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H&S Manager Civil Construction
- Listed: 23 Apr 2025
- Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
- British Columbia - Vancouver
- $120k-$150k
Our client is seeking an experienced and dedicated Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance across all operations.
This role requires a proactive leader with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of industry safety regulations and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Policy Development and Implementation: Establish, update, and enforce HSE policies and procedures to promote a safe and compliant working environment, including job hazard analyses and safe work procedures.
- HSE Management System Oversight: Maintain the company’s online safety platform and documentation systems to ensure all records are current, accessible, and compliant.
- Training and Education: Plan and deliver safety and environmental training programs for new and existing staff, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Workplace Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of job sites, facilities, and offices to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
- Incident Response and Investigation: Investigate workplace incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to reduce exposure to safety and environmental risks.
- Environmental Compliance: Evaluate and manage the environmental impact of operations, ensuring responsible practices and adherence to applicable regulations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitor activities to ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation and standards.
- Reporting: Maintain accurate records of safety performance, incidents, training, and inspections. Prepare regular reports for management and regulatory authorities.
- Emergency Preparedness: Develop, maintain, and test emergency response plans and coordinate with local emergency services when required.
- Equipment Management: Ensure all safety and emergency response equipment is maintained, inspected, and readily available.
- Internal Communication: Act as the central point of contact for HSE matters and collaborate effectively with project teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Project Support: Support job mobilization efforts by ensuring all required safety documentation is prepared and available prior to project commencement.
- Education: Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in an HSE leadership role, ideally within industrial, construction, or field-based environments.
- Certifications: Recognized safety certification(s) such as CRSP, NCSO®, or equivalent.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of applicable health and safety legislation, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
- Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with safety management systems and reporting tools.
- Attributes: Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.
