Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Specialist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HSSE Specialist to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This pivotal role involves supporting the development and implementation of the HSSE Management System, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with various teams to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. If you possess strong communication skills and a passion for health and safety, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

Health benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in HSSE roles, ideally in petroleum or industrial construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist with HSSE implementation and compliance.
• Support HSSE training and communication strategies.

Skills

Occupational Health certification

Conflict resolution skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of HSSE processes

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Applicable university degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The HSSE Specialist is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG’s dynamic team. You will support the Woodfibre LNG Corporate Organization, Operations Readiness team, and Project Construction team in the development and implementation of the Company’s HSSE Management System, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual HSSE requirements for the project, but also contributing to Woodfibre LNG’s enduring dedication to worker health and safety and environmental responsibility. The successful candidate reports directly to the HSSE Technical Manager and will play an essential part in supporting the company’s business, operations, and construction management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will:

• Monitor and assist with the implementation of Company HSSE and regulatory requirements
• Support, deliver, and assess HSSE training
• Participate in and provide information for HSSE meetings
• Support the implementation of the HSSE communication strategy for the Company
• Recognize, evaluate, and advise on hazard identification and mitigation
• Assist HSSE management and supervision with the development and evaluation of the specific health, safety, security, and environmental plans.
• Audit and monitor safety performance to ensure compliance with HSSE programs
• Perform compliance and quality audits and support reporting on key statistics and KPI’s related to HSSE
• Support management on the investigation/documentation of incidents. Review incident investigation reports to verify accuracy and completeness, and evaluate corrective actions taken
• Support the implementation of Company emergency response plan(s)
• Implement, monitor, and support the project’s HSSE Management System, and any other HSSE-related practices
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with management teams and field operations teams
• HSSE administrative function (as needed) in support of the execution of the Company HSSE program
• Other duties as required

Requirements

Required Experience:

• Occupational Health certification or applicable university degree
• Minimum 8 years overall experience in a similar role
• Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams, contractors in a multicultural environment
• Experience working in the petroleum or industrial construction industry for an owner/operator company
• Experience managing HSSE in a corporate environment
• Effective conflict resolution skills and experience
• Working knowledge of HSSE processes and applicable OH&S and Environmental legislation

Additional Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of terminology related to the petroleum industry and construction processes
• Strong ability to influence, coach, and mentor others regarding HSSE responsibilities
• Communication/interpersonal skills – to be able to interact with front-line workers through to management and all hierarchical levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities within tight time frames.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g. MS Office)
• Expertise with incident investigation (RCA) and formal risk assessment processes
• ISO auditor experience/certification not required, but beneficial
• Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks
• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes
• Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development
• A valid driver’s licence (with abstract)
• Comply with Company’s Substance Abuse Policy requirements, including pre-access testing
• The position is based in Vancouver, BC and will include occasional travel to Squamish, BC (Site)

Application Guidelines:

Please note only qualified candidates with work authorization in Canada will be contacted.

Thank you in advance for your interest!

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

Salary range: CAD 65,000 - 90,000/yr