Senior Health and Safety Specialist

About the role

Stantec is seeking an individual to coordinate the implementation of Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) program within the Environmental Services Business Operating Unit in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments, planned job observations, and worksite inspections independently and with leadership (which may require overnight travel).
• Provide technical assistance to project teams with pre-job planning and hazard assessments for field activities and the integration of client HSSE requirements.
• Work with the HSSE Managers to track and manage incidents, identify effective preventative and corrective actions, and develop and share lessons learned.
• Help identify medical surveillance requirements based on anticipated project exposures.
• Apply practical knowledge and experience to independently solve HSSE problems related to areas within their operational control.
• Support project teams during internal and third-party audits.
• Promote HSSE within the area of responsibility with the goal of continuous improvement of HSSE culture.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• A professional safety certification is considered an asset but is not required. Preferred certifications include: CSP/CRSP, CIH, SME – CMSP, ASP, GSP, OHST or CHST.
• Extensive experience in HSSE related to field operations is required.
• Maintain required field HSSE courses to work in the relevant sectors.
• Strong leadership skills and the capability to assess priorities and to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program, health savings account, flexible spending account, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave.
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• Vacation and sick leave.