Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

Hamilton Kent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Specialist to lead the implementation of HSE programs and ensure compliance within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role involves conducting safety observations, facilitating audits, and supporting cross-functional teams to enhance safety culture. With a focus on training and stakeholder engagement, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on workplace safety and environmental compliance. If you are passionate about promoting a safe work environment and have the required experience, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably unionized.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HSE programs and ensure compliance through audits.
• Support investigations into incidents and monitor claims.
• Create site-specific HSE manuals and training.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Management

Training and Development

Incident Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

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].