SAFETY ADVISOR

JOB ID:

Safety2

LOCATION:

1011 Wilson Ave, Toronto, On M3K 1G1

CLOSING DATE:

May 30 2025

Entera Utility Contractors is a heavy civil and high voltage construction company that has steadily grown to one of the largest electrical utility contractors in the Greater Toronto Area. We are currently hiring for an energetic, self-directed person to join our safety team as a Safety Advisor.

Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Safety and Quality Program on-site, liaison with the client (Toronto Hydro) during program. Implementation and verification of control of non-conforming items. Ensuring that the highest degree of employee and work site, safety and quality standards are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESULT AREAS:

The following key result areas will be identified during the annual planning process resulting in the establishment and review of objectives:

Code of Business Values

Safety (lost-time ratio)

Accurate and timely reporting

Human Resources Effectiveness

Quality and Customer Satisfaction

Corporate Responsibility – Community/Environment

TRAINING:

It will be necessary to participate in upgrading courses from time to time to keep abreast of changing policy, technology, and growth.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

Safety

Site’s actions are in compliance both procedurally and in spirit, with government, client and company occupational health and safety requirements;

Truly believes in a ”zero” injury safety culture.

Implement Safety Program

Co-ordinate employee safety training and maintain records through HRIS

Conduct Safety Audits

Conduct Safety Orientation to New Hires and visitors

Assist in development of the Quality Assurance Program

Maintain QC records

Conduct QC audits

Assist, advise and coach manager(s) and supervisors with

a. Hazard identification and control

b. Inspections

c. Investigations

d. Reports

Orientations

Training requirements

Job/project safety plans

Review/perform/complete incident and inspection reports and ensure that corrective action and follow-up is taken

Review and investigate problems not resolved by site supervisors and contractors

Establish inspection and meeting schedules.

Coordinate the development of safe work practices and job procedures.

Maintain inventory of safe work practices and job procedures.

Ensure that appropriate practices and procedures are provided to supervisory staff.

Conduct random work site inspections to ensure compliance with company policy and legislation.

Conduct scheduled workplace audits as deemed necessary

Maintain a location inventory of all company emergency equipment (first aid kits, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, etc.)

Review the maintenance of safety equipment.

Conduct internal audits of company loss control program

Conduct audits of subcontractor loss control programs

Employees know what is expected and how they can contribute.

Ensure a JHSC is created and functioning as per the OHSA.

Service Quality / Quality Control

Responsible for meeting the obligations of the contract and Client satisfaction;

Strives for “zero” rework due to poor work practices;

Actively promotes and implements a continuous improvement mindset through the regular review and discussion of human performance tools, lessons-learned, outage execution critiques, project close-out reports, customer feedback etc.;

Operation and Control:

Systems, policies and procedures employed on the Site comply with Corporate Policy;

Effective delegation and coordination of QC Inspector activities;

Implements effective controls, completes a minimum of (2) field observation/week;

Reporting/Review:

Key reports include:

Accurate and effective implementation of the Safety and Quality Program on-site

Lessons-learned / Incident Reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

Post secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety (persuing or completed)

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Strong ability to multitask

Excellent facilitation skills