Health, Safety and Environment Specialist •Spécialiste Santé Sécurité et Environnement

Energy Vault; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an HSE Specialist to coordinate health and safety initiatives on-site in Toronto. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of HSE programs, ensure compliance with legal and corporate standards, and drive safety culture among teams. This role demands minimum 5 years of HSE experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with additional qualifications considered valuable. Collaborating with various stakeholders, the HSE Specialist will facilitate internal audits, manage safety observations, and cultivate relationships across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in health, safety & environment required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in a union environment is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain the health, safety & environmental program.
• Conduct safety observations and monitor compliance.
• Lead HSE programs tailored to local needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong relationship building

Training development & delivery

Strong computer skills

Technical aptitude

Education

Technical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

University degree (preferred)

CRSP / CRST, CSP or equivalent

Job description

The HSE Specialist coordinates the implementation and maintenance of the management systems for the health, safety & environmental program. This individual will be responsible for proposing strategies, planning implementation, providing training and monitoring implementation progress.

The successful candidate will be on site regularly performing safety observations, assisting the location and stakeholders, coordinating the risk management process, supporting the development and implementation of safe work practices, and other duties to drive the safety culture within the site. This position facilitates the internal audit process to ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements.

Lead the implementation of various HSE programs, adapt them to local needs when necessary and create and deliver site specific procedures, training and work instructions.

Drive the site specific HSE related activities and enhance engagement in HSE programs and best practices.

Lead gap analysis process & develop action plans.

Ensure HSE regulatory compliance audits are conducted.

Support and facilitate investigations into HSE non-conformances, accidents, environmental releases and other incidents. Ensures documentation and follow-up of recommended preventive and corrective actions.

Report all relevant incidents to the appropriate workers compensation organizations and / or regulatory authorities and monitor the claims management process in collaboration with internal and / or external parties.

Support and facilitate Health and Safety committee initiatives.

Support cross-functional teams in the implementation, creation and or modification of site-specific controls, programs and implementation of tools to maximize compliance and performance. Review proposed changes to equipment, materials and work practices to identify the need for potential system modifications and make the relevant recommendation.

Create and maintain site-specific HSE reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions. Develop, maintain and control distribution of site standards, reference manuals and materials.

Support internal and external environmental compliance reporting.

Maintain summary data and facilitate reporting on environmental KPIs.

Review and update the hazardous materials program and site-specific training.

Escalate any relevant situation to HSE BP as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Certificates

Technical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety from a post-secondary institution (University degree) would be preferred.

CRSP / CRST, CSP or equivalent will be considered an asset

Technical Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in health, safety & environment is required

Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment is required

Experience in a union environment is mandatory

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including training development & delivery skills.

Strong computer skills and technical aptitude.

Strong relationship building at all levels

Hamilton Kent is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Hamilton Kent jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [emailprotected]

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