Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D Canada business as a Health and Safety & Environment Manager. Reporting to the Manager of Project Delivery, this position will be based out of the Toronto, Ontario region. The overall responsibility of this role is to provide health and safety support to the construction, commissioning and project teams. This position will require you to interact with a broad range of employees and contractors at worker, supervisory and management levels at various sites including throughout BC. Success in this role requires the ability to influence and lead others through a firm grasp of health and safety fundamentals and activities in alignment with the Qualus principles and safe work practices. Also integral to this role is a strong personal safety commitment and the demonstration of self-leadership capabilities. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Provide in-field coaching, training and support to construction coordinators/managers, contractors and commissioning personnel on Safe Work Practices and all HSSE related matters
Provide leadership and management of other safety professionals within the organization
Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to improve capabilities and capacity in areas such as Safe Work Permitting, Control of Hazardous Energy, Job Safety Analysis development, Leading Safety Conversations and Field Level Hazard Assessments
Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to monitor compliance against the client set standards, policies and procedures
Ensure that HSSE systems, processes, programs, tools and controls are applied consistently across teams throughout the organization
Make recommendations for improvements to procedures and safe work practices
Participate in the Pre Mobilization Safety Review processes
Review, audit and analyze data and provide recommendations to mitigate HSSE risk to the organization
Participate in and provide coaching at all levels of risk analysis
Participate in all levels of emergency response plan development for projects, as required and coordinate with construction coordinators/managers
Collaborate with training and development to establish and maintain Wood HSSE training program for Transmission and Distribution in accordance with the clients safety requirements
Become an additional resource to project team members who are required to enter incidents into IMS or who are looking to extract information from the system
Leading, facilitating, or participating in Root Cause Analysis incident investigations
Assist in the management of workplace injuries and illnesses cases, as required, as part of the Modified Return to Work Program
Assist HSSE personnel to develop relevant safety communications material to Construction CSU personnel and the constructors
Communicate a clear vision that generates commitment and support from all employees across the program and proactively develop and promote a strong safety culture
Liaise with existing contractors on site to guide and support their success and understanding of HSSE policies and procedures
Provide ongoing support for the on boarding and transition of new contractors to facilitate their establishment on site
Ensure contractors are in compliance with Qualus' policies, procedures and safe work practices

Qualifications

Completion of NCSO Program with 5 years' experience
Experience managing safety personnel
Completion of an Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, diploma or degree program from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution
CRSP designation
Worksafe BC experience
CSSE designation
Post-secondary certificate, diploma in related field and CSTS designation are required
Minimum of 5 years direct field experience in oil and gas/high voltage
Demonstrated understanding of Occupational Health & Safety legislation/regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and Power Point
Passion for Safety Excellence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skill with a sound understanding of root cause analysis
A valid, clean Class 5 driver's license is required
Excellent time management and prioritization skills, combined with the ability to drive multiple projects in an evolving, fast paced environment with changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

P&ID interpretation
PHA facilitation
HAZOP facilitation
Leadership skills
Highly developed strategic thinking and collaboration skills
Experience in investigation techniques and audit processes is desirable

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO Statement

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email careers@qualuscorp.com.

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