Job ID: 19876

Benefits Offering

• Company events
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer RRSP match
• Competitive Time Off Policy

Compensation

Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the HSE Manager, the Health & Safety Specialist works to support the overall HSE management system in an effort to minimize safety risks and promote a proactive and positive safety culture.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
• Identifies opportunities to improve safety and environmental performance and makes recommendations based on findings
• Monitors local regulations and client requirements and standards along with company policies and standards to ensure compliance
• Assists with directing accident/incident investigation, reporting and/or facilitation of root cause analysis
• Performs administrative duties as needed
• Coordinates safety training at the project or corporate level
• Coordinates purchasing of safety supplies/PPE
• May administers corporate or project level drug and alcohol program
• May coordinate safe standard work practices with line personnel and monitor conformance through safety inspections
• May evaluate compliance with organizational, government health and safety, and environmental standards
• May monitor organizational safety, health, and environmental performance

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in Health & Safety or relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Accredited HSE Certification strongly preferred
• Three (3) to Five (5) years' experience in a safety capacity/similar role
• Experience working in Railway/Construction Industry considered an asset
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and associated regulations and standards, and applicable legislation
• Proficient in MS office
• Well-developed communication (oral, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Flexibility for travel; visits various locations
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet operational demands
• Works both indoors and outdoors, exposure to all weather conditions
• Standing, sitting, walking, speaking
• Use of Computer/keyboard
• Working in a safety-sensitive culture

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.