Health and Safety Advisor

Ramudden Global North America (Canada) 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.

Job Summary
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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Engage in industry associations/benchmarking to stay current with best practices.
• Perform other H&S duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience

• 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).

Skills

• 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.

Abilities

• 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.

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

• 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.

Education

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

Certifications

• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer), or equivalent (asset).
• COR (Certification of Recognition) support experience (asset).
• ISO 45001 certification support experience (asset).
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Our Culture

We are a global leader in road safety infrastructure, made up of a diverse collection of successful business units all supporting the same goal, keeping road users safe. But our spirit isn't found in the diversity of our business units, it's found in the diversity of our people.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the applicable standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. Our goal is to foster an inclusive organizational culture.