EHS Specialist

ALSTOM Gruppe; Whitby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Alstom in Whitby, ON is seeking a full-time Health & Safety Specialist to drive environmental, health and safety initiatives at the site. You will work with operations, HR, and partners to implement safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes risk assessments, emergency planning, EHS management, audits, training, and incident reporting. A local safety qualification and 2+ years in EHS are preferred; railway experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• A recognized Health & Safety qualification as required by local authorities.
• A diploma or degree in Environmental Management or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety, ideally in manufacturing or regional centers.
• Knowledge of ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO45001 standards.
• Strong understanding of local legal requirements.
• Experience in the railway industry (a plus).
• Excellent teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and a rigorous mindset.
• Proficiency in computer tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Driving implementation of EHS policies and initiatives at the site level.
• Support development of a strong EHS culture for continuous improvement.
• Support site management in achieving EHS results and deploying yearly plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and define measures to control risks.
• Prepare, implement, and maintain emergency plans.
• Monitor subcontractor activities for EHS compliance.
• Develop and maintain the site’s EHS Management System.
• Lead internal EHS audits and inspections.
• Drive EHS training and communication plans.
• Report and analyze accidents/incidents to identify corrective actions.

Skills

Health & Safety qualification

Environmental Management degree

2+ years EHS experience

ISO 14001 knowledge

OHSAS 18001 knowledge

ISO 45001 knowledge

Local legal requirements knowledge

Railway industry experience

Teamwork & leadership

Analytical mindset

Continuous improvement tools

Education

Diploma or degree in Environmental Management or related field

Job description

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EHS Specialist

Date: 31 Jul 2026

Location: Whitby, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Health & Safety Specialist in Toronto (ON), CA we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your safety and environmental expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, proactive, and collaborative teammates.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our people and contractors while minimizing environmental impacts and protecting Alstom’s assets. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as operations, HR, and social partners), develop and implement safety programs, and monitor compliance with local and global standards—and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of driving the implementation of our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and initiatives at the site level, but also support the development of a strong EHS culture to ensure continuous improvement.

We’ll look to you for:

Supporting site management in achieving EHS results and deploying yearly EHS plans aligned with Alstom’s strategy

Conducting risk assessments and defining measures to control risks

Preparing, implementing, and maintaining emergency plans

Monitoring subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with EHS standards

Developing and maintaining the site’s EHS Management System and ensuring compliance with local legal requirements

Leading internal EHS audits and inspections

Driving EHS training and communication plans

Reporting and analysing accidents/incidents to identify corrective actions

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

A recognized Health & Safety qualification (as required by local authorities)

A diploma or degree in Environmental Management or a related field

2+ years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety, ideally in manufacturing or regional centers

Knowledge of ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO45001 standards

Strong understanding of local legal requirements

Experience in the railway industry (a plus)

Excellent teamwork, leadership, and communication skills

Analytical thinking and a rigorous mindset

Proficiency in computer tools and continuous improvement methodologies

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

Work with new security standards for rail signalling

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Progress towards leadership roles in EHS or other functions

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.