HSE Officer – Construction Work Site

Jobtailor; Shawinigan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to oversee health, safety, and environmental programs on construction sites in Canada. You will drive compliance with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001, lead audits, and coordinate safety training and toolbox talks.

The role requires at least 3 years in HSE on construction sites, knowledge of provincial safety legislation, and strong communication skills to liaise with regulators, unions, and site teams. Travel and flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HSE management on a construction site or heavy industries.
• University degree in Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Provincial Construction Safety legislation.
• Experience in dealing with unionized environments.
• Experience on construction sites; hydro power plant experience is an asset.
• Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fulfillment of HSE requirements at construction sites per plans and regulations.
• Support Site Manager with HSE management and safety instruction implementation.
• Act as liaison with customer HSE and provincial regulatory agencies.
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE statistics reports.
• Assist with health, safety and environmental plan updates.
• Record and investigate accidents and incidents and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

HSE Management

Risk Identification

Root Cause Analysis

Safety Training

Auditing

Job Safety Analysis

Safety Inspections

Accident Investigation

Health and Safety Planning

Statistical Reporting

Education

University degree in Health and Safety or equivalent

Tools

OHSAS 18001

ISO 14001

COR Programs

Job description

• Ensure fulfillment of HSE requirements at construction sites according to HSE plans, company standards, customer requirements and government regulations
• Support the Site Manager with HSE management and implementation of safety instructions for workers and partners
• Act as the local liaison with the customer HSE organization and provincial regulatory agencies
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE statistics reports
• Assist with implementation and updating of health, safety and environmental plans
• Assist in risk identification and definition of control measures through safe work procedures and Job Safety Analysis
• Conduct and record regular safety checks and inspections
• Assist with toolbox talks
• Coordinate the safety committee
• Record and investigate accidents and incidents; perform root cause analysis on HSE issues
• Coordinate health, safety and environmental aspects of site activities
• Provide introductory and site-specific HSE training
• Coordinate required safety training on site
• Coordinate First Aid rescue, First Aid responders and Fire Protection programs
• Propose immediate corrections for HSE deficiencies and verify their effectiveness
• Maintain OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and COR programs at the site
• Support internal audits and coordinate external audits
• Coordinate with Workers Compensation as required
• Collaborate with the HSE Advisor on HSE Management System updates

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HSE management on a construction site or heavy industries
• University degree in Health and Safety or equivalent
• Knowledge of Provincial Construction Safety legislation
• Experience in dealing with unionized environment
• Experience working on construction sites; hydro power plant experience is an asset
• Strong communication skills (spoken and written) at all levels of the organization
• Leadership skills and ability to work as a team player following company common goals
• Proven auditor and trainer skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, root cause analysis expertise, sound judgment, initiative and creativity
• Willingness to travel and flexibility with work schedule
• Legal status to work in Canada is required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HSE management within construction environments, including risk identification, safety training, and compliance with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards. Proven ability to conduct audits, prepare reports, and implement safety measures effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HSE Management
• Risk Identification
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Training Coordination
• OHSAS 18001 Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• HSE Management
• Risk Identification
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Training
• Auditing
• Job Safety Analysis
• Safety Inspections
• Accident Investigation
• Health and Safety Planning
• Statistical Reporting

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Player
• Initiative

Industry Keywords

• Construction Safety Legislation
• Unionized Environment
• Hydro Power Plant Experience
• Health and Safety Degree
• Government Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• OHSAS 18001
• ISO 14001
• COR Programs