About this role
Purpose of Role:
• Provide dedicated, locally based Health & Safety support in Ontario to meet operational demand,
• Ensure provincial regulatory compliance,
• Assist with Achieving & maintaining COR certification,
• Support LiUNA-related safety requirements, and
• Strengthen alignment with organizational HSE leadership standards.
• Maintain compliance sites.
Key Accountabilities:
• Represent ATS and our Core Values
• Consistent on-site support including site visits,
• Ensuring compliance with Ontario health and safety legislation and adherence to Book 7 traffic control standards.
• Inspections, and investigations
• Ontario-specific regulatory compliance
• Union (LiUNA) safety requirement integration
• COR audit management
• Enhanced incident and inspection oversight
• Field-based coaching and training
• Maintaining on-line compliance site
• Proactive hazard identification and risk reduction
• Continuous improvement of safety performance metrics across Ontario operations
• Travel to other branches as needed
Behavioral Competencies:
• Resourcefulness / Initiative
• Analytical Skills
• Communications, Oral / Written
• Organizational awareness
• Staff/colleague empathy
• Adaptability/flexibility
Qualifications:
• OHS diploma/certificate required
• Valid Ontario JHSC Certification (Part 1 & 2)
• Strong knowledge of Ontario HSE legislation (OHSA, Construction Regs)
• Experience with COR (Ontario) program requirements; COR auditor certification an asset
• Experience working within unionized environments (LiUNA preferred)
• Proficiency with WSIB processes, reporting, and return‑to‑work practices
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office, digital HSE platforms, and online compliance systems
Skills:
• Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and Construction Regulations
• Strong understanding of Book 7
• Skilled in conducting investigations, root-cause analysis, and hazard assessments
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and client safety expectations
• Strong communication and coaching skills for field-based workforce support
• Ability to build effective relationships with union partners (LiUNA)
• Competence using digital safety systems, reporting platforms, and compliance tools
• Strong organization and prioritization skills in a multi-project environment
Experience:
• 5-10 years of progressive Health & Safety experience in construction or heavy industry
• Experience supporting multi-site operations in Ontario
• Demonstrated experience working with COR (Ontario) program requirements
• Experience interacting with MOL inspectors and supporting regulatory visits
• Experience working within unionized construction settings (LiUNA preferred)
• Proven background leading investigations, inspections, and safety training
• Strong experience using trend analysis, leading indicators, and data-driven decision making to improve HSE performance
• Ability to interpret incident, inspection, and audit data to guide proactive risk reduction strategies