HSE Manager in Prince George

Company Overview

Cutting Edge Consulting Inc. is a forward-thinking industrial construction and crane services provider operating across BC, Alberta, and Yukon.

With a strong local presence in Kamloops and Prince George, our team leverages over 45 years of combined expertise to deliver exceptional safety, quality, and innovation.

Our commitment to integrity, culture, and continuous improvement drives us to set industry standards and ensure client satisfaction.

Overview

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Manager to lead our safety initiatives across multiple projects.

In this vital role, you will develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety programs that promote a culture of safety excellence.

Your leadership will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while fostering a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk mitigation.

Position Summary

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's safety management system.

The role supports field operations by ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements, conducting inspections and audits, investigating incidents, delivering training, and managing safety documentation.

The Health & Safety Manager provides direct supervision and leadership to the safety team and acts as the primary operational resource for construction safety matters.

This position reports to the Director, HSE & Risk Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Program Administration
• Implement and maintain company health and safety programs.
• Ensure all safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices are effectively communicated and followed.
• Maintain COR certification requirements and audit readiness.
• Assist with development and updating of safety documentation.
• Field Safety Operations
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and compliance audits.
• Verify completion of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual safety documentation.
• Ensure project safety requirements are understood and adhered to.
• Support supervisors and managers with safe work planning.
• Conduct spot inspections and hazard assessments.
• Incident Management
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain incident reporting records and recommendations.
• Track safety metrics and prepare operational reports.
• Management Systems Administration
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the organization's Health and Safety Management System in accordance with ISO 45001 requirements and company standards.
• Ensure all required documentation, procedures, records, inspections, audits, and corrective actions are maintained and compliant with ISO 45001 and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal audits, support external audits, and monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Work with operational leaders to integrate ISO 45001 requirements into daily safety practices, project planning, and field operations.
• Monitor system effectiveness and raise any gaps, risks, or compliance concerns to the Director, HSE & Risk Compliance.
• Training & Competency Management
• Conduct employee safety orientations.
• Deliver ongoing safety training and toolbox talks.
• Ensure certifications, tickets, and training records remain current.
• Support supervisors with competency verification.
• Project Safety Planning
• Develop Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs).
• Prepare project-specific hazard assessments and safety documentation.
• Coordinate client-required safety submissions.
• Participate in pre-job planning and project kick-off meetings.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Supervise and coach Safety Coordinators and other safety personnel.
• Support safety committees, manage monthly safety meetings, support execution of annual Safety Summit as needed.
• Foster a positive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Escalate significant risks and compliance concerns to the Director.
• Success Measures
• Safety documentation is complete and current.
• Regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Audits and inspections are completed on schedule.
• Corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Project safety plans are completed before project mobilization.
• Employee training and certifications remain current.
• Safety incidents and lost-time injuries are reduced.
• Required Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of progressive construction health and safety experience.
• Experience managing safety programs in a construction, crane, transportation, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Work Safe BC regulations and COR requirements.
• Effective leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred
• NCSO, CRST, CRSP, or equivalent safety designation.
• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• COR Auditor certification.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work Location: In person
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