Field Health and Safety Representative

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada WSP Full time

WSP is seeking a field-based Health & Safety Officer to oversee day-to-day health and safety during the execution of environmental remediation projects in the northern Province and Territories of Canada.

The position will report to the Project Manager. The Health & Safety Officer will be part of the WSP field team. The position is anticipated to start June 2024 and run until November 2024 with opportunity to extend.


Please note that this opportunity is rotation based at a remote project location near the
Mackenzie River delta, Northwest Territories/Yukon.

Travel to the project location is paid for by WSP.

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.
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Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
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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.

**WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

  • Assists Project Supervisor and other WSP staff in ensuring compliance with and enforces applicable HSE Legislation, Regulations, Codes and Standards as well as WSP and Client specific HSE requirements.
  • Work in the field on a rotation basis, 10 to 12 hours per day while on rotation. Travel by plane and boat will be required.
  • Demonstrated interest in the health and safety of people; sets a good example for workers by attitude, conduct and compliance with safety requirements.
  • Develops, implements and maintains project specific H&S program, ERP, work plans, and JSA's.
  • Serves as the initial contact for all sitespecific health and safety activities.
  • Suspends any operation that threatens the health or safety of workers or the public, and immediately notifying the Supervisor and Project Manager.
  • Takes prudent measures to reduce hazards or to correct unsafe conditions or actions when becoming aware of such unsafe or potentially unsafe work conditions.
  • Provides for active worker participation in the project H&S Program; provides site orientation, information, instruction, and training to workers necessary for the protection of their health and safety.
  • As Prime Contractor, coordinates on multiemployer project sites with all parties, including the Client and subcontractors.
  • Assesses risks and identifies, prioritizes, and controls hazards on the project, prior to starting work activities and during work activities. Includes preparation and review of JSA's and reviews FLHA's.
  • Conducts/participates in site safety meetings such as daily tailgate meetings, weekly safety meetings, etc.
  • Conducts observations and inspections; identifies and implements corrective actions for hazards.
  • Completes near miss, incident, and safety observations reporting.
  • Conducts investigations and root cause analysis of any incidents.
  • Participates in client facing meetings/inspections and communicates Health and Safety stats and presentations.
  • Prepares, distributes, and maintains all safety reports and records as required by the WSP H&S Program.
  • Tracks Project stats and hours (person hours and equipment).
  • Participates in Joint Health and Safety Committees, as applicable. Provides and maintains stock of personal protective equipment and enforces its use.

What you'll bring to WSP:

  • Minimum three (3) years of Health and Safety experience, preferably in northern climate projects.
  • Valid first aid level 1 or equivalent, or able to obtain within two weeks of employment
  • Valid WSCC Supervisor OHS Familiarization training, or ability to pass this training
  • Effective communication skills, comfortable with presentation of H&S presentations and able to build strong working relationships with peers.
  • Proven record of developing, implementing, and embedding a strong safety culture on project sites.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical safety expectations and issues both written and oral.
  • Comfortable in both client and other 3rd party environments; able to build exemplary working relationships with cli

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