Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist

Thales; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in British Columbia is seeking a Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist to join its coastal team. The role involves ensuring compliance with HSE standards and ISO regulations, supporting the development of safety programs, and providing leadership in safety culture improvement. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong skills in MS Office, and a background in health and safety education. A commitment to safety and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Company paid Extended Health

Dental insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid vacation days

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience with safety management systems.
• Strong skills in all MS Office platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the HSE Management System and its supporting tools.
• Ensure analysis of accident, incident and complaint investigations.
• Delivery of Safety Culture improvement programs.
• Act as a liaison with safety managers.

Skills

Safety management systems

MS Office platforms

Education

Post-secondary certificate or degree in technology or health, safety and environmental field

Job description

Location: Mill Bay – Squl’ew', Canada

Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist (Esquimalt, Victoria, BC)

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist to join our Team in Esquimalt, Victoria, BC. The HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Specialist will work closely with the HSE Manager as well as the Costal Operations Manager to ensure all HSE standards are met as well as recorded in the appropriate systems to ensure ISO standard compliance. The HSE Specialist will assume a dynamic role within the coastal team.

The role will support the development and implementation of the HSE Program strategy, management systems and plans. In addition, the role will provide advice, leadership and hands‑on support to project personnel and assist in the promotion and education of HSE principles.

Essential Functions

This role is instrumental in implementing Thales Canada, Defence & Security strategy, policy and systems for Health, Safety and Environment.

HSE Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the HSE Management System and its supporting tools, processes and required employee competencies.
• Ensure analysis of accident, incident and complaint investigations for significant events to ensure the business is meeting its legal requirements, to identify any non‑conformity and identify continual improvement.
• Delivery of Safety Culture improvement programs to support safety evolution and behavioral improvements.
• In coordination with the HSE, ensure training requirements and documented records are maintained.
• Act as a liaison with CFB base safety and FMFCB Safety Manager.
• Support the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Report and investigate all accidents/ incidents and facilitate form completion.
• Liaise with external service contractors to ensure HSE compliancy.
• Manage the creation, monitoring and resolution of corrective action requests.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of various databases, such as the site legal register and SharePoint repository.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk assessments, environmental aspect analysis, and general HSE processes and conditions.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory and company safety and environmental requirements.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and planning for the work site.
• Construct and implement the Waterfront Safety Plan with coordination with site management.
• Manage, promote and maintain the Thales Cares Program.

Flexibility in hours, as occasionally on‑call after hours may be required.

Minimum Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• 3‑5 years’ experience with safety management systems.
• Strong skills in all MS Office platforms.

Education

Post‑secondary certificate or degree in technology and/or health, safety and environmental field is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of all applicable Federal and Provincial legislation regarding Occupational Health and Safety plus any other relevant laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to deal diplomatically with people at all levels.
• Ability to problem solve, with a high attention to detail.

Education

• First aid courses (levels 1, 2 or 3).
• Joint Health & Safety Committee Certification.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.

Physical Demands

The HSE Specialist will at times have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. They may also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time and walking in the work environment during worksite inspections.

Will be required to undertake inspections, including confined space entry, on naval ships involving bending and twisting.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR.
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 68,000.00 – 86,000.00 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full‑time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short‑term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well‑Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.