Sr. Advisor, Health, Safety & Environment

Title: Senior Advisor, Health, Safety & Environment

Department: Health & Safety

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Location: 6300 Steeles Ave West, Woodbridge

Total Potential Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, HSE, the Senior Advisor, HSE supports the development and maintenance of 407 ETR’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS), with a primary focus on practical (on-site) workplace implementation.

Note: The role requires availability during emergencies and incident investigations to support corporate safety objectives and operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director, HSE, develop and maintain an OHSMS and EMS aligned with IHSA CORTM and ISO 14001 requirements.

• Foster a culture of psychological safety.

• Enhance and implement the Contractor Management Program, including pre-qualification, selection, monitoring and evaluation.

• Mentor assigned junior HSE team members.

• In collaboration with the Specialist, HSE, oversee HSE-related committees, including the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) and the GREEN Team.

• Conduct monthly inspections and annual management system audits.

• Ensure corporate HSE programs comply with regulatory requirements, including First Aid, posting requirements, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Fire Safety in collaboration with Facilities, and environmental programs.

• Oversee the 407 ETR Biodiversity Project.

• Deliver HSE communications, including orientations, training, and safety meetings, as needed.

• Administer and deliver the in-house First Aid certification program.

• Lead incident investigations and support WSIB claims management.

• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

• Liaise with external industry associations and stakeholders, including IHSA, WSPS, and the League of Champions.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma and/or Degree (preferably in a related field) from a recognized institution.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience.

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification is an asset.

• First Aid Instructor certification is an asset.

• Certification in one or a combination of the following will be considered an asset:

• IHSA CORTM

• ISO 45001

• ISO 14001

• ISO 9001

• Project and/or contractor management.

• Previous experience working with CORTM ISO management system standards.

• Training coordination, training delivery and recordkeeping.

• Advanced computer user, including thorough knowledge of the MS Office package.

• Time-management, multitasking, attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to meet deadlines.

We are actively seeking to fill this role as it is a current vacancy.

About 407 ETR

Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 

407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: 

• Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%)

• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%)

• Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%)

Learn more at 407etr.com

Note: At 407 ETR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals, and we firmly believe that our individual differences make us stronger as a whole.

Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond recruitment and encompasses an inclusive workplace culture through raising awareness, ongoing training, and encouraging feedback. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

Accommodation for disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process.