HSE Specialist, Contract Requirements

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a HSE Commercial Specialist, to provide support to WSP internal operations to primarily focus on prime contractor/constructor and high-risk project review HSE terms and conditions and HSE strategy during proposal and award phase to limit business HSE risks, liability and to prevent injuries.

Working in partnership with several WSP internal clients and resource function (ex. Project Manager, Project Directors, Legal team, HSE team...) the HSE Commercial Specialist is accountable for the effective development and implementation of the HSE review and approval process of selected projects.

This position has a national scope and will be reporting to the Senior Manager, HSE Key Client and Major Project Support .

This position will be time sensitive not to delay the awards of potential projects. This position will also support other various initiatives, as judged necessary.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Review and approval of HSE high-risk projects RFP & proposal to ensure
  • HSE terms and conditions are limited to an acceptable business risk, provide clarifications or questions for project manager to bring-up to client.
  • Proper strategy and budget have been established to attainment of primary business goal, which is to prevent injuries.
• Establish effective communications with the different stakeholders.
• Develop and implement an efficient HSE review process to be integrated in new company softwares/platforms.
• Consultation and participation of internal clients to optimizing review and approval process within the 4 different sector's reality.
• Provide HSE coaching and mentoring, our internal client in HSE contract review and planning.
• Analysis, recommend solutions and provide follow-through.
• Perform a wide range of HSE duties related to development, administration, and implementation for the project's proposal, award phases and others in HSE department.
• Review related HSE documentation.
• Assist with implementation of HSE legal changes or through knowledge of industry best practices.

* This position may require some sites visits to better understand the most frequent project scope of work for our 4 main business sectors.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• This position could appeal to an individual with education and experience in a variety of disciplines including HSE, Legal, Contracts Management, or Business Administration.
• Strong understanding of the different provincial regulations regarding prime contractor/constructor, employer duties and HSE regulations.
• Strong communication skills in English and French (written & verbal).
• Intermediate to senior experience level in construction or manufacturing industry.
• Excel in developing processes and having a strong understanding of project management in all phases.
• Knowledge of Canadian provinces OH&S Acts, regulations.
• Autonomy and self-motivated team player.
• Proficient computer skills and thorough understanding of Microsoft office suite.
• Experience in leading disciplinary and harassment investigation cases and provide recommendation.

Skills & Attributes

• Be internal customer focused.
• Be a change agent with strong grounded personality.
• Detail-oriented and can work under time pressure.
• Plans and aligns effective planning and organizing of work for setting appropriate priorities that aligns with WSP strategy.
• Ability to resolve complex technical issues with other disciplines.
• Proactively identifying improvement needs and making changes that result in better outcomes.
• Being flexible and adaptable by being continuously change-ready and adjusting approach and demeanour to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Being accountable, transparent, and acting with integrity.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required to perform this job. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job evolves to adjust to the company strategic orientation.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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