Safety Advisor (Contract)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026. Ocean Capital scores A on the Alion truth index.
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