Senior Health & Safety Professional

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

GHD has an opening in our Ontario Region for a Senior Safety and Health Professional who has experience with Certificate of Recognition ( COR) / or ISO 18001 / 45001 and aspires to become an active employee in a vibrant, well-established company.

Our HSE Team supports the day-to-day business needs for the Ontario Region including construction, landfill, mining, and provincial / municipal projects we are engaged in.

At GHD our core values are Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity. The HSE Team’s role is critical to GHD’s business to ensure the safety of our people, clients, and community.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Ontario Regional HSE Manager in the delivery of GHD’s HSE Management System and initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate HSE prevention programs, procedures, and occupational health and safety monitoring tools.
• Enforce GHD’s HSE Management System and regional legal requirements.
• Lead the maintenance of Certificate of Recognition (CORTM) in Ontario, including coordination and completion of internal and external audits.
• Direct regional HSE training programs, including onboarding training for new employees, coordination of internal and external training, and the development of new training content as needed.
• Lead job safety analyses, audits, and incident investigations
• Identify existing and potential risks, suggest abatement and mitigation strategies, implement preventative and corrective measures, and perform follow-up verification.
• Manage regional incident reports, remain available to respond quickly and prepare reports in a timely manner if needed.
• Manage work related injury claims and develop return to work plans.
• Coordinate the collection of HSE performance measurements, identify gaps, and prepare relevant reports.
• Collaborate with employees and managers on risk identification and elimination, while promoting preventative actions.
• Facilitate Joint Health and Safety Committees / Heath and Safety Representative requirements for offices, materials testing laboratories and project sites.
• Implement occupational health monitoring requirements.
• Facilitate crisis and emergency management programs.
• Support personal protective equipment inspection programs and inventories.
• Provide support and guidance to project teams and office employees with regards to GHD’s safety programs and jurisdictional requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Safety or other job-related field or meaningful experience.
• Possession or currently in pursuit of CRSP designation or equivalent an asset.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of health and safety experience preferably in the construction, environmental, materials testing, hazardous remediation;

and / or consulting required.

• Experience as an IHSA Certificate of Recognition (COR) internal auditor or ISO 18001 / 45001.
• Possession or am currently in pursuit of the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification and field experience.
• Knowledge / experience with HSE Management Systems.
• Experience with risk and behavior-based safety programs.
• Experience in developing and implementing HSE programs.
• Experience conducting health, safety and environment risk analyses and development of health and safety plans or equivalent.
• Experience in Emergency Response preferred, but not required.
• Ability to perform incident investigations using Root Cause Analysis type methods, or equivalent.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Canadian occupational health and safety laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the companies’ activities.
• Available for regional travel (approximately 5 % of the working year).
• Must be detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management and writing skills.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and set priorities that promote timely delivery.
• Good teamwork and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate in English both orally and written (French would be an asset, not required).
• Digital literacy, namely Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams).
• Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to provide safety leadership.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.