Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Stella-Jones; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in pressure-treated wood products as an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist. You will ensure regulatory compliance, support environmental programs, and promote workplace safety across operations in Eastern Canada. This role offers career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage

Annual Profit Share Program

Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match

Company Share Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Canadian EHS regulations, especially Quebec MEPP guidelines.
• Experience in water/soil/air sampling and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations.
• Develop and deliver environmental training to employees.
• Coordinate onboarding and safety training for new hires.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

Are you passionate about environmental compliance and workplace safety? Join Stella-Jones, a North American leader in pressure-treated wood products, and help shape a safer and more sustainable future. We're looking for a detail-oriented Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support our operations in Eastern Canada (Quebec and the Maritimes).

Your Role

As an EHS Coordinator, you’ll support environmental programs and safety systems to ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement at our facilities. You’ll work closely with operations teams, environmental specialists, and local management.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations
• Monitor and improve site-specific environmental programs (e.g., wastewater, air, soil, stormwater)
• Manage waste classification, environmental permits, and reporting
• Conduct audits, implement corrective actions, and prepare for inspections
• Develop and deliver environmental training to employees
• Support capital projects with environmental expertise

Health & Safety:

• Coordinate onboarding and safety training for new hires
• Co-chair safety committees and maintain related records
• Manage hazard assessments (JHAs), SOPs, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Investigate incidents, compile statistics, and oversee site inspections
• Support WSIB/CNESST claims and ensure up-to-date SDS and certifications
• Lead initiatives in harassment training, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field
• Valid driver’s license and clean abstract
• Proficiency in both French and English (spoken and written)
• Solid knowledge of Canadian EHS regulations (especially Quebec MEPP guidelines)
• Experience in water/soil/air sampling and environmental monitoring
• Skilled in Microsoft Office; SAP and database experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Familiar with ISO 9000 or other quality systems

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Annual Profit Share Program
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
• Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution match

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Other

• Industries

  Environmental Services and Environmental Quality Programs

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