Health, Safety and Quality Specialist

SYSTRA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Health, Safety, and Quality Specialist to ensure a safe work environment and promote operational excellence across projects. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and will be proficient in both French and English. Key responsibilities include developing safety plans, conducting training, and managing quality systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Health, Safety and Quality field.
• Experience in the railway or construction industry is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Health & Safety Plans and risk assessments.
• Provide training and promote continuous improvement.
• Manage Quality Management System and coordinate ISO audits.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

The Health, Safety, and Quality Specialist ensures a safe and compliant work environment, while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence across projects.

Missions/Main Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific Health & Safety Plans and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with SYSTRA, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training in Health, Safety, and Quality, and promote continuous improvement through regular site inspections, Safety Observation Tours (SOTs), and incident investigations with effective tracking and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Establish emergency response plans and prepare regular Health & Safety reports.
• Manage and enhance the Quality Management System, including documentation, audits, management reviews, and tracking of key performance indicators.
• Coordinate preparation and documentation for ISO 9001 certification audits.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree (or college diploma) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Years of experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in Health, Safety and Quality field. Experience in the railway industry or construction industry is an asset.

• In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial Health & Safety legislation;
• Strong understanding of ISO 45001, COR, and ISO 9001 standard requirements;
• Extensive experience in Health, Safety, and Quality auditing;
• Advanced expertise in electronic document management;
• Proficient in various software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint;
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism:You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal & soft skills:

• Project- and customer-oriented approach;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.