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Safety Advisor (Contract)

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Saint John, New Brunswick

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Overview

OSCO Construction Group is hiring a contract Safety Advisor for a large-scale industrial construction project in Saint John, New Brunswick. The role provides hands-on safety leadership, daily site inspections, incident investigations and safety training for crews, and it requires at least 5 years of industrial or unionized construction experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide on-site safety leadership to project management, supervision and trades
  • Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards and at-risk behaviours
  • Deliver safety orientations and coordinate mandatory site training
  • Investigate incidents and near misses and track corrective actions

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 5 years in industrial or unionized construction
  • Working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation
  • Experience working with union trades and site supervision
  • Professional safety designation (CSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP, CRST) an asset

Tools & skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-26

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentQuality assurance
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingConstruction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP, CRST

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Job description

About the Role

OSCO Construction Group is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor (Contract) to provide strong, visible safety leadership on a large‑scale industrial construction project in Saint John, New Brunswick.

This position plays a critical role in supporting frontline supervision, tradespeople, and project leadership to ensure work is performed safely, compliantly, and efficiently. The successful candidate will be hands‑on and who can engage crews, identify risk before incidents occur, and reinforce safe work practices in a high‑hazard, construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide active, on‑site safety leadership and support to project management, supervision, and trades
  • Deliver comprehensive safety orientations and coordinate mandatory site training
  • Conduct daily site inspections to proactively identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and at‑risk behaviours
  • Support and review Hazard Assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) with supervisors and crews
  • Complete scheduled Health & Safety audits and track corrective actions to completion
  • Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; complete timely, thorough, and accurate reports
  • Organize and facilitate toolbox talks and safety meetings that are relevant and engaging for crews
  • Participate in and support Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings and initiatives
  • Monitor compliance with provincial legislation, client requirements, and OSCO Construction Group safety standards
  • Act as a trusted safety resource on site, providing practical guidance and solutions

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial and/or unionized construction environment
  • Strong working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively with union trades and site supervision
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage workers at all levels
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accurate documentation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Professional safety designation (CSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP, CRST) considered a strong asset

About OSCO Construction Group

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees

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