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Health & Safety Specialist

Open 49d

What We Offer:

  • Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • RRSP matching program
  • Health & Wellness reimbursements
  • Product purchase program
  • Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
  • Relocation cost (if applicable)
  • $61,425 - $90,000 (please note that this is an estimate and actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications.)
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on legislation, regulations, and internal HSE policies while providing guidance, mentoring, and support to operations teams.
  • Identify, escalate, and mitigate hazards, including conducting risk assessments, performing workplace inspections, and making recommendations through Intelex to improve workplace conditions.
  • Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to promote a positive safety culture and support site emergency response teams, including fire brigade and medical response.
  • Administer the site’s Incident Database (Intelex), respond to injuries/incidents, and lead or support investigations to determine root causes and preventative actions.
  • Analyze HSE metrics and trends to provide data‑driven recommendations and corrective actions that strengthen safety performance.
  • Maintain and continuously improve HSE systems, act as a liaison with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies, and support both internal and external audits.
  • Prepare and manage key HSE documentation, including policies, procedures, and environmental reporting, while also supporting the Return‑to‑Work program.
  • Post-secondary education in occupational health, ergonomics, health and safety, environmental, engineering or other related fields.
  • A minimum of 5 years of occupational health, ergonomics, health and safety, environmental, engineering, or other related job experience is preferred. Experience in manufacturing is also preferred.
  • CRSP, CRST, or CHSC certification is preferred.
  • Certification or experience in auditing (COR auditing or ISO 45001), guarding (CMSE) or certification in other related fields is preferred.
  • Communicate effectively with employees, leadership, and stakeholders to support clarity, engagement, and alignment.
  • Manage and prioritize multiple tasks, schedules, and projects while adapting to rapidly changing workplace conditions.
  • Analyze safety‑related data to identify improvement opportunities and assess complex issues to recommend practical, solutions‑focused actions.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams while providing timely support, guidance, and problem‑solving leadership.
  • Can work 100% onsite

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