HES Specialist – Canada (East Region)

Parkland Corporation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP is seeking an HES Specialist for its Canadian East Region to ensure regulatory compliance, support incident investigations, and drive continuous safety improvements. This on-site role requires strong collaboration with unions, JHSCs, and field leadership, with travel to the United States as needed.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in HES within energy or chemical environments, a safety-focused degree or diploma, and bilingual English/French communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of HES experience in petroleum or chemical industries.
• English and French proficiency required.
• Willingness to travel to the United States for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local HES regulations.
• Support inspections, audits, reporting, and agency interactions.
• Implement and enforce HES programs, policies and procedures.
• Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Participate in emergency response programs including spills and injuries.
• Collaborate with union leadership and JHSCs to promote safe practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Investigation skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Bilingual English/French

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related

CRSP designation or active pursuit favored

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating in 32 countries and territories across North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. Its midstream operations include a network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals, supporting the company's fuel distribution of more than 15 billion gallons per year.

Opportunity

The HES Specialist supports Health, Environment & Safety (HES) programs across Sunoco’s Canadian East Region operations. Collaborating with regional support, site leadership, unionized employees, and Joint Health & Safety Committees (JHSCs), the specialist ensures regulatory compliance, effective incident response, and continuous improvement in safety performance. An on-site presence in the field is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Canadian federal, provincial, and local HES regulations.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, reporting, and agency interactions.
• Implement and enforce HES programs, policies, and procedures.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support emergency response programs, including spills and injuries.
• Partner with union leadership and JHSCs to promote safe work practices.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent training and experience.
• 2‑5 years of HES experience in the petroleum, pipeline, terminal, or chemical process industry.
• Experience in unionized, multi‑site industrial environments is preferred.
• Practical knowledge of waste, wastewater, stormwater, air, and safety regulations.
• Strong communication, investigation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• English and French proficiency required.
• Ability to travel to the United States for business meetings.
• CRSP designation or active pursuit favored.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification is a plus.

Work Environment

• On‑site role requiring office and field work.
• Industrial environments with personal protective equipment requirements.
• Occasional after‑hours or emergency response support.
• Worksite location not limited to Montreal or Quebec City; will be determined based on the selected candidate.

Sunoco is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities when needed.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Sunoco does not sponsor work visas. Final candidates will undergo a confidential pre‑employment background check, including education, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and fitness for duty testing.