Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor

McElhanney; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McElhanney is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor for the Vancouver and Vancouver Island Regions. This role focuses on ensuring safety across projects, providing training, and collaborating with teams to enhance safety practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in OHS and a passion for promoting safety in the workplace.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Maternity leave top-up

Extended health and dental coverage

Employee & Family assistance program

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an OHS role.
• Strong technical knowledge of OHS hazards and regulations.
• Proficient in Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coach and audit operations across Vancouver & Vancouver Island Regions.
• Develop Safe Work Methods in collaboration with experts.
• Conduct worksite inspections to verify HSE Management System implementation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Technical writing

Communication

Proficiency in technology

Education

Diploma or certificate in OHS

Job description

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staffwith shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:

Safety is one of our core values at McElhanney, and our goal is for everyone to get home safe at the end of each workday. As such, we are searching for a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor for our Vancouver and Vancouver Island Regions who is as passionate about safety as we are. You will act as a trusted advisor to help weave safety into all that we do across our operations.

In this role, you will contribute to projects of varying size, risk, and complexity by partnering with project managers and management to deliver safe projects, and team-up with a HSE service center that is committed to providing the organization with effective and efficient system-based and people-centered solutions. You will work with branch operations in our Vancouver and Vancouver Island Regions, JOHSC committees, Branch HSE Representatives, and the McElhanney HSE team to support the effective implementation and continuous improvement of McElhanney’s HSE Management System (HSEMS).

Please note that this is a predominantly office-based position with some travel to field project worksites and offices across the regions required. The successful candidate can be based out of any of McElhanney’s offices in the Metro Vancouver area and Vancouver Island.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position, and therefore pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Coach, support, and audit operations across the Vancouver & Vancouver Island Regions.
• Develop Safe Work Methods in collaboration with subject matter experts and support the continuous improvement of all elements within McElhanney’s HSEMS.
• Deliver online and in-person training and education to employees.
• Provide support, coaching, and feedback to supervisors in the investigation of incidents, determining root causes, and the recommendation of corrective actions.
• Proactively identify non-conformance issues and general opportunities for improvement. Assist in the development of solutions to improve safety performance.
• Complete McElhanney’s Subcontractor HSE Prequalification Process as required for projects.
• Represent McElhanney HSE and communicate with OHS regulators and client representatives, as well as consultants and/or subcontractors as required.
• Perform internal audits and provide recommendations and corrective actions to management.
• Conduct worksite inspections on field project worksites to help verify the effective implementation of McElhanney’s HSE Management System (HSEMS) and provide continuous improvement opportunities for workers and the Branch.
• Administrative tasks relating to data tracking, data entry, and document retention.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an OHS role; strong technical knowledge of OHS hazards, regulations, and best practices related to construction or other high-risk industries.
• Attention to detail, and an ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to effectively use technology (mobile devices, apps, HSE software, etc.) and be proficient in Generative AI such as ChatGPT and MS Co-Pilot, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and strong technical writing skill
• Champion’s Spirit – To work independently with minimal supervision and to walk with your team through changes and ambiguous situations

Bonus Points For:

• Diploma or certificate in OHS and/or CRSP or CRST designation, or being a candidate for either designation
• Experience in the following is an asset
• A widely dispersed workforce of small crews or individuals
• A multi-disciplinary business supporting a combination of office and field work.
• Experience providing training in physical and virtual classroom environments is an asset.

What Can We Offer You?

• Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $65K -$90k per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate
• Locally based offices with strong community ties and very positive working environment
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm
• Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now o r visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).

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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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