Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Canada.

Are you passionate about shaping safer workplaces through scalable, organization-wide safety strategies? In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of enterprise health and safety programs that strengthen risk prevention, compliance, and operational resilience across diverse environments. You will translate complex legislation and safety standards into practical, actionable frameworks that leaders and teams can apply consistently. Acting as a key advisor, you will help build a proactive safety culture grounded in continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. This position combines strategic program development with hands-on advisory work, ensuring safety systems are both compliant and operationally effective. You will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions and operational contexts to embed consistent, high-impact safety practices across the organization.

• Design and implement enterprise-wide health and safety programs that standardize risk identification, incident management, and emergency preparedness across all operations.
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and tools aligned with ISO 45001 and applicable Canadian occupational health and safety legislation.
• Create scalable safety frameworks that can be applied across multiple sites, industries, and operational contexts while remaining practical and effective.
• Interpret multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable safety procedures and controls.
• Advise leaders and operational teams on compliance obligations while promoting a unified national approach to workplace safety.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessments, applying the hierarchy of controls to strengthen preventive safety measures.
• Support training, awareness programs, and engagement initiatives to build organizational capability and shared accountability for safety.
• Monitor safety performance through data analysis, reporting, and trend identification to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in health and safety, including program development or enterprise-level system implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian occupational health and safety legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience designing and implementing safety policies, procedures, and enterprise-wide programs from the ground up.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 standards and safety management system frameworks.
• Ability to analyze safety and operational data using tools such as Excel and HRIS systems to identify trends and insights.
• Strong ability to translate complex regulatory and technical information into clear, practical guidance.
• Experience working in multi-site, multi-industry, or unionized environments is an asset.
• Excellent communication, advisory, and stakeholder management skills with strong professional judgment and integrity.
• CRSP or CHSC designation is considered a strong asset.

• Competitive annual salary ranging from CAD $85,321.60 to $127,982.40, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Salary placement within the range considers market conditions and internal equity.
• Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide safety transformation initiatives with meaningful organizational impact.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional, large-scale operational environments.
• Involvement in the development of scalable safety systems and national-level frameworks.
• Professional growth in a mission-driven, values-oriented environment.
• Opportunity to influence safety culture, risk reduction, and organizational resilience.
• Supportive workplace culture emphasizing integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.