Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Job description

What We Offer: Flexible medical, dental, and vision planEmployee & family assistance programRRSP matching programHealth & Wellness reimbursementsProduct purchase programOpportunities to take part in job-related training and developmentRelocation cost (if applicable)$69,300 - $102,400 (please note that this is an estimate and actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications.) Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: 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