HSE Methods & Safety Leader

RiseMe; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 90,500–113,100 CAD

Annual bonus up to 7.5% of salary

Share Purchase Plan with 10% top-up

Comprehensive pension & benefits

Paid time off

Health & wellness reimbursement

Education reimbursement & growth

Job summary

FortisOntario is seeking a Work Methods and Safety Specialist to lead and support HSE initiatives regionally and corporately. You will resolve safety concerns, participate in investigations, audits, and program development, and help maintain the HSEMS across multiple locations.

The role requires strong leadership, safety knowledge, and excellent communication skills, with travel to FortisOntario sites as required. A Canadian trade certification with five years’ experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified electrical utilities tradesperson with 5 years Journeyperson experience.
• Thorough knowledge of work methods, safety applications and procedures.
• Solid understanding of electrical distribution systems.
• CSRT, CUSP or Safety Auditor training preferred.
• Knowledge of OHSA and safety regulations.
• Experience with ISO 45001/14001 and HSEMS in a unionized environment.
• Strong leadership; ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Valid Ontario G driver's license with clean record.
• Willingness to travel to FortisOntario locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Resolve health, safety and environmental concerns via investigations, worker concerns, inspections, and audits.
• Develop, revise and maintain HSE programs and documentation aligned with ISO standards.
• Monitor and maintain HSEMS and related policies; coordinate with external bodies and unions.
• Provide ongoing safety training and effective communications on HSE changes.

Skills

Journeyperson experience

Leadership

Communication & presentation

Problem solving

Safety culture

Education

CSRT / CUSP / Safety Auditor Training

OHSA knowledge

ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 familiarity

Tools

HSEMS

ISO standards (45001/14001)

UWPC / EUSR

Job description

FortisOntario is seeking a Work Methods and Safety Specialist to lead and support HSE initiatives regionally and corporately. You will resolve safety concerns, participate in investigations, audits, and program development, and help maintain the HSEMS across multiple locations.

The role requires strong leadership, safety knowledge, and excellent communication skills, with travel to FortisOntario sites as required. A Canadian trade certification with five years’ experience is preferred.