Health & Safety Advisor

About Us

Peninsula is the global leader in HR and Health & Safety consultancy and software, supporting over 140,000 businesses worldwide. With more than 40 years of experience and offices across Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, we help business owners stay compliant, protect their people, and grow with confidence.

In Canada, our growth has been nothing short of exceptional. In just 8 years, Peninsula Canada has become the leading provider of HR & OHS solutions, now supporting over 6,500 Canadian businesses nationwide. We are also proud to be Great Place To Work Certified, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and career development.

The Role of Health & Safety Advisor

The position of Health and Safety Advisor is an office-based role. You will provide health and safety advice, support, recommendations and solutions to Peninsula's clients as part of the company's health and safety support service. You will be expected to work from Monday to Friday. Your regular working hours will be from 9:00am to 5:30pm or 12:00pm to 8:30pm. PCT but may vary depending upon client coverage needs. There is also the possibility of working on weekends. Applicants will need to be flexible as the needs of the business can change based on our client volume. There is significant potential for upward mobility for successful hires. This is an on-site role. This is an existing vacancy.

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities

As a Health & Safety Advisor, your duties will include:

• Providing relevant and correct OHS advice and solutions to clients in a professional, efficient and practical manner. This advice is based on regulatory requirements, recognized health and safety management systems such as COR and ISO45001, as well as Peninsula policies and programs.
• Proactively reaching out to clients to follow up regarding any advice, solutions, support or recommendations.
• Participating in video calls with clients to provide advice and solutions, particularly if this is a clients preferred method of communication.
• Promote proactive safety initiatives with clients, including comprehensive training sessions, regular inspections, and leadership engagement programs.
• Conducting research regarding client health and safety inquiries.
• Documenting conversations and communications with clients regarding their OHS issues & advice provided in our Salesforce platform.
• Helping the client understand how to use Peninsula's OHS management software platform, policies and programs.
• Assisting with writing and revising health and safety policies, procedures and related documentation, that includes compliance with platforms such as ISNetworld and Avetta.
• Achieving internal key performance indicators.

Education/Experience

• A degree or diploma from an accredited health and safety education or training program
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant health and safety training and work experience
• Having or pursuing a designation (CRST/CRSP)

What you Bring to the Team

• A thorough knowledge of the OHS legislation and related regulations and standards across Canada.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening, fact finding, and offering clear and concise recommendations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgement.
• An ability to work independently, as well as a team player.
• Very strong time management skills.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent research capabilities.

What's In It for You?

• Base salary: $60,000 to $70,000 depending on experience
• 15 days paid vacation + statutory holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday

Additional Benefits

• Clear career development and progression plan
• Health benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• RRSP matching program
• Supportive leadership and a Great Place To Work Certified culture

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ambitious, competitive, and ready to build a highly rewarding sales career with a global market leader, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of Peninsula Canada's exciting growth journey.

Peninsula Canada is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.