Consultant Sénior SST

slihrms; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policies

Training & professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Consultant Sénior SST to lead the design and implementation of an OHS management system for the Cadence - Alto rail project in Canada. You will influence executives and align with ISO standards while navigating PPP structures and multi-stakeholder governance.

The role requires extensive experience in major infrastructure projects, strong regulatory knowledge across Quebec, Ontario and federal levels, and fluency in French and English to communicate with the Canadian

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in occupational health and safety on large infrastructure projects.
• Strategic OHS leadership at director level or equivalent.
• Expertise in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 OHS management systems.
• Experience in PPP, consortiums, or joint ventures governance and risk allocation.
• Experience in transportation, rail, or major linear infrastructure projects.
• Ability to influence at executive level and handle high-risk situations.
• Fluency in French and English for strategic communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a project-wide OHSMS aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Anticipate and manage OHS-related legal, contractual, and operational challenges within PPP context.
• Define and deploy OHS execution strategies across project phases (studies to maintenance).
• Influence stakeholders to ensure high OHS compliance and performance.
• Contribute to Safety by Design integration into engineering and design activities.
• Develop and recommend an OHS organizational structure aligned with project phases.
• Provide strategic and operational OHS advice to teams and leadership.
• Establish and oversee OHS tools: Master Plan, Risk Register, Audit Program, dashboards, training.
• Support project risk analysis and governance processes.
• Engage in management reviews and OHS governance.

Skills

OHS leadership

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

PPP governance

Rail infrastructure

Executive influence

Risk management

Safety by Design

Regulatory knowledge (Quebec/Ontario/f

Bilingual communication

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Consultant Sénior SST to support the Cadence - Alto project, a major high-speed rail infrastructure project in Canada. This strategic role is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of an OHS management system covering all phases of the project lifecycle, in close collaboration with key partners and public authorities.The successful candidate brings extensive experience in major infrastructure projects and demonstrated expertise in OHS management systems. The role requires a high level of influence, strong professional rigor, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-stakeholder, and fast-evolving environment.

Your role

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a project wide OHS management system (OHSMS), aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Anticipate and manage OHS-related legal, contractual, and operational challenges within a public-private partnership context.
• Define and deploy OHS execution strategies tailored to the different phases of the project (studies, early works, construction, operations, and maintenance).
• Influence stakeholders (clients, partners, contractors, authorities) to ensure a high level of OHS compliance and performance.
• Contribute to the development and integration of Safety by Design principles into engineering and design activities.
• Develop and recommend an OHS organizational structure aligned with project phases and strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic and operational OHS advice to project teams and leadership.
• Establish and oversee key OHS tools and deliverables, including: OHS Master Plan. Risk Register. Surveillance and Audit Program. Performance analysis and dashboards. Training Program.
• Contribute to project risk analysis and ensure effective follow-up through a proactive and structured approach.
• Support management reviews and project OHS governance processes.

About you

• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in occupational health and safety, including significant leadership experience on large and complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in a strategic OHS leadership role (director level or equivalent), with accountability for OHS deployment and performance across a program or portfolio.
• Recognized expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of OHS management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Significant experience in complex partnership structures (PPP, consortiums, joint ventures), with the ability to navigate governance, contractual, and risk allocation challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in transportation, rail, or major linear infrastructure projects, including design, construction, and operations phases.
• Proven ability to influence at the executive level, including managing sensitive or high-risk situations.
• Strong expertise in large-scale risk management, including risk register structuring, trend analysis, and governance mechanisms.
• Experience integrating Safety by Design principles into project delivery and participating in design review processes.
• Expert knowledge of OHS regulatory frameworks in Quebec, Ontario, and at the federal level, with the ability to interpret and influence their application in a project environment.
• Excellent strategic communication skills in both French and English, with the ability to clearly convey complex issues to diverse audiences.
• High level of autonomy, sound professional judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, ambiguous, and highly visible environments.
• Member of the Canadian or Global Leadership Team: This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.

Rewards & benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis

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