EHS Specialist

ALSTOM Gruppe; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Montreal is seeking an EHS Specialist to drive excellence in environmental, health, and safety standards. You will work with internal teams to achieve EHS objectives, support risk assessments, emergency planning, and site compliance, while promoting a safe and sustainable workplace across the facility.

The role requires 5 years in EHS, strong ISO14001/ISO45001 knowledge, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Significant experience (5 years) in EHS function in an industrial or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations in Quebec and Canada.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Fluent in French and English; bilingual communication required.
• Able to commit to a fixed‑term role through June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with internal resources to achieve EHS objectives.
• Support Site EHS Manager to perform EHS risk assessments and define measures to control risks.
• Assist in preparing, implementing and maintaining emergency plans.
• Coordinate activities with respect to EHS, including interfaces with contractors.
• Provide guidance to site personnel to prevent injuries and environmental incidents.
• Recognize best practices and respond to violations of regulations and Alstom standards.
• Advise site personnel on EHS aspects of site activities.
• Implement corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.
• Develop Site EHS Management System and align procedures with Alstom standards and ISO.
• Ensure EHS compliance checks and CNESST case management.

Skills

EHS Expert

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Bilingual FR/EN

Job description

EHS Specialist

Date: 15 Sept 2026

Location: Montreal, QC, CA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a passionate EHS Specialist to drive excellence in environmental, health, and safety standards. Join dedicated teams committed to creating safe, sustainable solutions that protect people and the planet, while advancing the future of rail transportation.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Cooperate with the internal resources to achieve EHS objectives.
• Support the Site EHS Manager to perform EHS Risk Assessment and to define appropriate measures to control risks.
• Support the EHS Site Manager to prepare, implement and maintain emergency plans.
• Assist Site EHS Manager to coordinate and control activities with respect of EHS, especially where interfaces are involved with other contractors or operation areas.
• Provide support and advice to site personnel to prevent injury, damage to plant and equipment, fire, and environmental pollution.
• Recognize the best practices and the good performance. React to violations to regulations and Alstom Standards.
• Advise other Site personnel on all aspects of EHS applicable to site activities
• Implement corrective measures and ensure their effectiveness
• Develop Site EHS Management System
  • Support the Site EHS Manager to develop, deploy and maintain the local procedures and tools and make sure they are aligned with Alstom Standards and international standards (ISO 14001 and ISO45001).
  • Support the Site EHS Manager to ensure that Alstom EHS standards and tools Alstom Zero Deviation Plan (AZDP)
• EHS Compliance
  • Assist the Site EHS Manager to ensure compliance of the site activities according to the EHS Plan, guidelines and work instructions.
  • Perform EHS legal compliance checks for specific requirements.
• Develop EHS culture in the site
  • Inform, instruct and train employees to carry out the work in safe & environment-friendly mode according to the method of statement.
  • Participate in the implementation of the site EHS training programs by providing EHS inductions and ensuring Toolbox meetings are organized.
  • Train new employees on HSE requirements
• Report, Measure & Review
  • Support the EHS Site Manager to capture, report, record, investigate and analyse accidents/incidents in order to implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support the preparation of monthly EHS reports. Can be in charge of feeding EHS reporting system in line with Group reporting requirements and under control by Site EHS manager.
  • Carry out inspections of work areas and carry out EHS audits and report any discrepancies.
  • Manage CNESST cases and Return to work policy

What You Bring

• Significant experience (5 years) in EHS function in an industrial environment and / or construction environment in the Country
• Good knowledge and understanding of ISO14001, ISO45001
• Good knowledge of EHS regulations applicable in Quebec and Canada
• Experience in an unionized enviroment will be considered an asset
• Fluent in French and English mandatory
• Able to commit to fixed‑term role through June 2027

How Success Is Measured

• Timely delivery of EHS initiatives and achievement of strategic safety goals.
• Effective collaboration and leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Reduction in incidents, improved compliance, and increased operational efficiency.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with advanced technologies and contribute to Alstom’s strategic vision for sustainable mobility.
• Make a global impact from our Montreal offices, supporting communities and cities worldwide.
• Advance your career through continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset to facilitate communication with our partners, suppliers, colleagues, and international clients. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.