Corporate HSE Coordinator, Systems & Assurance - Michels Canada

Corporate HSE Coordinator, Systems & Assurance
Full-time, Permanent
Nisku, AB

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About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor specializing in energy, infrastructure, and construction. Headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, we also operate offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned, global construction organization with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany, headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

We are currently looking for an HSE Coordinator, Systems & Assurance to join our team in Nisku, AB. The HSE Coordinator, Systems & Assurance plays a critical role in strengthening the company’s safety culture and advancing HSE systems across the organization. This position supports corporate and field operations by identifying emerging best practices, assessing new tools and strategies, and helping implement practical solutions that reduce risk and improve performance. Through program development, data analysis, reporting, and audits, the HSE Coordinator delivers actionable insights that support governance, compliance, and effective risk management.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture by communicating clear expectations, identifying hazards, and supporting the timely correction of unsafe conditions and at-risk behaviours.


• Analyze leading and lagging HSE indicators to identify trends and critical risks and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance.


• Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations on HSE performance, risk, and compliance for leaders, committees, and operational teams.


• Plan and conduct internal audits and support external audits; track, validate, and verify corrective and preventive actions to completion.


• Conduct targeted field visits to assess the effectiveness and usability of HSE programs and procedures.


• Oversee local office, shop, and yard safety programs, including inspections, incident investigations, regular safety meetings, and written directives such as Emergency Response Plans and Job Hazard Analyses.


• Maintain HSE management system documentation and document control requirements, including templates, standards, and procedures, to support consistency and accessibility across the organization.


• Provide HSE deliverables for bids and project start-up, including plans, reporting expectations, and checklists, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and client requirements.


• Conduct gap assessments against internal standards, client expectations, and industry best practices, and develop action plans to address identified gaps.


• Collaborate with Corporate HSE and operational leaders to plan and deliver HSE initiatives, communications, and continuous improvement projects aligned with organizational objectives.


• Gather feedback from field teams and translate it into practical system and program improvements.


• Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of HSE programs, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory, client, and corporate requirements.


• Ensure HSE programs are fit for purpose, user-friendly, and scalable across projects and provinces.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including pilot programs for new tools, technologies, and processes, as well as roll-out strategies for new or revised HSE programs.


• Create supporting materials, including guides, toolkits, and presentations, to build understanding and drive adoption.


• Prepare and lead monthly HSE team presentations.

Requirements:

• A post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field and minimum 5-years relevant experience.


• NCSO certification required; Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation is considered an asset.


• Training and experience in incident investigation, including methodologies such as DNV SCAT, TapRooT, and similar.


• Training in Energy-Based Safety and Human and Organizational Performance (HOP).


• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.


• Willingness to travel occasionally, as required.

Benefits:
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/. 

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: [email protected]. 

**Please be aware! **
 It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

• Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.


• All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com or @michels.us


• Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.


• We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.  

We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to [email protected]. 

Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply. 

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