Health, Safety

Health, Safety & Environment Advisor (Bilingual)Department: Business SupportEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: Greater Toronto Area, CanadaReporting To: Director of HSEDescription Creating Safer Workplaces for Everyone. We want to create a better working world by building a global network of responsible buyers and suppliers. Alcumus SafeContractor takes the pain out of compliance for over 50,000 organisations globally, helping them protect their people, their operations, and the planet. We support our network of hiring clients, suppliers, and contractors by keeping them compliant with the standards that matter most, from health and safety and sustainability to ethical behaviour. As an HSE Advisor, you will support the Director of HSE in maintaining and enhancing the technical quality and effectiveness of assigned health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards. You will collaborate with internal teams, clients, and industry stakeholders to ensure that our contractor and supply chain management solutions are compliant, forward-thinking, and commercially aligned. This role is integral to helping Alcumus SafeContractor achieve its growth and service excellence goals across key industries and territories. Advanced English and French proficiency:This requirement is necessary because in this role, you will need to interact with clients, partners, and/or our international subsidiaries on a recurring basis, both orally and in writing. What that means day-to-day: Industry Engagement: Represent Alcumus SafeContractor at relevant forums and industry events to raise awareness of our standards and stay informed on emerging best practices. Technical Guidance & Legislative Insight: Provide expert advice on HSE and ESG matters, and communicate legislative or regulatory changes that may affect our services or existing standards. Standards Management: Draft, review, and update product, industry, or territory-specific standards, subject to approval by the Director of HSE. Thought Leadership: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and deliver engaging media and content focused on key health and safety themes within supplier and contractor management. Client Support & Commercial Alignment: Attend client meetings and sales presentations to gather insights, provide subject matter expertise, and ensure standards are aligned with market needs and business objectives. Continuous Improvement: Work alongside the Director of HSE and Product Team to enhance contractor and supply chain management systems and related services. Market Awareness: Monitor competitor activity and industry developments in your assigned region to inform internal strategy and maintain a competitive edge. Knowledge Sharing: Help build internal awareness of market trends and foster understanding of related sectors and adjacent markets. Training & Support: Support the ongoing development of internal teams by enhancing their technical knowledge and product understanding.What you'll need to be successful: In-depth knowledge of multi-province Canadian HSE legislation and regulations across provinces.Experience engaging with external health and safety organizations.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Solid understanding of HSE's role across industries and its impact on the supply chain.Self-motivated, results-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or working toward it.Willingness to travel as needed.Knowledge of additional regulations such as equality, modern slavery, and quality standards.Membership in a regionally relevant HSE association.Bilingual in English and French. What you'll get in return: Alcumus has a hybrid workplace policy. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work, and believe that if you look after your people, they look after everything else Personal Health & Wellbeing > Integrated mental health & wellbeing support > Vacation – starting at 3 weeks > Wellness Days & Annual Giving Day – an extra to give back to yourself or your community> Comprehensive medical and dental coverage > End of the year, company-wide shut down for you to relax and rechargeFuture Planning > LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development Interested but don't feel you meet all the requirements? Our recruitment team assesses and reviews all applications against the role and business needs. We believe in people having transferable and soft skills and want you to know that we consider applications that might not meet all the criteria, but have the aptitude and capability, nonetheless. Our priority is to ensure we set people up for success. We will make a final call based on our determining whether we can offer the necessary support to upskill or provide the developmental support needed for you to get the best out of this opportunity with usBring Your Whole Self to Work.Alcumus is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves. What you can expect if you apply:A response to your application within 15 working daysAn interview process consisting of:An initial discovery call with the recruiterA first stage interview via Microsoft Teams Additional interview with the stakeholders you'll be working with closely in the role We're keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.