Senior Health and Safety Specialist Job Available at CDM Smith

Senior Health and Safety Specialist CDM Smith

CDM Smith, established in 1947, is a global engineering and construction company known for providing innovative solutions across infrastructure, water, environment and energy sectors. The company was founded by three visionary leaders: Arthur Coogan, Thomas David and Howard McLaughlin, whose initials form the “CDM” in the company’s name. Over the years, CDM Smith has grown into a multinational corporation with a strong emphasis on sustainability and delivering long-term value to its clients.

The firm operates as an employee-owned organization, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility. This ownership model allows CDM Smith to remain independent and prioritize its mission of addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

The company’s headquarters is located in Boston, Massachusetts, but it has a presence in multiple countries, serving clients across diverse industries and geographies.

CDM Smith has consistently been recognized for its excellence in engineering and environmental services, earning numerous industry awards and accolades. It is also deeply committed to innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology and interdisciplinary expertise to drive impactful solutions.

With a workforce of over 5,000 professionals, the organization emphasizes employee development and client satisfaction as cornerstones of its ongoing success.

• Pay: Starting from $100,464 annually.
• Job Type: Full-time position.
• Location: Based in Vancouver, BC.

Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Hazard Identification:

• • Recognizes potentially dangerous working conditions and identifies unsafe actions taken by employees and subcontractors.
  • Engages in safety management processes and collaborates closely with project personnel to maintain a safe environment.

Risk Control Measures:

• • Conducts detailed research and reviews to recommend suitable safety controls.
  • Ensures that recommended corrective measures are thoroughly implemented.

Safety Guidance:

• • Provides expert advice to managers regarding safety concerns, ensuring activities adhere to corporate, client and regulatory standards.

Health and Safety Plans:

• • Develops, reviews and approves health and safety strategies for new projects within the assigned unit and region.
  • Assigned to projects that range from moderately complex to highly intricate.

Subcontractor Management:

• • Conducts evaluations to assess subcontractor capabilities and compatibility with project safety requirements.
  • Reviews health and safety submissions from both subcontractors and contractors.

Training Programs:

• • Supports corporate initiatives by creating employee safety orientation and craft-specific training programs.
  • Implements training plans and monitors their effectiveness.

Incident Management:

• • Documents, investigates and reports accidents, safety violations or unsafe practices.
  • Conducts or oversees property damage and personal injury investigations, ensuring appropriate follow-up on corrective measures.
  • Submits comprehensive reports to health and safety managers and senior leadership.

Performance and Development:

• • Provides input on performance evaluations and recommends staff development initiatives.
  • Proposes targeted training programs for employees.

Health and Safety Program Administration:

• • Manages assigned program elements, including but not limited to:
    • Training initiatives.
    • Medical surveillance programs.
    • Security measures.
    • Incident prevention strategies, such as the “Good Catch” program.
    • Third-party prequalification processes.

Compensation and Injury Management:

• • Assists with workers’ compensation cases and oversees injury management protocols.

Safety Audits and Inspections:

• • Conducts area surveillance inspections and air quality testing within assigned units or regions.
  • Leads the development and execution of corporate safety audits.
  • Participates in external compliance audits evaluating corporate safety programs.

Documentation and Reporting:

• • Reviews and ensures the accuracy and completeness of safety-related records and reports.
  • Ensures timely submission of documentation following established protocols.
  • Implements corrective actions when necessary.

Inspector Collaboration:

• • Accompanies health, safety and insurance inspectors on site tours.

Other Duties:

• • Takes on additional responsibilities as required to meet project and organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Certifications:
  • Specific certifications may be necessary depending on federal, provincial or contractual requirements.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
  • Equivalent experience may be considered in place of a formal degree.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
  • The travel frequency will depend on job duties, workload and project demands, estimated at approximately 10%.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

• CDM Smith Inc., along with its divisions and subsidiaries, retains the right to conduct background checks. These checks may include criminal history, employment verification, education verification, licensure validation, credit checks and motor vehicle records where applicable.
• Drug testing may be mandated for designated positions.
• Background checks are initiated only after a formal job offer is made for positions in the United States. Internationally, the timing of such checks will comply with local statutory laws. These checks will never occur before an interview process.
• Interviews of qualified individuals are conducted prior to requesting a criminal background check. Applications do not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history before an interview.
• Criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates. Employment is contingent on successful completion of the background investigation.
• During employment, additional checks (including motor vehicle records and drug testing) may be required by CDM Smith or its clients.

Agency Disclaimer

• Recruitment agencies must have a signed Placement Agreement from CDM Smith’s Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for candidate placements.
• Commitments from other CDM Smith employees (verbal or written) are not binding.
• Unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith or resumes submitted to employees outside the CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) are considered CDM Smith’s property and no placement fee will be paid.

Compensation

• Minimum Annual Pay: $100,464.
• Maximum Annual Pay: $160,758.

Additional Information

• Business Unit: NAU.
• Group: WNC.
• Assignment Category: Full-time, regular employment.
• Employment Type: Local.
• Visa Sponsorship:
  • Not available for this role.
  • Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of hire.
  • The position does not include immigration sponsorship or support.