Position: Health & Safety Coordinator

Reports to: AVP Pipeline and Terminals Operations

Estimated Start Date: November 1-2026

Work Location: Ancaster Ontario (moving to Smithville, ON)

Job Type: Full Time / Exempt

Medical Benefits: Yes

Compensation: Hourly wage ($42.50-$50.00) CAD

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Experience: 3–5 years of experience in the health and safety field. Working knowledge of provincial health and safety legislation; exposure to federal regulations, the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) Onshore Pipeline Regulations, or CSA Z662 is an asset.

Experience supporting the development and maintenance of health and safety policies, procedures, and programs; exposure to management systems or spill response plans is an asset.

Experience conducting hazard or risk assessments and helping ensure preventative and mitigative measures are applied.

Experience participating in inspections, with an interest in building experience working with external safety agencies. Ability to identify health and safety risks with implementation of corrective actions to ensure continuous regulatory compliance.

Other: Must be eligible to work in Canada and travel internationally.

ABOUT US

Westover Express (WEX) acquired the former Enbridge Line 10 pipeline and began operational ownership in September of 2023. The pipeline carries oil from Enbridge Pipeline’s terminal in Westover, Ontario to United Refining Company’s 78-mile-long Kiantone Pipeline in West Seneca, New York to supply United’s approximately 70,000 barrel-per-day (“bpd”) refinery in Warren, Pennsylvania.

POSITION SUMMARY

WEX is seeking a cooperative, systems minded, and values-driven individual to join our team as a Health & Safety Coordinator. This role supports the administration of the health and safety program, providing technical guidance and program support across Maintenance and Operations, Major Projects, Engineering, facility and pipeline integrity, and contractor-related activities. The position supports WEX safety strategy by coordinating site-specific orientation, contractor oversight, and the H&S; continuous improvement program.

The Health & Safety Coordinator will translate safety strategy, standards, and operational requirements into clear, usable, and sustainable processes, workflows, tools, guidance, and field-ready solutions. The successful candidate will engage leaders, supervisors, workers, contractors, technical specialists,



and all others needed to ensure health and safety programs are risk-based, fit for purpose, and effective in the field. They will help simplify requirements, reduce process clutter, improve document usability, support business cases, and strengthen safety culture through practical implementation.

Reporting to the AVP Pipeline and Terminals Operations, this role offers mentorship and hands-on exposure to federally regulated pipeline operations, while maintaining broader program responsibility. WEX is willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates aptitude, motivation, and a strong interest in health and safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the administration of health and safety, with ongoing monitoring of activities for the Westover Express pipeline, staff, hired contractors and associated facilities, including:

- Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations, and review the quality of field-level hazard assessments and investigation reports.
- Develop and maintain Job Hazard Analyses, Safe Work Practices, and safe work procedures.
- Coordinate H&S; training and onboarding for WEX staff and contractors, including the contractor orientation program and tracking of mandatory certifications.
- Track leading and lagging indicators and corrective actions, including for contractors, and report on the effectiveness of project HS&E; plans.
- Monitor compliance with applicable federal and provincial requirements and assist with regulatory inspections and agency interactions in coordination with WEX leadership.
- Recognize and report safety-related pipeline conditions and spill-related reportable events, internally and to regulatory agencies, including root cause analyses and follow-up documentation.
- Serve on the WEX Spill Response Team: take part in drills, inspect spill response equipment, and help review and maintain regulated spill response plans.
- Coordinate occupational hygiene testing (e.g., respirator fit testing, noise dosimetry, lead sampling).




- Support the WEX Integrated Management System (“WIMS”) committee with KPI tracking, the Continuous Improvement Plan, quarterly executive reporting, and the annual WIMS event.
- Maintain adequate stock of safety equipment (PPE, fire extinguishers, respirators, etc.).
- Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Safety Management, or related fields is preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in these fields and/or experience in health and safety, environmental, pipeline, or industrial safety are preferred. Relevant health and safety certifications or training (e.g., First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, Joint Health and Safety Committee training) are considered an asset.

Working knowledge of provincial occupational health and safety legislation is required; knowledge of federal requirements is an asset.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

- Demonstrates a safety-first mentality and promotes safe work practices.
- Accountable and organized, and able to work independently with guidance from leadership.
- Able to stay composed in elevated-risk situations and perform effectively under pressure while handling multiple tasks.
- Confident communicator, comfortable participating in face-to-face meetings with field crews, contractors, and leadership.
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Able to engage professionally with members of the public, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Position is based Out of Niagara/Hamilton area in Ontario.
- Primarily office-based, with occasional work outdoors at pipeline sites.
- Occasional travel required between operating sites and out of province (valid passport required).
- Safety-sensitive and risk-sensitive position; candidate must always be fit for duty.

MORE OF WHAT WE OFFER

- Work in a small, highly competent team whose members share a sense of commitment
- Industry-competitive pay
- Mentorship and support for professional development, including relevant health and safety certifications
- Company Vehicle supplied for performing work duties

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Pay: $42.50-$50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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