Health & Safety Specialist (H&S Coordinator (T/HIRA)

SNC-Lavalin; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to provide leadership in safety and security for one of the most sustainable airports. The role requires a diploma in health and safety, along with a minimum of 7 years' experience in a similar position, particularly in construction environments. The successful candidate will work on implementing health and safety programs, conducting audits, and providing management-level reports, helping to enhance overall safety performance within the project framework.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of on-site health and safety experience.
• Experience in risk assessment, compliance, inspection, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement health and safety duties including onboarding and training.
• Provide expertise and guidance on health and safety matters.
• Conduct periodic audits and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Health and safety management

Construction legislation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma/certificate in health and safety

Job description

Job Description

Atkins Realis is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist (H&S Coordinator (T/HIRA)) to join our team. This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga. We are seeking professionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world.

The successful candidate will report to the Health and Safety Manager. The purpose of this role is to support the project achieving top-tier Safety and Security results. This involves interfacing across all project teams to establish solid relationships, provide leadership on Safety & Security elements, resources, audits, training, evaluation of own and contractor/subcontractor systems, analyze safety related data, and develop programs and processes for the continued improvement of Safety & Security performance.

Your role

• Implements the duties of the health and safety position they are appointed into which could include Onboarding & Training, Reporting, Incident Investigation, and coordinating Threat and Hazard Impact Risk Assessments (T/HIRA).
• Provides subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance with respect to relevant health and safety matters across the program.
• Works collaboratively with the contractor to confirm that the measures set out in the site‑specific safety plan are effectively implemented.
• Undertakes periodic assessments / audits and identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends corrective actions.
• Provides management level reporting and identifies key risks and issues for escalation to the appropriate decision makers.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of staff.

About you

• Diploma/certificate in health and safety and / or equivalent training experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in on‑site health and safety role (risk assessment, compliance, inspection, coordinator, onboarding and training, and / or reporting).
• Strong knowledge of construction legislations, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Experience in working within construction environments, major infrastructure / aviation program experience is considered an asset.
• Experience in conducting comprehensive risk assessment processes to identify, analyze, and prioritize potential risks across operational, health, safety, and security domains to minimize organizational exposure.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing effective health and safety management plans.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and comfortable in working with the owner, consultants, and contractors.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

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