HSE Manager in Prince George

Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. Lycopodium Americas is currently recruiting for an HSE Manager to join our growing Blackwater Site Project in British Columbia. Reporting to the Construction Manager with a dotted line to the HSEQ Manager Americas, the HSE Manager will provide specialist advice to ensure the project is delivered professionally and safely in line with Company, Client and industry requirements.

The HSE Manager's role includes:

• Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions in the workplace and external environments.
• Investigating accidents and environmental incidents.
• Liaising with engineers, management, and health and safety authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence.
• Providing advice and training on safety protocols.
• Conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization/government standards related to health and safety and the environment.

The tasks you'll perform include:

• Supporting and guiding day-to-day construction site operational objectives and ensuring policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by employees, customers, and stakeholders.
• Confirming all HSE initiatives of the Project team are aligned with Company, Client, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Administering and implementing HSE policies, plans and procedures to mitigate risks and safely deliver the project.
• Ensuring all dealings with Client, Vendors and other external stakeholders are professional and in line with the ethos of the business.
• Managing all members of the HSE team in compliance with applicable legal and project specific requirements in addition to current industry work codes and standards.
• Maximising the productivity and efficiency of the HSE team by planning, scheduling and the appropriate allocation of all resources to ensure deliverables are met.
• Planning, developing and implementing HSE related plans, processes, and procedures, as required, to enable the efficient management of the Project and ensure HSE targets and reporting are met.

The expertise you'll bring includes:

• Technical Certificate/Tertiary Education Qualification, Degree or Diploma in Health and Safety Management (desirable) or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in HSE Management in mineral processing and or related industries in international projects.
• Ideally site based with at least 5 years experience in EPC/EPCM at a senior level.
• High attention to detail and sound knowledge of HSE policy and procedures.
• Proficient understanding of business acumen with the ability to adapt to different business environments.
• Excellent ability to influence stakeholders of different cultures both written and verbal.
• Ability to work with people at all levels within an organisation and external providers.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Supervisor Certification as required by section 26 and 1.12.6 of the Code.

The benefits we'll provide include:

• A strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development.
• Involvement in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.
• Investment in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Flexible work arrangements to balance work with other commitments, like family or study.
• A variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, RRSP matching, healthcare spending account, discount and rewards programs, and much more.

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for every candidate by responding to every application. We do not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates and to ensure fairness; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will work with you to provide the support you need.