Health & Safety Specialist

National Energy Equipment inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in Montreal is looking for a Health and Safety Manager. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting audits, and leading safety programs. The ideal candidate is bilingual, has 3-5 years of experience in Health and Safety, and possesses strong relationship-building skills. Travel within Quebec and Atlantic Canada is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Health and Safety.
• Working towards a Certified Registered Safety Professional designation (CRSP / PSAC).
• Knowledge of ISNetworld, Avetta, and ComplyWorks is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement Health and Safety policies and programs effectively.
• Conduct audits in various environments.
• Investigate incidents and provide recommendations.
• Assist with health and safety program development.
• Monitor new legislation and industry trends.

Skills

Bilingual in French & English

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of OHSA / OSHA

Experience with safety audits

Ability to build relationships

Education

Post Secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Location : Montreal, QC / Atlantic Canada

Overview

Under the guidance of the National Health & Safety Manager, you will maintain and lead health & safety programs, conduct inspections and audits as well as meetings and training sessions. This role will provide practical expertise and tactical execution of the Company’s H&S programs, resulting in legislative compliance and a safe, healthy and secure working environment.

This position will be based out of our Montreal, QC branch with consistent travel within Montreal and eventually within Atlantic Canada.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure effective & consistent implementation of Health and Safety policies and programs, influencing leadership teams; act as the conduit for guidance and advice
• Partner with Operations to ensure all safety issues are addressed & resolved.
• Guide leaders to improve safety behaviours
• Maintain knowledge of all applicable current and proposed legislative requirements and trends in occupational health and safety
• Be the visible, front-line representative for health & safety on site
• Conduct in person / on-site audits in warehouses, shops, offices and with service technicians to ensure that the actions resulting from these audits and action plans are appropriately prioritized and implemented.
• Investigate incidents, conduct root-cause analysis and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive measures
• Assist with the development and improve programs related to Health and Safety.
• Monitor and stay updated on new legislation, industry trends and best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluently bilingual in both French & English
• 3-5 years of experience in Health and Safety and / or working towards a Certified Registered Safety Professional designation (CRSP / PSAC)
• Strong knowledge of OHSA / OSHA and related legislation
• Experience and / or knowledge within the retail petroleum industry is an asset
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexible, open and an approachable attitude
• Ability to liaise with and build-effective working relationships with various business partners and managing collaborative strategic relationships and partnerships both internally and with subcontractors
• Ability to effectively work with minimal supervision within a collaborative team setting
• Experience with safety audits
• Knowledge of ISNetworld, Avetta and ComplyWorks contractor sites would be an asset

EDUCATION

• Post Secondary education, specializing in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Outdoor, warehouse, shop and office environments
• Able to travel to locations across Canada as required, specifically Eastern Canada.