Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

Hamilton Kent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Kent is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Specialist to coordinate HSE management systems. The role involves implementing strategies, conducting safety observations, and ensuring compliance through audits. Candidates should have a technical diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and at least 5 years of experience in HSE, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in HSE.
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a unionized setting is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation and maintenance of HSE management systems.
• Conduct safety observations and risk management.
• Facilitate internal audits for compliance.

Skills

Communication

Technical Aptitude

Relationship Building

Education

Technical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

University Degree

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

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The HSE Specialist coordinates the implementation and maintenance of management systems for the health, safety, and environmental programs. Responsibilities include proposing strategies, planning implementation, providing training, and monitoring progress.

The successful candidate will perform safety observations, assist stakeholders, coordinate risk management, support safe work practices, and promote safety culture. The role also involves facilitating internal audits to ensure legal and corporate compliance.

• Lead the implementation of HSE programs, adapting them to local needs, and create site-specific procedures, training, and work instructions.
• Drive HSE activities and increase engagement in programs and best practices.
• Conduct gap analysis and develop action plans.
• Ensure compliance through audits.
• Support investigations into non-conformances, incidents, and environmental releases, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Report incidents to relevant authorities and monitor claims.
• Support Health and Safety committees.
• Assist cross-functional teams in implementing controls and tools to enhance compliance and performance, reviewing changes to equipment and work practices.
• Create and maintain site-specific HSE manuals, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support environmental compliance reporting and track KPIs.
• Review and update hazardous materials programs and training.
• Escalate relevant issues to HSE BP as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Certificates

• Technical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety; a university degree is preferred.
• CRSP / CRST, CSP, or equivalent certifications are assets.

Technical Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in HSE.
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a unionized setting is mandatory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including training skills.
• Strong computer skills and technical aptitude.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.

Hamilton Kent is committed to accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Requests can be made to HR at [e-mail].

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