HSE Lead

Bird ConstructionMississauga, ON
Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Project Director –the HSE Lead will be responsible for leading the development and continuous improvement of the HSE Management program on a large transit project. This position is based out of Toronto, Ontario.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety: bachelor’s degree, community college or equivalent experience in the H&S field, Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent.
  • Experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups.
  • Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • National Construction Safety Officer Certificate
  • 10+ years’ Health and Safety field experience
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of OH&S/OSHA Acts and Regulations
  • Possess a broad knowledge of local government Health & Safety Acts, Policies, Regulations and Industry Standards as they apply to the construction industry
  • Thorough knowledge and experience in health and safety management systems and program implementation
  • Skilled in managing internal auditing programs
  • Ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities
  • Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of Workers Compensation and return-to-work programs
  • Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment
  • Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
  • Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
  • Strong organization, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Support a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards aligned with the project.
  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Joint Venture HSE Management Program.
  • Work with the Project Leadership Team to ensure the organization’s HSE Program is implemented consistently across the project.
  • Provide leadership, coaching and direction to the project HSE team to ensure the achievement of the HSE KPI’s as identified within the project HSE Program.
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure HSE standards are communicated, implemented and measured.
  • Accountable for leading a team of EHS professionals within assigned scope and support with the development of EHS personnel through on-going coaching, mentoring.
  • Notifies management of compliance issues associated with the work and assists in the development and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Inspect work sites to evaluate ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance with Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety standards.
  • Conducts audits, inspections, incident investigations and lead Serious Incident Investigations.
  • Oversee & coordinate internal and/or external audits.
  • Participate in sub-contractor safety prequalification process and ensure subcontractors and employees comply with safety standards.
  • Participates and/or lead various project / operational safety meetings.
  • Ensures safety metrics are regularly compiled, trended, and reviewed with Project Management and Operational Leadership.
  • Liaise with external parties such as government inspectors, sub-contractors, and public as required.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
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