BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD
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 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 an innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
The Health Safety & Environment Advisor is in Ottawa and reports directly to Regional Health, Safety & Environment Manager. Their primary focus of this role is:
- Provide HSE leadership, guidance, and support to assigned workplace(s).
- Assist and support the Regional HSE Manager in the development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures, in accordance with Black & McDonald and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct inspections 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, evaluations of subcontractors HSE management system and application, and identify/remedy non-compliance issues.
- Prepare and present reports of recommendations for changes as necessary.
- Oversee incident investigation and review as required.
- Support modified duty programs, as required.
- Facilitate the maintenance of the Region’s Certificate of Recognition (COR).
- Ensure emergency response plans are in place and aligned with local regulatory, regional, divisional and corporate requirements.
- Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and practices regarding health, safety and environment.
- Facilitate the annual HSE Management System Audit.
- Assist in developing and reviewing project Safety plans and specific job hazard assessment and procedures.
- Management and maintenance of third-party pre-qualification systems (e.g. ISN, Avetta etc.).
- Conduct HSE training as required.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Communicates Effectively
- Continuous Learning
- Customer Focus
- Holds Self and Others Accountable
- Problem Solving and Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Values and Respects Others
- Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
- Strategic Perspective
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- A degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety is preferred.
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is preferred.
- Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) is preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of HSE work experience within a related industry (e.g. construction, FMO, service, utility).
- Field experience on multi-trade projects.
- Experience within a unionized environment is an asset.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Bilingual in French & English is preferred.
- Must be able to attain a government security clearance.
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.