Directeur, santé et sécurité, et environnement/ Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Wabtec Global Services, a division of Wabtec Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to develop and maintain safety programs at its Quebec sites. The role involves training, compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and a relevant diploma, with proficiency in both French and English.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience in health and safety roles.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal safety regulations.
• Proficiency in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate, maintain, and oversee safety programs and systems.
• Implement corporate health and safety programs and monitor effectiveness.
• Lead safety committees and conduct safety training programs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk identification

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Education

Diploma or certificate in environmental, health, and safety fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Wabtec Corporation is one of the leading global suppliers of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. With nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company excels in digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, supporting digital rail and transit ecosystems. Wabtec employs about 27,000 people worldwide. Visit our website: http://www.WabtecCorp.com

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Do you want to explore uncharted waters and do things that haven’t been done before to improve your life and others’? Wabtec has been doing this for decades and continues to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology, and scale, Wabtec delivers better results for our global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Role Summary/Purpose:

This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining an effective environmental, health & safety program at our sites in Lachine and Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec. It involves developing and delivering on-site safety training, leading safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and fostering a proactive safety culture. The role requires interaction with all employees to assess hazards and implement safety practices, aiming to create a healthy and safe working environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Communicate, maintain, and oversee safety and hazardous communication programs and systems.
2. Implement corporate health and safety programs and monitor their effectiveness.
3. Track safety performance and develop safety analysis tools.
4. Lead safety committees and conduct safety training programs.
5. Investigate accidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
6. Conduct safety audits and inspections, and ensure corrective measures are taken.
7. Review injury reports and ensure hazards are addressed.
8. Oversee safety training for staff and contractors.
9. Assist with ergonomic assessments and workplace improvements.
10. Coordinate hazard assessments and safety communications.
11. Act as liaison with government safety authorities (CNESST).
12. Manage workers' compensation programs and related reporting.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• At least five (5) years of experience in health and safety roles.
• Diploma or certificate in environmental, health, and safety fields is an asset.
• Experience in manufacturing safety environments.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal safety regulations.
• Proficiency in French and English is required.

Desired Characteristics:

• Risk identification and corrective program development experience.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation laws and facility maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills.
• Leadership, coaching, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.

Wabtec is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities and accommodations for those with disabilities. Join us to make a difference and help shape the future of transportation.