Senior HSE Business Partner

Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Job Description
There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for? GHD has an opening in our Canada Central Region for a Senior Health and Safety Professional who aspires to become an active leader in a vibrant, well-established company.

GHD’s HSE Team supports the day-to-day business needs for the Canada Central Region (Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan), for a diverse array of private and public sector clients, including in the areas of heavy construction, engineering design, environmental site services, landfill operations, geotechnical engineering and field inspections, hazardous material spill and emergency response services, materials testing laboratory environments, mining, and construction administration. GHD’s Canada Central offices are located in Waterloo, St.

Catharines, Mississauga, Toronto, Markham, Whitby, Peterborough, and Ottawa.

At GHD, our core values are Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity. The HSE Team’s role is critical to GHD’s business to ensure the safety of our people, clients, and community.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Report to and assist the Canada Central Regional HSE Manager in the delivery of GHD’s HSE Management System and initiatives.
• Provide support and guidance across all levels of the organization to ensure compliance with Regional legislative requirements and GHD’s HSE procedures.
• Support the Regional HSE team with the coordination and completion of annual internal and external Certificate of Recognition (COR) audits in Ontario.
• Lead investigations into HSE incidents and near misses, analyze root causes, implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, ensure timely reporting in accordance with GHD and regulatory requirements, and remain available to respond and prepare reports in a timely manner when needed.
• Provide support and guidance to project teams with the development and implementation of comprehensive health safety and environment plans and job safety environmental analyses.
• Manage work related injury claims and development of return-to-work plans.
• Support Regional HSE training programs, including onboarding training for new employees, coordination and delivery of internal and external training, and the development of new training content as needed.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate HSE prevention programs, procedures, and occupational health and safety monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with employees and managers on risk identification and elimination, while promoting preventative actions.
• Provide leadership to promote positive HSE culture and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate Joint Health and Safety Committees/Health and Safety Representative requirements for offices, materials testing laboratories and active construction project sites.
• Conduct inspections of GHD offices, laboratories, and active construction project sites to identify existing and potential risks, recommend mitigation strategies, implement preventative and corrective measures, and perform follow-up verification.
• Facilitate GHD’s crisis and emergency management programs.
• Coordinate the collection of HSE performance measurements, identify areas for improvement, and prepare relevant reports.
• Assist with the development of HSE…