HSE Specialist

ATS Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation firm in Cambridge seeks a Health and Safety Specialist to drive compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in manufacturing, a solid understanding of HSE regulations in Canada and the USA, and strong communication skills. Join a committed team that prioritizes safety and offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries and employee development programs.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Employee bonus

Employee Share Purchase Program

Educational reimbursement program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of hands-on health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple demands under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement health, safety and environmental programs.
• Drive success in accident prevention.
• Ensure compliance with HSE training.
• Monitor and audit field activities for HSE adherence.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation.

Skills

Health and safety experience

Attention to detail

Strong understanding of HSE regulatory framework

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in health and safety related discipline

Professional HSE designation

Job description

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission‑critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Job Description

Additional Information

Major Duties

Responsible for promoting and implementing health, safety and environmental programs at Industrial Automation Cambridge in support of the corporate Health, Safety and Environment Standards. Acts as an internal technical resource to provide guidance and training on a variety of health, safety and environment issues.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving success in accident prevention through implementation of Company programs to promote and improve Health & Safety.
• Drives compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) training by working with departments for scheduling, external training, and provides internal training for ATS specific program requirements including contractor training
• Monitors and audits field related activities to ensure HSE programs are being adhered to
• Implement and administers standardized plant HSE processes to ensure compliance to applicable government regulations as well as and corporate standards
• Drives attainment of WSIB Excellence program
• Manage third party sites that customers require ATS to use to maintain HSE information
• Working with suppliers to schedule inspections, audits and disposable requirements along with managing purchase orders
• Coordinates communication of HSE regulatory inspection activity with site leadership
• Participates in the development and continuous improvement of global HSE initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations and industry leading safety practices.
• Provides and maintains accurate statistical data, reports and analysis of injury trends to operations in support of divisional accident reduction goals.
• Assist with maintenance of HSE documents and ensure timely and accurate HSE record keeping
• Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct

Qualifications

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in a health and safety related discipline. Professional HSE designation preferred but not required

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 1-3 years of hands on health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong understanding of HSE regulatory framework in USA and Canada and global experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple demands under tight timelines

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
• We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.