Field Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Field EHS Coordinator

Reports To: This is a Field Environmental Health and Safety Role, reporting to the Corporate EHSQ Manager.

Location: Various job sites across BC & Canada, including the head office in North Vancouver. A typical working rotation is 21 days on/ 7 days off. Accommodation and meal allowance provided.

Job Overview

Surespan Construction is a Canada-wide general contractor working on heavy civil construction projects with a focus on bridge construction. Focusing on ingenuity and value-engineering, Surespan highly prizes each individual's contribution to making it company a best-in-class employer and industry service provider.

Surespan Construction is looking for a Field EHS Coordinator to join with our project teams, on a contract basis, working across all Provinces and Territories throughout Canada. The candidate will be required to travel extensively to ensure multiple projects are mobilized safely and must therefore be flexible on working days.

The position will primarily be required to focus on; ensuring projects are mobilized safely, monitoring Project EHS compliance and ensuring that the teams and equipment are demobilized safely at the end of the project. The successful candidate will have a successful track record carrying out these activities and must thrive on the challenges of a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Develop EHS plans prior to project kick offs in alignment to client and legal requirements

Implement the safety program as established within the Corporate EHS Manual

Identify requirements and implement the EHS inspection program throughout the duration of the project

Facilitate safety orientations for all new hires and guests visiting the site;

Enforce EHS Policies and Procedures among the team, including contractors and sub-trade partners

Lead site safety meetings and record minutes

Submit the required daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports

Identify and address all unsafe acts and conditions

Initiate and support incident responses, notifications, and investigation activities

Conduct Toolbox meetings for site personnel

Review all Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA)

Conduct detailed Job Hazard Analyses for all tasks on site

Review and implement Safe Work Practices

Lead the site Emergency Response protocols in cooperation with site supervision

Maintain all site paper and electronic filing systems

Skills/Qualifications

Certified Construction Safety Officer (CSO) or NCSO designation

Current Level 3 First Aid accreditation 

Min 5 years’ experience in an EHS Position within the construction industry.

Excellent problem solving, leadership and communication skills

Ability to work with safety data and produce reports using computer-based technology

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Ability to take ownership and influence safety behaviors on site

Excellent comprehension of OH&S Regulation in multiple jurisdictions

Core Competencies

Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally

Flexible to change and open to constructive feedback

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Able to work independently with minimal supervision