Job Description: Are you a safety professional in the construction sphere and looking to take your next big step with a fast growing company? Cap West Group of Companies is seeking an Assistant HSE Manager – Yard & Industrial Operations to lead the day-to-day health, safety and environmental activities for our fixed-facility and industrial operations.
The position will be primarily based at our Coquitlam yard and will support all activities operating from the yard, including the manufacturing plant, warehouse, shop, equipment and related operations. The role will also provide HSE oversight and support to our manufacturing operation in Chilliwack.
This is a hands-on operational HSE role. The successful candidate will work directly with managers, supervisors and workers to identify hazards, improve field-level safety performance, maintain required HSE documentation and follow corrective actions through to completion.
The Assistant HSE Manager – Yard & Industrial Operations will report to the Cap West Group HSE Manager and will be responsible for managing HSE activities within the assigned operations. The role supports implementation of the Group HSE Management System and preparation for COR certification; operational managers and supervisors remain responsible for the safe planning, supervision and execution of work.
We are looking for someone who is practical, approachable and comfortable working where the work is happening. The successful candidate should be able to build strong working relationships with operations, identify issues early, provide workable solutions and follow items through to completion while maintaining clear accountability between HSE and operations.
Perks and Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package that provides extended health care, dental care, vision care,



life insurance and critical illness.
Continuous learning opportunities with an annual educational allowance.
Generous referral program ranging from $500-$2,500 depending on business need.
Regular consistent team-building activities and events.
Discounts to local amenities and vendors.
Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our Hospitality offerings.
What you will do: HSE Leadership and Oversight: Provide day-to-day HSE leadership and support across the Coquitlam yard and associated operations
Provide regular HSE support and oversight to the manufacturing operation in Chilliwack
Support managers and supervisors with implementation of company HSE policies, programs, Safe Work Practices and Protected Job Procedures
Oversee subcontractors at the yard
Identify recurring trends and areas for improvement and provide recommendations to the Group HSE Manager and operational leadership
Inspections, Hazard Assessment and Corrective Actions: Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments and compliance reviews and communicate findings to the responsible operational manager or supervisor
Track corrective actions and follow up with responsible personnel until completion; escalate significant or overdue items where required
Monitor PPE, housekeeping, material storage, pedestrian and mobile-equipment interaction, traffic management, access/egress and other workplace controls




Track and verify completion of corrective actions arising from incidents, inspections and audits
Equipment Safety: Support equipment safety inspection processes and the tracking of preventative maintenance, inspection and deficiency records
Verify that safety-related equipment deficiencies are communicated and that defective equipment is appropriately controlled or removed from service until corrected
Maintain inventory list of confined space equipment at the yard
Maintain inventory list of PPE for Cap West Group
Incident Management and Emergency Preparedness: Support/complete incident and near-miss reporting and investigations, including collection of statements, photographs and other relevant information
Support emergency preparedness, including Emergency Response Plans, drills and inspections of first aid, fire, eyewash, spill response and other emergency equipment
Assist with injury management and return-to-work (RTW)
Occupational Health and Hazardous Materials: Support WHMIS and hazardous-product requirements, including SDS availability, storage, handling and spill prevention/response
Support occupational hygiene controls applicable to the operations, including silica, dust, noise and other workplace exposures
Training, Communication and Engagement: Support new worker, young worker, contractor and site-specific safety orientations as applicable
Support toolbox talks, safety meetings, worker engagement and other HSE communications
Assist with booking HSE-related safety training for workers
Participate in Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee activities as required
Records, Audits and COR: Maintain accurate HSE records using Autodesk, Sharepoint and other

📌 Assistant Hse Manager (Coquitlam)
🏢 CapWest
📍 Coquitlam