Marine Construction Health & Safety Field Officer

WSP in Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Officer to oversee marine construction projects in beautiful British Columbia. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while working in a dynamic field environment. Candidates will enjoy a flexible work schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to contribute to a culture of safety and collaboration. Join a team that values inclusion and is committed to making a positive impact on both the environment and the community. If you are passionate about safety and ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of Marine Construction Health and Safety experience required.
• Proven record of developing a strong safety culture on project sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and WSP safety requirements.
• Conduct safety observations and maintain safety reports.
• Participate in site safety meetings and communicate safety stats.

Skills

Marine Construction Health and Safety

Effective Communication Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Attention to Detail

Education

Valid Standard First Aid Certificate

BC CSA SiteReadyBC Training

Job description

Marine Construction Health & Safety Field Officer

Job Description

Flexible to all locations in BC

WSP is seeking a field-based Health & Safety Officer to oversee day-to-day health and safety during the execution of marine construction projects in BC, Canada. The position will report to the Construction Manager.The Health & Safety Officer will be part of the WSP field team. The position is anticipated to start June 2025 and run until February 2026 with opportunity to extend.

Please note that this opportunity is rotation based, two weeks on and two weeks off, at a remote project location near Squamish, BC.Travel to the project location is paid for by WSP.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusionandbelonging
• OurFlexibleWork Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, ports, and buildings, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygoodpeoplewho are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Assist Project Supervisor and other WSP staff in ensuring compliance with and enforces applicable HSE Legislation, Regulations, Codes and Standards as well as WSP and Client specific HSE requirements.
• Work in the field on a rotation basis,10 to 13 hours per day while on rotation. Alternating dayshift and nightshift is a requirement.
• Travel by boat will be required.
• Demonstrate an interest in the health and safety of people; set a good example for workers by attitude, conduct and compliance with safety requirements.
• Reviews and maintains project specific H&S program, ERP, work plans, JSA’s, and permits.
• Serve as the initial contact for all site-specific health and safety activities.
• Suspend any operation that threatens the health or safety of workers or the public and immediately notifying the Supervisor and Project Manager.
• Take prudent measures to reduce hazards or to correct unsafe conditions or actions when becoming aware of such unsafe or potentially unsafe work conditions.
• Provide for active worker participation in the project H&S Program; provide information, instruction, and training to workers necessary for the protection of their health and safety.
• As Prime Contractor, coordinates on multi-employer project sites with all parties, including the Client and subcontractors.
• Assess risks and identify, prioritize, and control hazards on the project, prior to starting work activities and during work activities. Include review of JSA’s and reviews FLHA’s and permits.
• Participate in site safety meetings such as daily tailgate meetings, weekly safety meetings, etc.
• Conduct observations and inspections; identify and implement corrective actions for hazards.
• Complete near miss, incident, and safety observations reporting.
• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis of any incidents.
• Participate in client facing meetings/inspections and communicates Health and Safety stats and presentations.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain all safety reports and records as required by the WSP H&S Program.
• Participates in Joint Health and Safety Committees, as applicable.
• Provides and maintains stock of personal protective equipment and enforces its use.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Minimum three (3) years of Marine Construction Health and Safety experience
• Valid Standard First Aid certificate or equivalent, or able to obtain within two weeks of employment
• Valid BC CSA SiteReadyBC training, or ability to pass this training
• Effective communication skills, comfortable with presentation of H&S presentations and able to build strong working relationships with peers.
• Proven record of developing, implementing, and embedding a strong safety culture on project sites.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical safety expectations and issues both written and oral.
• Effective/competent Microsoft Office 365 application user (e.g., Word, Excel, and SharePoint).
• Comfortable in both client and other 3rd party environments; able to build exemplary workingrelationships with client and other stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Health and Safety Officers must be capable of wearing all required PPE, including respirators, if required.
• Valid full class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to climb exterior ladders on marine vessels twenty to thirty feet long; traverse up and down four to six storeys of stairs inside marine vessels.

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia):$74,600 to $102,600

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Job Info

• Job Identification 68407
• Posting Date 04/11/2025, 10:22 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value ourpeople and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.