HSE Lead - Suncor Site

Company Description:

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary:

Position: HSE Lead

Type: Full-time

Location: Suncor

Schedule: 4 on / 3 off (Mon-Thurs) 10-hour days

*Preference will be given to local candidates

Compensation Details:

• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits- eligible after 3 months of continuous service
  
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives:

• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition - Annual
• Company support for recertification of required tickets
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
• Overtime available but not guaranteed
• Accommodations provided - Available dependent upon role/site
• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub - Available dependent upon role and work location

Role Summary:

The HSE/Safety Lead works closely with multi-disciplined teams to provide HSE related services and direction to the team to continuously improve Bouchier's HSE performance. The HSE/Safety Lead has direct oversight of front-line safety personnel on various contracted worksites within the Bouchier Group to include coaching, mentoring, providing direction and performance management. He/she assists in department business planning and management to ensure best practices, policies and standards are integrated into day-to-day activities of our entire workforce.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Championing compliance with Health and Safety standards and legal regulations
• Support in the development, implementation and analysis of health and safety reporting systems
• Provide technical assistance during incident investigations to identify root causes of incidents; monitor follow-up actions to ensure they are completed in a timely manner and share outcomes with the organization
• Provide strategic safety expertise within safety and operations
• Benchmark HSE statistics and assist with WCB Case Management
• Provide subject matter expertise and coaching to operations and other safety team members
• Respond to diverse/complex queries on a broad range of safety-related topics
• Work with senior leaders, operations managers and the safety team to instill engagement ensuring effective field delivery and understanding of safety standards, programs and safety communication
• Developing creative ways to ensure the organization's safety culture is improved
• Assist, as a subject matter expert, in the development of training programs to develop the skills of personnel in HSE related matters
• Assist in the development of SMART annual safety performance objectives and targets, and provide stewardship to such, on a regular basis
• Formulate training and educational materials to create a safe environment for employees
• Review and update policies, procedures and work practices on an ongoing basis, and verify compliance with health and safety regulations
• Remain current of all HSE related legislation
• Train employees on best practices to ensure safety while completing day to day work
• Engage in safety observations and carry out incident investigations and risk assessments
• Respond to diverse/complex queries on a broad range of safety-related topics
• Coordinate safety meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety
• NCSO certification
• CRSP designation an asset
• 5 -10 years' experience directly related to safety, in field of upstream oil and gas, oil sands, or heavy construction industries
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with clean abstract
• Above average communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of WCB claims managements systems and modified work programs
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds is a must
• Ability to identify problems/issues, and generate new solutions to complex problems
• Strong computer skills, with advanced use of Excel and Word
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant OH&S regulations and safety codes, and exceptional ability to interpret and communicate them
• Must be self-motivated with excellent organization skills
• CSTS and OSSA Regional Orientation or OSSA BSO (Basic Safety Orientation before December 31, 2018) or CSO (Common Safety Orientation after January 1, 2019)
• All applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English

Application Instructions:

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers

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The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.