Senior Health & Safety Advisor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor based in Canada.

This is a strategic health and safety role focused on strengthening occupational safety practices across a complex, multi-site <organization.You>’ll design scalable programs, policies, standards, and tools that support compliance and proactive risk management.The role combines enterprise-level strategy with practical guidance for leaders and operational teams across multiple <jurisdictions.You>’ll interpret Canadian health and safety legislation and turn complex requirements into clear, actionable workplace controls.Your expertise will help reduce incidents, improve preparedness, and embed prevention-focused practices into everyday operations.Working with diverse teams and environments, including unionized settings, you’ll influence safety culture and organizational resilience.This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to a purpose-driven environment focused on service, dignity, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

• Design and implement organization-wide occupational health and safety programs covering risk identification, incident management, emergency preparedness, and prevention.
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, procedures, and practical tools aligned with Canadian legislation and ISO 45001 principles.
• Create scalable health and safety solutions that can be consistently applied across diverse operations, sites, and work environments.
• Interpret occupational health and safety legislation across multiple Canadian jurisdictions and translate regulatory requirements into clear guidance and actionable controls.
• Advise leaders and operational stakeholders on jurisdiction-specific obligations while maintaining a consistent national health and safety framework.
• Lead hazard and risk assessments and support effective mitigation strategies using the hierarchy of controls.
• Strengthen organizational safety capability through training, awareness initiatives, coaching, and clear accountability for safe work practices.
• Monitor health and safety performance using metrics, reporting, and data analysis to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support enterprise-level risk management by anticipating emerging hazards and aligning safety initiatives with broader organizational priorities.
• Work effectively across multi-site and multi-industry environments, including unionized workplaces, to promote consistent and practical safety practices.
• Handle sensitive information and high-pressure situations with professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of progressive health and safety experience, including demonstrated experience developing programs, policies, or safety management systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements across multiple Canadian jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to build health and safety policies, procedures, and programs from the ground up and adapt them to diverse operational environments.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, hazard identification, incident management, emergency preparedness, and the hierarchy of controls.
• Experience integrating ISO 45001 or comparable health and safety management system frameworks into organizational programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into concise, practical recommendations for leaders and operational teams.
• Experience working across multiple locations, industries, or business environments, ideally including unionized settings.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to work with large HR and safety datasets using Excel, HRIS platforms, and reporting tools.
• Ability to identify trends, validate data, assess enterprise-level risks, and use evidence to inform safety decisions and strategy.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, influencing, and consulting skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations.
• CRSP or CHSC certification is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting stakeholders across a complex organization.

Benefits

• Target hiring range of $85,321.60–$106,641.60, with a maximum of $127,982.40, depending on market conditions, internal equity, experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Remote work arrangement based in Toronto, Ontario.
• Health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• RRSP opportunities.
• Flexibility at work to support employee well-being and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement.
• Meaningful opportunity to contribute to safer workplaces and stronger organizational resilience.
• Purpose-driven work within a diverse and values-focused professional environment.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace committed to accessibility, belonging, and respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives.