Health, Safety, Quality and Environment and Security Coordinator
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This position is a member of the Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE) team of the Canada Line Operation (fully automated public transit railway connecting Vancouver to Richmond and Vancouver to Airport). The incumbent will assist with the implementation and the maintenance of the ISO registered Safety, Quality and Environment Management Systems. This includes support with training and communications; data collection and analysis; handling of non-conformances; conducting audits; conducting site inspections at different shifts; hands on and on-the-job meetings; assisting workers and managers on the line; forming observations and recommendations from inspections; suggesting corrective actions and support with risk assessments; developing and maintaining all required programs; assisting with training of contractors, visitors and employees; making presentations and participating in departmental programs.
This opening is a 18-month contractual fixed term position.
This role will be based in Richmond, BC (Onsite Work)
Your role within the team:
- Provides HSE support such as on-the-job audits including hazard identification, conducting risk assessments, implementing the control measures, oversight with projects, acting as the HSE officer, at job sites and during line inspections.
- Provides advice to other department managers for improvement opportunities or risk reduction.
- Provides support with reviewing, understanding, implementing, and ensuring compliance with Corporate HSE requirements.
- Participates in regular maintenance scheduling and planning meetings to provide HSE oversight and recommendations.
- Works with worker representatives, managers, external providers, and other agencies closely to provide support and guidance.
- Coordinates and supports the first aid, hazardous waste, environmental and health management programs.
- Provides on-the-job training for new hires, contractors and other orientations as needed.
- Provides support with metrics reporting and data analysis.
- Provides support with maintaining the WorkSafeBC Certificate of Recognition program, Technical Safety BC Safety Management System, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Provides support with internal and external audits as established by the department.
- Leads the investigation of minor incidents and accidents, including determining root cause, corrective or preventive actions, and follow-up to ensure actions have been implemented effectively.
- Provides support with incident investigations, required reports, root cause analysis, claims management, gathers CCTV footage for investigation purposes, verifications, assigned projects, etc.
- Supports and maintains security programs such as: extracting images requested by police, issuing badges and keys to control access, and locker allocation.
- Maintains violence prevention programs and other duties as assigned to maintain the Canada Line Security Assurance program.
- Maintains the Risk Register and the Legal Register, reviews the regulatory changes on a periodic basis and provides updates on the applicable changes, works closely with the supervisor to support the implementation of the changes and ensure full compliance with required expectations.
- Provides administrative support for the Document Control program as necessary including reviewing and editing documentation.
- Maintains proper record keeping and confidentiality practices.
- Produces, delivers, and participates in presentations.
- Supports the implementation of the environmental programs and sustainability initiatives of the Canada Line.
- Maintains Company communications including bulletin boards, electronic screens and any other HSQE related platforms.
- Performs other duties as assigned and/or required in the HSQE field. This may be associated with any of the ISO Management Systems for Safety, Security, Quality and Environment.
Safety Responsibilities:
- Ensure all legal requirements are met with regards to safety and the environment.
- Cultivate a strong safety culture in the Company.
- Conduct site visits, audits and inspections from time-to-time.
- Safely escort others to conduct tours, such as external auditors from time-to-time.
- Act as a consultant relative to safety, quality, and environmental procedures, and concerns.
- Exercise a duty of care commensurate and exemplary of a safety professional.
Environmental Aspects:
- This role has no significant Environmental Aspects associated with it but the incumbent is expected to follow Company policy relative to all matters pertaining to the environment.
Security Aspects:
- The incumbent is expected to abide by all the established security protocols and support with enhancing the security of the developed systems and the Canada Line as defined within the projects.
Shift Work:
- This position mainly works on day shift but depending on the need of the organization, and since the Canada Line is a 24/7 operation, some night shifts and odd hours of work are required which will be arranged in advance.
- The position is mainly on-site with limited remote working which should be arranged in advance.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
- Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $55,200 - $75,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
The ideal candidate:
- Certificate or degree in Occupational Health and Safety preferable; or completion of certificate or graduate degree related to the work performed plus considerable related instructional experience. One to two years of experience in related field preferred.
- Certification and experience working as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) or Construction Safety Officer (CSO) is an asset.
- Comprehensive knowledge, practice and application of BC health & safety legislation.
- Occupational First Aid Intermediate certificate is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong skills in writing and making presentations.
- Ability to maintain independent thought and objective pursuit of facts whilst safe guarding the confidentiality of reports and investigation details as needed.
- Experience working in transit or public industry is preferred.
- Knowledge in aspects of HSQE, Risk Management and ISO standards for Safety, Quality and Environment is preferred.
- Experience or training in Management Systems including Safety, Security, Quality, Environment is preferred.
- Trained to conduct audits and experience auditing is preferred; ISO certified auditor for 9001, 14001, 45001, and COR certified is an asset.
- Qualified to register as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
- Capable of understanding the technology and operation of an electrically powered computer-controlled railway system.
- Ability to abide by AtkinsRéalis’s Code of Conduct especially maintaining confidentiality at all times and avoiding conflict of interest.
- Recognizing and respecting the diversity within the organization and promoting a culture of inclusiveness, ethics and diversity at all times.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
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