Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor – Construction Site

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About the role

  • SSE Advisor ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements on construction sites. Supporting project management and coordinating safety training and inspections.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures compliance with health, safety and environmental (HSE) requirements on the construction site by following the HSE plan in accordance with company standards, client requirements and government regulations;
  • Supports the site manager in HSE management and the implementation of safety instructions for our workers and partners;
  • Acts as the point of contact with the client’s HSE organization and provincial regulatory bodies;
  • Prepares weekly and monthly HSE statistical reports;
  • Assists in the implementation and updating of the HSE plan;
  • Participates in hazard identification and the definition of control measures (through safe work procedures, risk analyses, etc.);
  • Conducts and documents regular safety checks and HSE inspections;
  • Participates in toolbox talks;
  • Coordinates the health and safety committee;
  • Investigates and documents accidents and incidents; conducts root cause analyses for HSE-related issues;
  • Coordinates all HSE aspects related to site activities;
  • Provides basic HSE training as well as site-specific HSE training;
  • Coordinates required HSE training activities on site;
  • Coordinates first aid, first responder and fire protection programs;
  • Proposes immediate corrective actions for HSE issues and follows up to verify their effectiveness;
  • Maintains OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and COR certifications on site;
  • Supports the execution of internal audits on site and at our facilities; coordinates external audits;
  • Coordinates with provincial worker safety agencies;
  • Works with the HSE advisor to update the HSE management system.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in HSE management on construction sites or in heavy industry;
  • University degree in health and safety or equivalent;
  • Knowledge of Canadian occupational health and safety legislation in construction;
  • Experience working in a unionized environment;
  • Experience working on construction sites (hydroelectric plant experience is an asset);
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) at all levels of the organization;
  • Recognized auditor and trainer qualifications in health, safety and environment;
  • Proven leadership qualities in a team environment with a shared objective;
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment, initiative and creativity;
  • Willingness to travel and flexibility in work schedule.

Benefits

  • Life, disability, dental and supplementary health insurance;
  • Retirement plan;
  • Hybrid work arrangement;
  • Performance participation program;
  • Employee assistance program;
  • Training program and individualized career path.

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridPointe ClaireCanada

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