Site Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Site Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager

VCR Project - Varennes, QC

ABOUT THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald Limited is looking for a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager for one of its projects located in Varenne (QC).

This person will be responsible for assessing and monitoring health and safety hazards, as well as controlling risks in the workplace.

They will be responsible to oversee the VCR Project to ensure compliance with company, client, and government policies, procedures, acts and regulations.

They will ensure that the Black & McDonald Safety Management System is applied and used as required.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Ensure that on-site orientation and awareness sessions are given to all employees and workers.
• Animation of Safety meeting.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and practices in health, safety and environment.
• Ensure emergency response plans are in place and comply with local, regional, divisional and company regulatory requirements.
• Oversee incident investigations and assessments and participate as required.
• Provide the project manager and site manager with the services and technical advice needed to ensure proper management of the HSE program.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the hazard or risk assessment process to ensure that the appropriate level of control is applied to risk factors.
• Prepare and distribute HSE statistical reports, as required.
• Maintain the data collection and incident reporting system, coordinate investigations and ensure that corrective measures are put in place quickly.
• Supervise subcontractors : participate in start-up meetings of subcontractors.
• Involve contractors in periodic site safety inspections or audits and systematically monitor compliance with the HSE management system.
• Make site visits and inspections to observe working conditions and practices.
• Post and maintain HSE bulletins, posters, rules and regulations.
• Successfully implement and manage required audits (internal and external) for the region.
• Act as a participatory member of the Company Site Safety Committee.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Coaches and Develops

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a discipline such as Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Studies would be preferred.
• Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) would be considered an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 7-10 years of related work experience within the construction industry
• Prior experience working in a Multi-Trade Contracting company is a plus.
• Experience in a corporate level safety position preferred, or experience at a multi-site construction company.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Due to many mandatory vaccination requirements at client projects / facilities, in order to provide substantial employment by ensuring compliance with our client’s mandates, the successful candidate may be required to validate full vaccination prior to hire.
• Bilingual (Due to frequent communication with internal and external clients that are based outside of Quebec, knowledge of the English language is required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office, computer literacy (word, excel, power point)
• Ability to facilitate programs and present to groups
• Working knowledge of National, Provincial, and Local safety and environmental regulations and programs
• Availability to travel
• Solid change-management skills, with the ability to implement new programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of key stakeholders, managers and employees
• Ability to facilitate programs and present to groups
• Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver strong results
• Possess a construction site safety officer certificate issued by the CNESST.
• Valid Quebec Driver’s License
• Security clearance requirements

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Long-term stability

Empowered people with ambitious goals

One company with endless opportunities to learn and grow

A family business with family values

Interesting and challenging work

Collaborative and supportive work culture