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Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Health, Safety and Environment Advisor - Safety and Environment

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Certification
Montreal, QC, Canada+2 moreMore locations: Laval, QC, Canada | Brossard, QC, Canada
RemoteTravel within the region required as needed, approximately 5%.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • A university undergraduate degree in science, industrial relations, or another discipline related to the position, or relevant experience.
  • A certificate in occupational health and safety.
  • An ASP Construction card.
  • Five to ten years of experience in health and safety, preferably in construction, environmental, chemical, and/or consulting services.
  • Experience developing and implementing health, safety and environment programs.
  • Experience conducting risk analyses and incident investigations in health, safety and environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety laws and regulations relevant to the company’s activities.
  • Ability to take initiative, work across multiple areas, operate autonomously, and exercise professional judgment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle assigned matters with discretion, transparency, courtesy, and confidentiality.
  • Teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Excellent command of French.
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
  • Availability to travel within the region as needed, approximately 5%.
Responsibilities
  • Comply with the organization’s mandatory health, safety and environment policies, procedures, and directives to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to personal and workplace well-being.
  • Train the team in safe work methods, identify at-risk behaviors within the team, take appropriate action, and escalate serious issues when necessary.
  • Respond to internal and external client or supplier requests by providing information about complex processes and related policies, and refer questions requiring policy interpretation to the appropriate people.
  • Contribute to preparing reports related to data and analyses.
  • Develop, test, and maintain procedures and guidelines supporting implementation and compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Plan and coordinate product and process testing and inspection activities.
  • Implement corrective actions or continuous improvement initiatives and follow up to verify their effectiveness.
  • Investigate routine incidents using applicable compliance processes, systems, and procedures, and take necessary action to resolve immediate compliance issues.
  • Supervise and monitor a team’s work to ensure processes and procedures are applied correctly and the team meets established objectives and standards.
  • Provide coaching to team members to support skills development.
  • Supervise team performance, distribute work, monitor its progress, take corrective action as needed, and contribute to the formal performance evaluation and performance-management process.
Desired Qualifications
  • The Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.
  • Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and COR standards.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

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