HSE Specialist

We are seeking an experienced HSE consultant for a long term (12 month) contract opportunity with a heavy civil construction client of ours in the Calgary area. This role requires a robust working knowledge of Western Canadian safety programs and heavy civil infrastructure. As a safety leader, you will spend significant time in the field ensuring strict safety compliance across complex tunneling operations. Because our client coordinates highly complex infrastructure crossings under highways, railways, and waterways, risk management and proactive safety compliance are critical.

Advantages
-Excellent hourly rate
-Long term contract with potential of extension or permanent employment

Responsibilities
● On-Site Safety Oversight: Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits across dynamic project locations utilizing advanced trenchless technologies.
● Regulatory & Program Compliance: Maintain, uphold, and implement site safety plans in strict alignment with COR (Certificate of Recognition) standards and WCB regulations.
● Subcontractor & Client Management: Manage and monitor contractor safety performance metrics via ISNetworld (ISNET) to ensure compliance with prime contractor and client requirements.
● Incident Investigation: Lead comprehensive root-cause analyses for any near-misses or site incidents, compiling detailed reports and implementing immediate corrective actions.
● Hazard Assessment: Develop and review Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) tailored to specialized tunneling environments (e.g., confined spaces, high-pressure slurry systems, heavy lifting).
● Safety Culture Leadership: Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and site orientations, fostering a positive and proactive safety culture among crews.

Qualifications
● Certification: Valid NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) designation is strictly required.
● Industry Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive health and safety experience within heavy civil construction, oil and gas infrastructure, or pipeline/trenchless technology sectors.
● Systems Expertise: Demonstrated, hands-on experience navigating and managing compliance within ISNET, COR frameworks, and provincial WCB programs.
● Technical Familiarity: Prior safety oversight experience on projects utilizing Direct Pipe, Microtunneling, or Horizontal Auger Boring is highly preferred.
● Mobility: Must be willing and able to travel frequently to various regional project sites as required by project schedules.
● Screening: Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing (including fitness-for-duty screening).

Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca

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