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Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Ottawa team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
The HSE Advisor is located in Ottawa. Their primary focus is to oversee job sites to ensure compliance with company, client, and government policies, procedures, acts and regulations. The HSE Advisor will ensure proper application and use of Black & McDonald’s Safety Management System. This position will demonstrate leadership in order to drive safety as a core value. Training will be provided.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide HS&E leadership, guidance, and support to assigned workplace (s)
- Conduct inspections (as required) of job sites, facilities, and equipment for compliance with general and specific safety standards; follow-up on any non-compliance issues and take appropriate action to remedy
- Conduct incident investigations, audits of subcontractor safety management systems, and non-compliance issues, prepare reports and make recommendations for changes as necessary
- Share feedback, observations and reporting details related to regional HS&E achievements and opportunities with regional managers, people leaders and Corporate HSE
- Support as required modified duty programs
- Participate in regional planning as required
- Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and practices regarding health, safety and environment
- Conduct and/or support the annual HSE Management System Audit (internal and external)
- Develop and maintain regional safe work practices and job procedures
- Participate with project or site JHSC, Weekly Safety Meetings, and Project Management meeting as required
- Liaise with MOL, MOE, WSIB, and other government agencies as required
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Problem Solving and Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- 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.
The following certifications/designations are considered an asset
- Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
- Construction Safety Training, First Aid & CPR & any additional safety certifications
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 3-5 years of related work experience within the construction industry
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge and understanding of:
- A strong communicator, both in writing and spoken communications
- Organized, a self-starter and an inspirational leader of your team
- Ability to present to groups
- Working knowledge of Provincial, and Local safety and environmental regulations and programs
- Ability to obtain and hold security clearance
- Valid Driver’s License
Intermediate user of:
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Project and Outlook)
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.
If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor of your interest and intent to apply before applying.
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