Senior Health, Safety & Environmental Inspector

Arcadis • Vancouver, BC

11h • CA$84,800 - CA$127,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Health, Safety, and Environmental Inspector to support the strategic development, execution, and oversight of all field-level and regulatory safety and sustainability programs. This role supports the provision of safety oversight for high-risk marine and onshore civil construction. This role falls within the Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) team, lead by the ESDC-Lead but reports directly to the HSE-Manager. As a critical partner within the ESDC team this role works closely with all other disciplines in Construction and Design disciplines. The Senior Health, Safety, and Environmental Inspector is expected to support a culture where people are put first by identifying risks first. Arcadis' global health and safety policy targets a zero-incident culture. As a key supporting role to a manager, you will set the tone for accountability, collaboration, and professionalism, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and fostering a culture of authenticity, respect, trust, and innovation. Ultimately, we are seeking an approachable, engaging site leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces complexity, and cares about creating a lasting impact on culture and performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience specializing in transportation projects.
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• National Construction Health and Safety Certificate
• Occupational Safety Certificates
• Working knowledge of MS Office and health & safety software assets
• Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

• minimum, College certificate or equivalent certifications combined with over 15 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Support the overseeing of underground and marine risks specifically tailored to specialized tunneling operations and immersed tube tunnel (ITT) casting.
• Coordinate tunnel rescue protocols and establish emergency response frameworks for high-risk working environments.
• Support the management of on-site safety personnel, including HSE coordinators, advisors, and field technicians.
• Help organize regular emergency drills to guarantee immediate readiness for complex, multi-jurisdictional incidents.
• Assist enforcing the Environmental Assessment Certificate commitments mandated by the BC Environmental Assessment Office.
• Help in the management of regulatory compliance under the Water Sustainability Act, Fisheries Act (DFO), Wildlife Act, and Navigation Protection Act.
• Support the implementation of environmental management plans focusing on turbidity control, dredging impacts, and fish/wildlife habitat protections.
• When instructed interface with regulatory agencies and Indigenous communities to resolve permitting deficiencies and address environmental impacts.
• Aid in the execution of continuous safety audits to maintain mandatory Certificate of Recognition (COR) compliance and ISO 45001/14001 standards.
• Lead incident investigations by utilizing advanced root-cause analysis to mitigate recurrence.
• Aid in the performance of Field Level Hazard Analyses (FLHAs) and implement rigorous risk assessment protocols across all work shifts.
• Deliver site-specific orientations and ongoing technical safety training programs for a massive multi-trade workforce.
• Support the collation and analysis of HSE and Integrity Management performance metrics; share insights and make strategic recommendations to peers, other department leads, senior leadership and Clients.
• Set the tone for a culture that prioritizes safety and integrity; champion safety at all levels by listening, coaching, and educating with a focus on practical, lasting impact.

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior