $45
, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes a complete range of employee benefits and an RRSP matching program.

Valard Construction is Canada's premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries, and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.