Company Bio:

Applus+ is a global leader in the Testing, Inspection and Certification sector delivering non-destructive testing, inspection, engineering, and manpower services to the aerospace, power, and, oil and gas industries. We are a trusted partner who enhances the quality and safety of our clients’ assets and infrastructures while safeguarding their operations. We deliver this through our technical capabilities, innovative approach, and our motivated team who are committed to operational excellence.

Applus+ has achieved a significant global presence and a leading position in its target markets and regions. As a result, our teams have expanded with 19,000 professionals across the world, attracting the very best talent in the industry.

Together beyond standards.

Position Purpose:

The overall duty of this position is to provide temporary support to the HSE department in administering and maintaining the Applus Canada Health, Safety and Environment program. The Temporary Site HSE Advisor provides ongoing leadership and coaching to all project site personnel in safety and loss control techniques while being visible and approachable with the object of improving efficiency and minimizing losses. The Temporary Site HSE Advisor assists with a variety of HSE procedures including supporting field hazard identification exercises, assisting the National HSE Manager in conducting incident investigations and maintaining a positive relationship with clients to ensure expectations are met in the areas of loss control environmental performance and quality.

This position is on a temporary full-time basis. Due to the nature of this position there will be on-call and overtime requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the support of the National HSE Manager, ensures all training and HSE requirements have been met for all project personnel.
• Tracking and reporting client required HSE programs.
• Organizing and issuing daily/weekly/project HSE reports for clients.
• Preparing and participating in daily client safety meetings, providing updates on HSE concerns and action items.
• Liaising with clients and project site personnel on work activities.
• Communication of accurate HSE procedures and policies to all project site personnel in a timely fashion.
• Ensures work performed is following specific permit requirements and regulations by continuously monitoring work environment.
• Ensures all project site personnel report overall hazard identification including immediate reporting of all incidents and near miss incidents in a timely fashion.
• Key member of the major incident investigation team.
• Participating in weekly safety walks/management tours.
• Preparing and participating in daily toolbox meetings.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures, including but not limited to Applus Canada Code of Ethics and Confidentiality Agreements.
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Applus. Exhibits honesty, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Excellent customer service focus, ability to quickly build strong working relationships with business partners and colleagues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills matched with the ability to negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• A sense of urgency, good attention to detail, excellent organizational and analytical skills, pragmatic, eager to learn.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public.
• Adapt in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Ability to excel in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office and other software applications.

Education and Work Experience:

• NCSO/CSO with minimum 5 years field experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within industrial environments. Preference given to experience in similar projects or with the project owner.
• Equivalent experience combined with other formal training and accreditations may be accepted.

Working Conditions:

• Required to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions in temperature extremes and inclement weather.
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials in various working environments.
• Commonly exposed to walking on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Occasionally required to work in noisy/loud working environments especially on project sites.
• Work outside of normal business hours will be occasionally required.
• Overtime required during the week and weekend with work volume.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedules and respond to requests without advance warning or notification.
• Occasional to frequent travel will be required within Canada.
• Working conditions will vary between project locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.