Safety Advisor Construction Training

What Youll Do:

ONxpress is seeking a Safety Advisor Construction Training to support and strengthen our safety culture by delivering engaging safety training programs while leveraging hands-on field experience from heavy civil and rail construction environments. This position is primarily office-based and training-focused but requires a strong understanding of site safety operations hazard management and regulatory compliance gained through practical field experience.

• Facilitate Health Safety and Security (HSS) training programs in both classroom and virtual settings.
• Promote a culture of safety quality accountability and continuous improvement through all training initiatives.
• Develop review and update training materials lesson plans practical evaluations and written assessments.
• Work closely with construction operations and project teams to identify training needs and determine appropriate delivery methods.
• Support the development and implementation of safety orientation programs toolbox talks and targeted safety awareness initiatives.
• Participate in training review sessions to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for program enhancement.
• Track training effectiveness through metrics and feedback driving continuous improvement of training programs.
• Provide subject matter expertise based on construction site safety experience to ensure training content reflects real-world hazards risks and best practices.
• Conduct hazard assessments and support the identification and mitigation of health and safety risks.
• Assist with site inspections audits and compliance reviews to identify trends and training opportunities.
• Support incident investigations near-miss reviews and root cause analysis incorporating findings into training and awareness programs.
• Collaborate with project managers supervisors and safety teams to support implementation of Health and Safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation industry standards and company safety requirements.
• Support ongoing safety initiatives and special projects as required.

What You Bring:

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety Construction Management or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in a Health & Safety role within heavy civil infrastructure rail or construction environments.
• Previous experience conducting safety training facilitation coaching or mentorship activities is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Canada Labour Code CSA Standards and related legislation.
• Experience conducting site inspections hazard assessments incident investigations and safety audits.
• Understanding of construction safety practices risk management and safety program implementation.
• Experience working on rail or transportation infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
• NCSO designation (completed or in progress) is considered an asset.
• Health and Safety certifications such as Working at Heights WHMIS Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Train-the-Trainer or similar certifications are considered assets.
• Excellent presentation facilitation verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong computer and systems skills including Microsoft Office applications.