HSE Advisor

The Cahill Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantica in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia seeks an experienced HSE Advisor to implement and promote Health, Safety and Environmental systems across project sites. You will drive safety culture, lead trainings, and ensure compliance with client requirements and regulations.

Role requires 5+ years in construction safety, an HSE qualification, and willingness to travel within Nova Scotia and beyond as needed. Permanent full-time position with standard work week.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of construction safety experience in industrial, commercial, or institutional environments.
• Diploma or degree in Health and Safety Management or equivalent.
• Knowledge of applicable government acts and regulations.
• Investigation training is an asset.
• NCSO designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and HSE program at job sites and offices.
• Work with project managers to set up projects per Atlantica procedures.
• Plan site activities including high-risk work and hazard assessments.
• Serve as main HSE contact between clients, project managers, and supervisors.
• Provide ongoing HSE guidance to ensure policy compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and review safety observations and risk assessments.
• Hold safety meetings and toolbox talks and distribute notices.
• Lead safety training programs, coordinate internal and external training.
• Track and report OHS statistics and create ad-hoc reports.
• Prepare OHS manuals and documentation for audits.
• Conduct incident investigations and support continuous safety improvements.
• Other duties to support HSE program.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Ability to travel

Education

Diploma/Degree in Health and Safety Management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

HSE reporting software

Job description

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Atlantica is seeking qualified candidates for the role of HSE Advisor in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This role is responsible for the implementation and promotion of our Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) systems at Atlantica’s project sites.

About Us

Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Equipped with leading-edge technologies, Atlantica’s highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building’s life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the HSE Lead and working in an exciting and collaborative environment, you will:

• Promote Atlantica’s strong safety culture and HSE program by being a safety champion through every part of the organization, including at job sites, in fabrication shops, and in the office.
• Work with Project Managers to set up projects in accordance with Atlantica’s procedures, including but not limited to completing Comprehensive Hazard Assessments.
• Support the planning of site activities, including confined space entry, lift plans, working at heights, and other high-risk work activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HSE-related matters between clients, Atlantica’s Project Managers and Supervisors
• Provide ongoing HSE support and guidance to project teams to ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Spend time at job sites to complete site inspections and conduct routine inspections of work areas, including conducting and reviewing completed Safety Observations, Hazard Assessments, and Risk Assessments
• Hold safety meetings, attend site toolbox talks and prepare safety notices, toolbox talk topics, etc. and distribute appropriately within the organization.
• Lead safety training program, including facilitating internal training, coordinating external training, tracking training and ensuring required training is valid and up to date for employees
• Track and report on OHS statistics and activities, including filing/scanning, entering data into existing reports and producing new ad-hoc reports
• Prepare OHS Manuals and necessary OHS material for job start up
• Prepare and finalize documentation pertaining to HSE Audits
• Conduct incident investigations as required
• Other duties as required to support and promote the HSE program

Who are we looking for?

Education And Experience

• Five or more years of construction safety experience in an industrial, commercial, or institutional environment, preferably in Mechanical and/or Electrical construction
• Diploma/Degree in Health and Safety Management or a combination of relevant education and experience
• Knowledge and use of all necessary Government Acts, Legislation and Requirements
• Investigation training would be considered an asset
• NCSO designation is also considered an asset

About You

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; including comfort with presentations and facilitating training programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience and comfort with using Microsoft programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and HSE reporting software
• Ability to travel throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to various worksites – must have a valid driver’s license and be able to provide a clean driver’s abstract

Job Details

• Permanent, Full Time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday

The Cahill Group embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging, challenging, and innovative while enabling our employees to be collaborative, positive, and creative to reach our full potential. The Cahill Group is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Atlantica is an equal-opportunity employer. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Location Dartmouth, Nova Scotia