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. This role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting workplace safety. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with a strong educational background in environmental science or engineering. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage

Annual Profit Share Program

Retirement program with generous Company match

Company Share Purchase Program

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field required.
• Proficiency in both French and English is essential.
• Solid knowledge of Canadian EHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Coordinate onboarding and safety training for new hires.
• Conduct audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Proficiency in French

Proficiency in English

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

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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

Environment:

• 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
• Career advancement opportunities
  
  

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wood Product Manufacturing

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