Field HSE Manager: Construction Safety & COR

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary accommodation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager position in Whitehorse, Yukon, focuses on developing and managing comprehensive HSE programs across sewer and water construction projects. The role combines in-field work during the May–October season with off-season policy development and training.

Responsibilities include site inspections, hazard assessments, audits, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, COR certification, and environmental management.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Certification such as NCSO/CRSP/CSO is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee HSE programs for sewer and water construction projects.
• Conduct job site inspections and hazard assessments; implement corrective actions.
• Plan and perform safety audits; report findings to management.
• Lead excavation and trench safety training and emergency preparedness.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local, territorial, and federal HSE rules.
• Coordinate COR Certification maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver safety training and promote a positive HSE culture.
• Oversee environmental management and site monitoring for regulatory compliance.
• Lead the HSE team and conduct regular safety meetings.

Skills

HSE Management

Construction Safety

COR Certification

Trench Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

English Communication

Education

OHS Education

NCSO/CRSP/CSO Certification

Tools

HSE software

Incident Reporting Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager position in Whitehorse, Yukon, focuses on developing and managing comprehensive HSE programs across sewer and water construction projects. The role combines in-field work during the May–October season with off-season policy development and training.

Responsibilities include site inspections, hazard assessments, audits, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, COR certification, and environmental management.