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Health and Safety Specialist (transport)
2 open positions : Montreal and Boucherville.
We are seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to join a dynamic and collaborative team. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing occupational health and safety initiatives across operations in Quebec. This individual will act as a trusted advisor to both leadership and operational staff, contributing to a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in health and safety practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement.
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace.
- Collaborate with teams to reduce incidents and raise safety awareness.
- Advise leaders on safety requirements impacting operations.
- Support managers in applying safe work practices and ensuring compliance.
- Track and report safety metrics; lead or assist in incident investigations.
- Coordinate return-to-work plans and external audit preparations.
- Integrate safety into onboarding and new operational processes.
- Coach supervisors on safety planning and documentation.
- Maintain site safety records and follow up on corrective actions.
- Lead site inspections, hazard analyses, and training sessions.
- Implement safety programs and support transport / hazardous materials compliance.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a health and safety role, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Transportation background required.
Experience & Skills
- Bilingualism : French and English required
- Solid knowledge of provincial occupational health and safety regulations, the Canada Labour Code Part II, and applicable legislation.
- Class 1 drivers license (can be either expired or currently active)
- Formal training in incident investigation techniques.
- Experience in road safety and transportation safety compliance is an asset.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and loss prevention strategies.
- Ability to influence and guide peers and operational staff effectively.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, professional, and collaborative, with the ability to work independently.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel regionally to multiple work sites.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as required.
Apply now or send your resume to Amanda at amandar@fuzehr.com
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