Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

Aurora Cannabis Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cannabis company is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Specialist to enhance workplace safety at their Markham facility. This role includes developing HSE programs, conducting training, and investigating incidents. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of HSE experience and a diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Join a dynamic team that values health, wellness, and inclusivity while providing competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible work environment

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of HSE experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical preferred.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE programs.
• Lead incident investigations and document results.
• Conduct comprehensive HSE training sessions.

Skills

HSE experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Incident reporting software

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

Job location: Onsite, Markham Ontario
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $65,000-$75,000 CAD annually

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!

We’re a global cannabis company with operations across Europe and North and South America. We’re driven by our passion to help people improve their lives and have a diverse team who bring their best every day, so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71, Greybeard and Whistler.

Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist is responsible for driving a strong safety culture and ensuring the health, safety, and environmental compliance of our Ridge Facility (Markham, ON). This role acts as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to facility leadership, providing hands-on support, and strategic guidance on a wide range of HSE matters.

The HSE Specialist plays a lead role in identifying and assessing potential workplace hazards, investigating incidents, and implementing effective corrective actions to reduce risk. The HSE Specialist will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful safety initiatives from new hire HSE training, to incident investigation, and Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) support. They will facilitate safety inspections, analyze incident trends, manage compliance documentation, and contribute to return-to-work planning in partnership with HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert to support facility leadership on all HSE-related matters that impact operations, compliance, and employee wellbeing. Foster a culture of safety by proactively identifying and assessing potential workplace hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, implement, and monitor effective HSE programs that meet or exceed regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Lead and support thorough incident investigations, ensuring all incidents are accurately documented, root causes are identified, and timely corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Analyze incident and near-miss data to identify trends, assess risk, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to reduce workplace injuries and exposures.
• Design and deliver engaging HSE training, education, and awareness programs to ensure employees understand and follow safe work practices.
• Conduct comprehensive new hire HSE orientations and ongoing training sessions to reinforce safety expectations and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Human Resources in the management of WSIB claims, modified duties, and return-to-work plans, ensuring alignment with medical recommendations and company policies.
• Oversee the safe use of tools and equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, proper installation, and routine inspections or maintenance schedules.
• Plan, schedule, and support the monthly Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings, including preparation of agendas, action item tracking, and monthly workplace inspections.
• Provide hands-on support to departments through participation in safety meetings, site walkthroughs, and creation of safety-related communications or materials.
• Conduct regular audits and proactive risk assessments, including ergonomic evaluations, job hazard analyses, and PPE compliance checks.
• Assist in the development and testing of emergency response procedures, including drills and evacuation plans.
• Stay informed of evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, and incorporate relevant changes into the facility’s safety management system.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to track HSE performance metrics and communicate progress to leadership.
• Promote employee engagement by encouraging participation in safety initiatives, campaigns, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of HSE experience.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field is preferred.
• CRSP designation is an asset.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical or Food Production is considered an asset.
• Experience conducting HSE training and engagement programs across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success in leading incident investigations, hazard assessments, and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with incident reporting software is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices, including local, provincial, and federal requirements (i.e., WSBC, WSIB, WHMIS).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and influence cross-functional teams to prioritize safety and achieve HSE objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with functional teams, leadership, employees, and external stakeholders, fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and customer-focused service.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid customer service orientation.
• Strong communication and presentations skills.
• Ability to make informed and timely decisions, particularly in emergency situations or when responding to safety incidents.
• This is an onsite role. Occasional support or visits may be required on an as needed basis to other sites within Canada.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success.

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun. You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, vacation time, meeting-free Friday afternoons and more.
• Total rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account for you to use for gym memberships, ski passes or staycations.
• Benefits: we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dental care premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will provide you with $1,500 of coverage each year.
• Life-long learning: we’re lifelong learners here at Aurora and will invest in your professional development throughout all aspects of your career. You will have access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews to ensure you are provided with the toolkit and support you need to succeed.
• Perks: we love to celebrate our people by providing corporate perks including employee discounts, perkopolis memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology and snacks and beverages at all our office locations.
• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with medical cannabis.

Next steps

Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by a human recruiter shortly after you apply, and our team will contact you via email if we see a fit.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways! We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. Not the role for you? Share this posting with a friend or colleague and subscribe to our Talent Community to learn about upcoming opportunities through our Aurora Careers Page.

Note: If you are already an Aurora employee, consider the employee referral program by referring this position to a friend. If they are successful, you will receive a bonus.

Diversity and inclusion

We are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals. We nurture an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves. We encourage all candidates to apply regardless of race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other characteristic. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let our team know.

If applicable, Aurora HR may contact you via the email address provided. We do not contact candidates through social media. You will never be asked for confidential information such as banking details or your Social Insurance Number during the interview process.

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