Senior HSE Coordinator

bird; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction is seeking a Senior HSE Coordinator to ensure compliance with the HSE program and Alberta legislation across multiple Calgary sites. The role focuses on promoting safety culture, coaching field teams, and rigorous hazard management.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, risk assessments, and ongoing HSE training in collaboration with site leadership. A NCSO designation is required, with additional certifications considered an asset.

Qualifications

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation required.
• CRSP or Occupational Health and Safety Certificate an asset but not mandatory.
• Standard First Aid - Advanced first aid an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote a proactive safety culture on site.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and advice on HSE matters to field personnel.
• Identify, document, and control hazards on the worksite.
• Ensure incidents are reported, investigated, and corrective actions implemented.
• Maintain HSE bulletin board and ensure documentation is available for review.
• Ensure PPE and safety equipment are in place and maintained.
• Lead safety meetings and follow up on action items.
• Review and enforce Bird and client safe work practices and procedures.
• Maintain daily field observations and site inspections.
• Liaise between client and crew on HSE concerns.
• Perform site inspections and participate in orientation and training activities.

Skills

HSE leadership

Safety culture

Coaching / mentoring

Communication skills

Education

NCSO designation

CRSP or OH&S certificate

First Aid - Advanced

Job description

Senior HSE Coordinator

Reporting to the HSE Manager, the Senior HSE Coordinator will work to ensure compliance with Bird Construction Industrial Health, Safety and Environment Management Program, Occupational Health and Safety legislation, and the client site-specific requirements.

This position is based on multiple project sites within and around Calgary, AB.

What You Will Be Working On

• Collaboratively work with site leadership to develop and facilitate an overall proactive safety culture on the work site.
• Act as a resource to field personnel to provide coaching, mentoring, and advice on all HSE related matters.
• Ensure that hazards associated with the work site are identified, documented, and controlled.
• Ensure all incidents on the worksite are reported, investigated, and documented in accordance with Bird Construction and client requirements, and corrective action plans are implemented.
• Develop and maintain an HSE communication bulletin board to ensure required documentation is readily available for review.
• Ensure that safety equipment and required personal protective equipment is in place as required, and any equipment with deficiencies is removed from service and repaired or replaced.
• Assist leadership in daily toolbox and weekly safety meetings and assists action items brought up in the HSE meetings as required.
• Ensure Bird Construction and client safe work practices, policies, and procedures are reviewed.
• Maintain field presence and documents daily observations - 85% of each day.
• Review field level hazard assessments, hazard identification, observation, and inspection forms daily to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Liaise between client and crew to discuss HSE concerns.
• Perform work site inspections in accordance with Bird Construction and client requirements.
• Participate and lead ongoing orientation and training initiatives.
• Other responsibilities as requested by the site management.

What We Are Looking For

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation required
• CRSP or Occupational Health and Safety Certificate an asset but not mandatory
• Standard First Aid - Advanced first aid an asset
• 10+ years' HSE field experience
• Excellent working knowledge of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• Valid Drivers License
• WCB claim management understanding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• End-User Fall Protection, Confined Space
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
• Ability to remain objective and maintain a factual perspective when dealing with questions and inquiries
• Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail
• Ability to deliver a message to a large group
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Understand the dynamics of working with unionize and non-unionized trades.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada's skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the futur