HSE COORDINATOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: May 8, 2025 – The Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator (HSE Coordinator) is highly knowledgeable in construction health and safety practices with recent CSO course completion and a strong understanding of WorkSafeBC regulations and industry standards. This position requires proficiency in HSE systems and MS Office tools, with proven ability to analyze data, generate detailed reports, and support continuous improvement. The coordinator also brings strong planning, communication, and teamwork skills while maintaining professionalism in high-pressure environments.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout HSE Coordinator Resume
  • HSE Compliance
  • System Development
  • Audit Coordination
  • Data Reporting
  • Safety Evaluation
  • Record Keeping
  • Safety Training
  • Training Compliance
  • Corrective Actions
  • Risk Assessment
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Coaching and Training
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Safety Support
  • Follow-up Activities
  • Risk Prevention
  • Relationship Management
  • Incident Coordination
  • Third-Party Coordination
  • Program Support

Summary of HSE Coordinator Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Environmental Science with 2 years of Experience

  • Working experience, ideally in a medium to large organisation
  • Knowledge and experience in the application of Health and Safety legislation
  • An understanding of the current legislation within the country
  • Knowledge of health and safety risk management
  • Strong stakeholder relationship management skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all stakeholder groups
  • The ability to prioritise and complete action plans with detailed reporting
  • Proven experience writing reports, analysing data, and communicating findings effectively
  • Experience in developing, consulting, and implementing Health and Safety policies, procedures, and training
  • Team player with an attention to detail and well-developed problem-solving capabilities
  • Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, Excel, and PowerPoint

2. BS in Environmental Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • HSE experience, mostly focused on workplace safety, ergonomics, and office environments, with HSE certifications and/or diplomas
  • Fluent in French and English with solid written and oral communication skills
  • Must be an expert in Microsoft Office
  • Experience in writing comprehensive operating procedures, policies, incidents, and investigation reports
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations governing HSE
  • Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, API, and ANSI standards and recommended practices
  • The ability to lead and manage others effectively, with attention to different cultures, knowledge levels, and reporting lines
  • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • High critical thinking/reasoning ability

3. BS in Occupational Health and Safety with 5 years of Experience

  • Preference for recent completion of the CSO course completed at BCIT, Care-Institute, or Universal Health and Safety
  • Experience and understanding within the construction industry
  • Knowledge of WorkSafeBC Health and Safety Act, Regulations, Guidelines, and construction industry standards
  • Experience with systems, including MS Office (Email, Word, Excel)
  • HCSS experience and/or knowledge
  • Collaborative team player and able to maintain composure in all situations
  • Result-oriented with a strong focus on continuous improvement
  • Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills
  • Ability to analyse data and produce written reports and other similar requirements, with a strong level of competency in HSE systems