Health, Safety and Environment; HSE Advisor

Company Description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities available at any given time. We strive to provide our employees with more than just a job—we offer meaningful opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love.

For over 75 years, the companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have been dedicated to serving North American clients by creating and managing built environments that play a vital role in our economy and local communities. That's something we're truly proud of:
Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Join our Facilities Management Division on our Custodial and Maintenance team, where our people are driven by a desire to innovate, do social good, and move services forward in a safe manner. This permanent full-time position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia
, with a in-office work arrangement available. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, HSE, the HSE Advisor will mainly support Dexterra's Transit Operations portfolio and will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to operational teams in the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programs. The successful candidate will partner closely with operational leadership, employees, union representatives, Joint Health and Safety Committees, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance, drive positive safety outcomes, and foster a strong safety culture across multiple transit and infrastructure locations.

• Maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
• Identifying HSEQ risks, hazards, problems, and issues as early as possible and ensuring appropriate mitigating actions are implemented.
• Providing guidance and support to operational leadership on legislative requirements, company standards, policies, and industry best practices.
• Effectively communicating HSEQ expectations and initiatives to all stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Providing training resources, coaching, leadership, organization, and control to meet the company's HSEQ goals and objectives.
• Managing and measuring HSEQ program performance to achieve targeted business outcomes and continuous improvement objectives.
• Preparing and presenting monthly HSE statistics, trends, and performance reports for leadership review.
• Managing the administration and effectiveness of the health and safety program, including maintaining documentation, establishing performance measures, and reporting on program results.
• Conducting workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Leading or supporting incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action development, and follow-up activities.
• Monitoring compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, client requirements, and Dexterra policies and procedures.
• Coordinating with Disability Management and operational teams on workplace injury and illness claims.
• Ensuring all levels of management are informed of activities related to regulatory compliance, health and safety performance, and emerging risks.
• Participating in client meetings, safety committees, audits, and operational reviews as required.
• Working collaboratively within unionized environments to address health and safety concerns and support positive labour-management relations.

• University Degree or College Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in occupational health and safety.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Metro Vancouver and other locations within British Columbia as required.
• Strong working knowledge of WorkSafeBC legislation, occupational health and safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations, workplace inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and corrective action management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced…