Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Lead (Contract)
About the role
JUST HR is recruiting for a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Lead to support daily construction activities on a large-scale industrial project in British Columbia. This role is critical to ensuring that structural steel erection, concrete work, and other heavy construction tasks are executed safely and in compliance with provincial regulations. Working a rotational schedule at a remote site, the successful candidate will be a hands-on safety leader who collaborates with contractors and operations teams to uphold high safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Monitor construction activities daily, ensuring safe work practices and compliance with procedures
- Attend and contribute to shift handovers, safety meetings, and permit-to-work planning sessions
- Lead and participate in risk assessments and job safety analyses for critical activities
- Review and audit daily safety checklists, permits, and work execution in the field
- Inspect work areas for hazards, verify safety controls, and support ongoing safety improvements
- Coordinate with operations HSE staff to maintain alignment across departments
- Support incident investigations, reporting, and documentation
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior safety personnel and permit coordinators
- Ensure effective communication during shift and crew changes
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in health and safety within heavy industrial construction
- Experience with structural steel erection and concrete work is essential
- Proven understanding of health and safety regulations, particularly BC provincial legislation
- Previous work on large industrial projects in British Columbia is strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills
- Able to thrive in a rotational, remote-site environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near Kamloops, BC
Remuneration
Hourly contract rate: $65–$85 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered.
JUST HR is a specialized Human Resources recruitment and search firm with seven practice areas: General HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Development, Labour & Employee Relations, HRIS, Health & Safety.
Internal Notes
About JUST HR
JUST HR is a recruitment and search firm specializing solely in placing Human Resources professionals. With operations and corporate infrastructure in BC, AB and ON we’re able to service your human resources talent requirements where you are. Our deep expertise includes recruitment teams that focus specifically on delivering talent through our specialized Practice Groups. • Learning & Organizational Development • Compensation & Benefits • Talent Acquisition • Generalist HR • Employee & Labour Relations • Health & Safety • HR Systems & Analytics
Just HR provides our services through three key service offerings: • HR Recruitment • HR Executive Search • HR Interim
-Permanent HR Recruitment & Search- Our experienced recruitment team collaborates with people at all levels of the Human Resources profession, from early career opportunities, right through to HR Director-level roles and Chief Human Resources Officer positions. With long-standing industry connections and a focus on the big picture, we know where to find the right people so you can drive change, enhance culture and deliver business improvements.
-Interim & Contract HR Recruitment- Consultants that are carried on Just HR’s payroll and charged out on an hourly basis, our interim resources are ideal for flexible, short-term and mid-term assignments where there is an immediate or urgent business need.
Our philosophy is embedded in helping our clients achieve their business objectives, not simply filling an open role. We seek to understand what is beyond the job for both our clients and candidates – clients require specific business solutions to their HR initiatives and candidates aren’t simply looking for a job, they have career goals. It’s the intersection of those two ideas that drive everything we do to create the right outcomes.
PEOPLE GOING BEYOND.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Lead (Contract)
About the role
JUST HR is recruiting for a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Lead to support daily construction activities on a large-scale industrial project in British Columbia. This role is critical to ensuring that structural steel erection, concrete work, and other heavy construction tasks are executed safely and in compliance with provincial regulations. Working a rotational schedule at a remote site, the successful candidate will be a hands-on safety leader who collaborates with contractors and operations teams to uphold high safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Monitor construction activities daily, ensuring safe work practices and compliance with procedures
- Attend and contribute to shift handovers, safety meetings, and permit-to-work planning sessions
- Lead and participate in risk assessments and job safety analyses for critical activities
- Review and audit daily safety checklists, permits, and work execution in the field
- Inspect work areas for hazards, verify safety controls, and support ongoing safety improvements
- Coordinate with operations HSE staff to maintain alignment across departments
- Support incident investigations, reporting, and documentation
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior safety personnel and permit coordinators
- Ensure effective communication during shift and crew changes
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in health and safety within heavy industrial construction
- Experience with structural steel erection and concrete work is essential
- Proven understanding of health and safety regulations, particularly BC provincial legislation
- Previous work on large industrial projects in British Columbia is strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills
- Able to thrive in a rotational, remote-site environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near Kamloops, BC
Remuneration
Hourly contract rate: $65–$85 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered.
JUST HR is a specialized Human Resources recruitment and search firm with seven practice areas: General HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Development, Labour & Employee Relations, HRIS, Health & Safety.
Internal Notes
About JUST HR
JUST HR is a recruitment and search firm specializing solely in placing Human Resources professionals. With operations and corporate infrastructure in BC, AB and ON we’re able to service your human resources talent requirements where you are. Our deep expertise includes recruitment teams that focus specifically on delivering talent through our specialized Practice Groups. • Learning & Organizational Development • Compensation & Benefits • Talent Acquisition • Generalist HR • Employee & Labour Relations • Health & Safety • HR Systems & Analytics
Just HR provides our services through three key service offerings: • HR Recruitment • HR Executive Search • HR Interim
-Permanent HR Recruitment & Search- Our experienced recruitment team collaborates with people at all levels of the Human Resources profession, from early career opportunities, right through to HR Director-level roles and Chief Human Resources Officer positions. With long-standing industry connections and a focus on the big picture, we know where to find the right people so you can drive change, enhance culture and deliver business improvements.
-Interim & Contract HR Recruitment- Consultants that are carried on Just HR’s payroll and charged out on an hourly basis, our interim resources are ideal for flexible, short-term and mid-term assignments where there is an immediate or urgent business need.
Our philosophy is embedded in helping our clients achieve their business objectives, not simply filling an open role. We seek to understand what is beyond the job for both our clients and candidates – clients require specific business solutions to their HR initiatives and candidates aren’t simply looking for a job, they have career goals. It’s the intersection of those two ideas that drive everything we do to create the right outcomes.
PEOPLE GOING BEYOND.