Base Safety and Environment
How many people work in the Base Safety and Environment team?
The Base Safety and Environment team includes five civilian employees.
What are the responsibilities of the Base Safety and Environment team?
The Base Safety and Environment team:
- Supports the Base and its lodger units through the implementation of key programs, including climate change initiatives, natural resource management plans, environmental assessments, and effluent monitoring;
- Provides advice and guidance on applicable policies and regulations to ensure site users remain compliant when undertaking projects or activities;
- Plays a key role in supporting and strengthening CFB Halifax safety programs. Efforts include promoting a proactive safety culture; identifying and mitigating workplace hazards; and supporting risk assessments and incident prevention initiatives across the Base and lodger units; and
- Supports training, awareness, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance occupational health and safety performance, ensuring that personnel can carry out their duties in a safe and compliant manner.
How does the Base Safety and Environment team support CAF members and/or operations?
The Base Safety and Environment team supports CAF operations and members by enabling safe, compliant, and sustainable activities across all aspects of Base operations. Efforts include identifying and assessing workplace hazards associated with training, maintenance, construction, and operational activities; and advising on practical mitigation measures and safe work practices to reduce risk. The team supports units in hazard prevention, incident investigation, and the development of corrective actions, helping to minimize injuries and operational disruptions while promoting a strong, proactive safety culture.
Where is the Base Safety and Environment team located and how can I contact them?
The Base Safety and Environment team is located on the second floor of CFB Halifax headquarters (building S90) in room 221. The team can be contacted by phone at 902-721-5717 or by email at +HFXBASESAFETYENV@forces.gc.ca.
Are there any noteworthy achievements or interesting facts to share about the Base Safety and Environment team?
The Base Safety and Environment team manages the solar/wind lights at CFB Halifax. Last year, the total energy generated by these lights offset over a tonne of CO2. Separately, the team’s effluent monitoring program takes samples from 40 different sampling locations across 11 Base sites, analyzing 160 parameters per sample and totaling over 25,600 data points each year.
Archives:
Pay & Records, Shearwater Base Orderly Room
IT Business Line Advisory Services
BLog Material Control Division’s D206 Main Warehouse
Base Information Services Naval Operational Software Systems
PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams (Halifax and Shearwater)
Base Logistics System Control Division
Formation Coordinator Official Languages
Base Information Services Project Management Office
Base Comptroller – Accounts Payable
