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 of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work 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.
• A Canadian success story - we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, ports, and buildings, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who 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.

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• 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.