Specialist, HSE Systems and Analytics

Job Description

The Opportunity :

The Specialist, HSE Systems and Analytics integrate technology solutions to enhance HSE compliance, and risk management within the organization.

They also focus on HSE data analysis to make a positive impact in the workplace in order to maintain a healthy, safe and environmentally compliant work environment.

With general direction, the incumbent will work on highly complex HSE systems and tools over the entire Canadian business scope.

Extensive knowledge of HSE systems and software platforms is required to support the assignment.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here :

• HSE systems and technology evaluation :
• Assess existing health, safety, and environment systems and tools.
• Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate IT solutions that can streamline processes, enhance data collection, and improve safety outcomes.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends and propose enhancements to existing safety systems based on data insights.
• Risk assessment and mitigation :
• Utilize technology for risk assessments, hazard identification, and control measures.
• Implement predictive analytics to proactively address safety risks.
• Monitor trends and recommend preventive actions.
• Implementation and customization :
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement safety-related software and tools.
• Customize or configure systems to meet specific HSE requirements.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Develop custom and cost-effective digital tools for the business to use that helps simplify how the HSE Management System is used in the field.
• Develop tools for the team to use to implement and track HSE assurance activities that produce useful back-end data.
• Data analytics and reporting :
• Leverage IT tools to analyze safety data, incident reports, compliance metrics and environmental performance.
• Establish key metrics, analyze trends, and identify areas for improvement to generate meaningful insights for decision-making.
• Create and update dashboards and reports to track HSE performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance safety systems.
• Support and collaboration
• Provide ongoing support for system users.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to safety systems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and management.

The incumbent will make recommendations to the Senior Manager on path forward with respect to HSE systems and reporting that impact the performance of the Canadian HSE team and business.

The role requires the individual to take data sets from several areas and translate them into meaningful information to the business.

What you'll bring to WSP :

• Proficiency with IT infrastructure, systems, and tools including specifically HSE management software, and databases.
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) for customization and automation.
• Addressing safety-related challenges using technology solutions.
• Troubleshooting technical issues promptly.
• Staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes.
• Knowledge of data analytics, business intelligence, and reporting tools.
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights.
• Proficiency in using data visualization tools to communicate findings effectively.
• Project management and communication skills
• Ability to manage IT projects related to safety systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and under tight deadlines. Timely execution, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Ability to think out of the box to create innovative ways to convey key concepts.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Flexibility / versatility combined with initiative, drive and ability to manage one's own workload and priorities, including delivery to challenging deadlines.
• Bachelor of
• Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• High proficiency with :
• Power BI
• JotForm
• Power Apps
• Microsoft Office suite (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• HSE management software, databases, compliance and reporting tools
• Previous HSE experience an asset.

Decisions / Influences (which decisions does the incumbent own and which does the incumbent influence?)

• Makes decisions on complex issues / ambiguous matters and provides direction regarding approach and priorities for team(s)
• Decisions have a moderate impact on operations within a segment. Advises management to develop strategies on matters of significance.
• Works with senior professionals / leadership to identify opportunities to develop new processes, tools, and services that impact own project, area of specialization, and / or the department.
• Provides guidance and management advice that has a large impact on cost, efficiency, compliance, service, and quality.

Deliverables & Key Performance Indicators :

• Troubleshooting and user response to issue in a timely matter
• Development of tools as per yearly plan
• Dashboard development and update following defined schedule

Interactions with

• All members of the HSE team.
• Information Technology team.
• Global HSEQ team
• Internal clients - business sectors

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note :

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.