HSE Advisor

Job summary

The HSE Advisor provides guidance, support, and oversight for project-level health, safety, and environmental management. They are responsible for leading hazard assessments, conducting site inspections, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Job details

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. – NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is well known for our expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our self-performing team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering, comprehensively handles projects, from conceptualization to delivery. We also have extensive experience in fields such as civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is to maintain the highest level of quality and safety. The depth of our resources is evident in the variety of projects we construct; from water filtration to wastewater treatment; dams to ethanol; we build it all….and more! NAC is currently seeking a Junior or Intermediate HSE Advisor to join our Water Pollution Control Plant in Kemptville, ON, as well as various projects across the Ottawa, ON region. Position Summary Reporting to the HSE Director , the HSE Advisor guides, supports and oversees the Project’s HSE management and performance. Working with project management to achieve HSE objectives and ensure a safe working environment. Eliminating and/or reducing HSE risks as well as capitalizing on HSE improvement opportunities. Fulfilling contract and regulatory HSE requirements. \n Job Description: Provide HSE guidance, support and oversight to the Project and its personnel Act as the Project’s HSE subject matter expert Manage and lead the HSE portfolio at the project’s work planning and execution processes Foster hazard assessment and control for site tasks and activities Lead HSE orientation and training delivery Coordinate HSE communication and, as required, liaison with external agencies Lead and coordinate HSE inspections Investigate and report HSE incidents Generate and report Project-level HSE statistics and performance indicator Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior HSE Advisor and/or HSE Director Requirements: Education: college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent Ability to interpret and apply Provincial Health & Safety legislation and standards Effective computer software skills (MS Office Suite) Effective written and oral communication skills Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with others Proven leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills, in dealing with a wide range of individuals and issues Valid WHMIS, First Aid (Valid Standard First Aid C or higher), and other Health and Safety training certificates are an asset (i.e. incident investigation, confined space entry, any train-the-trainer certifications) Valid driving license and reliable transportation Ability to travel between projects in Ottawa area \n NAC Offers: Competitive compensation Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.) Employee & Family Assistance Program Excellent company matched pension plan Registered Retirement Savings Plans Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day Community involvement opportunities Friendly working environment Numerous team activities and various company events NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals. If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness/disability, please contact Human Resources for further information

What you’ll do

The HSE Advisor provides guidance, support, and oversight for project-level health, safety, and environmental management. They are responsible for leading hazard assessments, conducting site inspections, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent qualification. Strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to travel between project sites in the Ottawa region are required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Career growth opportunities • Financial assistance for development • Comprehensive benefit plan • Employee & family assistance program • Company matched pension plan • Registered retirement savings plans • Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day • Community involvement opportunities

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• HSE management
• Hazard assessment
• Incident investigation
• Regulatory compliance
• Project management
• Communication
• Training delivery
• MS Office Suite
• Leadership
• Interpersonal skills
• WHMIS
• First Aid
• Training Delivery
• Train The Trainer
• Planning
• Management
• Instrumentation
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Water Pollution
• Interpersonal Communications
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Legislation
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Wastewater
• Safety Training
• Sewage Treatments
• Statistics
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Environment Health And Safety
• Investigation

Job areas

• Construction
• Security & Safety
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• HSE Advisor
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians