Health And Safety Specialist

AnalytiChem Canada; Baie-D'Urfé; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical safety organization is seeking a Safety and Health Specialist in Montreal to manage workplace health and safety programs. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting hazard assessments, and promoting a safety culture among staff. The ideal candidate has a background in Occupational Health & Safety and experience in chemical manufacturing. Bilingualism in English and French is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a similar safety role within chemical manufacturing.
• Proven experience handling Dangerous Goods and hazardous chemicals.
• Working knowledge of forklift operations and warehouse safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct hazard assessments and implement control measures.
• Lead safety inspections and emergency drills.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Canadian OHS regulations

Incident investigation and root cause analysis methods

Excellent communication and training skills

Analytical, organized, and proactive problem-solving mindset

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Tools

Forklift

Job description

At Analytichem we are looking for inquisitive individuals to help us build a global organization that enables our customers’ science. Our products help customers make better measurements in analytical chemistry and microbiology. We create the highest quality reference materials for inorganic and organic analysis, culture media, laboratory consumables, and sample preparation equipment that supports the measurements that matter to everyday life.

Our customers enhance the global infrastructure by producing the critical materials needed to manufacture everything from electronics to roads. They safeguard the environment, food, and water by testing for contaminants from heavy metals to bacteria. They are also forward‑looking, doing the R&D work needed to create the products that will support the needs of Industry 4.0 and the green economy.

We take pride in producing the best products that enable our customers to do the critical science that makes a difference in society. We are a global community with production sites across three continents and are building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Job Title: Safety and Health Specialist

Job Summary:

The Safety and Health Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing workplace health and safety programs across all operations at our Montreal site. This includes our chemical production labs, injection molding lines, warehouse and logistics areas, and material handling operations involving forklifts and DG/hazardous materials. The role ensures regulatory compliance (federal, provincial, and ISO), promotes a culture of safety, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety Program Management

• Develop and maintain site‑specific safety policies, procedures, and protocols in compliance with CNESST, WHMIS, TDG, and ISO standards.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with safety regulations for chemical manufacturing, hazardous materials handling, and high‑risk equipment (e.g., injection molding machines, forklifts).
• Conduct hazard assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and implement control measures.
• Lead regular safety inspections, risk audits, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Manage the company’s Dangerous Goods classification, labeling, and transportation processes.
• Act as lead investigator for all incidents, near misses, and injuries; track corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Maintain and analyze safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and document PPE usage, safety signage, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and confined space procedures.

Training & Communication

• Coordinate safety training programs (new hire orientation, WHMIS, TDG, forklift certification, chemical hygiene, etc.).
• Serve as a resource for site leadership and employees on health and safety concerns.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and cross‑functional engagement.

Regulatory & ISO Compliance

• Ensure alignment with ISO 9001/17025 standards and internal audit requirements.
• Coordinate external safety audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections.
• Keep up to date with evolving regulations from Transport Canada, ECCC, CNESST, and other authorities.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• Certifications (preferred):
• ASP or CRSP designation
• TDG Certification
• WHMIS Trainer certification
• Forklift safety instructor qualification
• ISO internal auditor training

Experience

• Minimum 3 years in a similar safety role within chemical manufacturing, injection molding, and/or warehousing environments.
• Proven experience handling Dangerous Goods and hazardous chemicals.
• Working knowledge of forklift operations, material handling best practices, and warehouse safety.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Canadian OHS regulations (CNESST, WHMIS, TDG, etc.)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / ISO 17025 compliance
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis (RCA) methods
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Analytical, organized, and proactive problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to influence safety behavior at all organizational levels
• Bilingualism (English/French) is mandatory
• Certificat TMD

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