Role description:Arcadis is looking for a
SeniorHealth, Safety, and Environmental Inspector to support the strategic development, execution, and oversight of all field-level and regulatory safety and sustainability programs. This role supports the provision of safety oversight for high-risk marine and onshore civil construction.
Role accountabilities:The Senior Health, Safety, and Environmental Inspector is entrusted in supporting the development and implementation of safety strategies and related procedures, ensuring compliance, managing and reporting risk, conducting analysis, and engaging with stakeholders to create enthusiasm, commitment and fully participate with the HSE program.
This role falls within the Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) team, lead by the ESDC-Lead but report s directly to the HSE-Manager.
As a critical partner within the ESDC team this role works closely with all other disciplines in Construction and Design disciplines. The Senior Health, Safety, and Environmental Inspector is expected to support a culture where people are put first by identifying risks first. Arcadis' global health and safety policy targets a
zero-incident culture.
As a key supporting role to a manger, you will set the tone for accountability, collaboration, and professionalism, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and fostering a culture of authenticity, respect, trust, and innovation.
Ultimately, we are seeking an approachable, engaging site leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces complexity, and cares about creating a lasting impact on culture and performance.
Key Deliverables
Safety Leadership & Emergency Management: Supporttheoverseeing of underground and marine risks specifically tailored to specialized tunneling operations and immersed tube tunnel (ITT) casting. Coordinate tunnel rescue protocols and establish emergency response frameworks for high-risk working environments. Support the management of on-site safety personnel, including HSE coordinators, advisors, and field technicians. Help organize regular emergency drills to guarantee immediate readiness for complex, multi-jurisdictional incidents.
Environmental Compliance & Permitting: Assist
enforcing the Environmental Assessment Certificate commitments mandated by the BC Environmental Assessment Office. Help in the management of regulatory compliance under the Water Sustainability Act, Fisheries Act (DFO), Wildlife Act, and Navigation Protection Act. Support the implementation of environmental management plans focusing on turbidity control, dredging impacts, and fish/wildlife habitat protections. When instructed interface with regulatory agencies and Indigenous communities to resolve permitting deficiencies and address environmental impacts.
Governance, Audits & Training: Aid in the execution of continuous safety audits to maintain mandatory Certificate of Recognition (COR) compliance and ISO 45001/14001 standards. Lead incident investigations by utilizing advanced root-cause analysis to mitigate recurrence. Aid in the performance of Field Level Hazard Analyses (FLHAs) and implement rigorous risk assessment protocols across all work shifts. Deliver site-specific orientations and ongoing technical safety training programs for a massive multi-trade workforce.
Data & Reporting: Support the collation and analysis of HSE and Integrity Management performance metrics; share insights and make strategic recommendations to peers, other department leads, senior leadership and Clients.
Culture Champion: Set the tone for a culture that prioritizes safety and integrity; champion safety at all levels by listening, coaching, and educating with a focus on practical, lasting impact.
Qualifications & Experience:The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience specializing in transportation projects.
Other key qualifications include:
- a bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- minimum, College certificate or equivalent certifications combined with over 15 years of relevant experience
- National Construction Health and Safety Certificate
- Occupational Safety Certificates
- Working knowledge of MS Office and health & safety software assets
- Excellent communication skills
The salary range for this position is $84 800 - $127 200. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
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