Safety Advisor - Construction Training at Aecon Group… · Toronto

What You’ll 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.