Health and Safety Specialist

Purolator; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Montreal is looking for a Health and Safety Specialist to manage workplace safety programs, ensure compliance with health regulations, and support a safe working environment. Candidates should have a diploma in occupational health and safety and strong communication skills. This role offers a chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• A diploma of at least two years in occupational health and safety.
• One year of relevant experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Promote a healthy, violence-free workplace.
• Implement health and safety procedures.
• Lead incident investigations.
• Train managers on safe work practices.
• Monitor health and safety performance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Diploma in occupational health and safety

Job description

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Health and Safety Specialist

Date : 11 Jul 2025

Location : Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CA, H4S 2E7

Posting Date :

Posting Number : 66235

Work Location Type : Job Code : 1361

Location : Montreal Hub

Reports to : Senior Consultant Health & Safety

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Description

The Health and Safety Specialist will report to the Health and Safety Senior Advisor and be a trusted advisor and partner; they will support the execution of Purolator's health and safety programs in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Apply continuous improvement principles to establish and promote a robust safety culture.
• Actively promote a healthy, violence- and harassment-free workplace.
• Collaborate with the Environment, Health and Safety Department and partners to reduce injury frequency.
• Advise management on security requirements affecting decisions, operations, systems, and procedures.
• Work with Unit and District Managers to implement and enforce health and safety procedures.
• Monitor, review, and report on health and safety performance indicators monthly.
• Lead incident investigations using the Cority program, performing root cause analysis and follow-up.
• Support Purolator's return-to-work program.
• Assist with external health and safety audits, identifying risks, non-compliance, and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Integrate health and safety measures into new processes, equipment, and contracts.
• Provide coaching to front-line managers on safe work practices and record evaluations.
• Maintain proper records at each depot.
• Facilitate local safety initiatives, incident investigations, and follow-up actions.
• Train and coach managers on incident investigations.
• Participate in safety visits, inspections, and safety observation programs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of health and safety procedures and standards.
• Lead or participate in job risk analysis sessions.
• Advise health and safety committees and participate in inspections.
• Act as a workplace health and safety trainer.
• Collaborate with security and dangerous goods teams.

Education

The successful candidate must have

• A diploma of at least two years in occupational health and safety.
• One year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Canada Labor Code, Part 2, and provincial laws.
• Experience in road safety and transportation security compliance is an asset.
• Understanding of risk management and loss control principles.
• Proven ability to influence peers and employees effectively.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work outside traditional hours.

Posting Number : 66235

Reports to : Senior Consultant Health & Safety

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