Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Strategy Recruitment Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The role focuses on developing and maintaining HSE programs, conducting inspections and risk assessments, handling injury claims and return-to-work processes, and delivering safety training while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and maintenance to sustain a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of health and safety experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario OH&S legislation and regulations.
• Post-secondary education in OH&S, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• JHSC certification required; CRSP or equivalent is an asset.
• Experience with injury claims, return-to-work programs, and environmental compliance is an asset.
• Strong communication, investigation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Ontario health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Manage workplace injury claims and return-to-work programs.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training and new hire orientations.
• Support hearing conservation, respiratory protection, emergency preparedness, and other safety programs.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities, reporting, inspections, and required testing.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and employees to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Support the Joint Health & Safety Committee and promote a strong safety culture.
• Track HSE performance, maintain records, and provide reports and recommendations to management.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Safety training

Continuous improvement

Education

OH&S degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist to support a manufacturing environment and lead initiatives that promote workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Ontario health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Manage workplace injury claims and return-to-work programs.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training and new hire orientations.
• Support hearing conservation, respiratory protection, emergency preparedness, and other safety programs.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities, reporting, inspections, and required testing.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and employees to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Support the Joint Health & Safety Committee and promote a strong safety culture.
• Track HSE performance, maintain records, and provide reports and recommendations to management.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of health and safety experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• JHSC certification required; CRSP or equivalent is an asset.
• Experience with workplace injury claims, return-to-work programs, and environmental compliance is an asset.
• Strong communication, investigation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and effectively influence employees and leaders at all levels.
• Hands-on, organized, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.