HSE Specialist

ABB Inc; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) professional to enhance HSE performance in a ReliaGear manufacturing environment. The role focuses on identifying risks, investigating incidents, and driving continuous improvement through targeted training and collaborative programs.

You will work on-site in Quebec, coordinating with the HSC and union representatives, ensuring compliance with Quebec laws and ISO standards, and monitoring KPIs to meet site and corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 1-2 years of HSE experience in manufacturing, ideally in a unionized Quebec environment.
• Knowledge of Quebec laws (LSST, RSST) and ISO 45001/ISO 14001 standards.
• Excellent French communication; English is an asset for corporate communications.
• Experience with risk assessment and MSD risk assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess HSE risks in the ReliaGear manufacturing area.
• Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs.
• Collaborate with the Health and Safety Committee and union representatives to meet legal obligations.
• Monitor HSE KPIs and report progress to site stakeholders.
• Support supervisors and management in understanding legal responsibilities and promoting safe behavior.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Risk assessment

Strong communication skills

French language

English proficiency (asset)

Organizational skills

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Ergonomic assessment tools

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.Your role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance in your assigned area of responsibility to cultivate a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE. Each day, you will support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge and offering solutions and advice. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring effective risk management through HSE excellence along the ABB value chain.The work model for the role is: On siteYou will be mainly accountable for:Facilitate the identification and assessment of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) risks within the ReliaGear manufacturing environment and ensure that appropriate preventive measures are implemented.Lead and support investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses; communicate findings and lessons learned to stakeholders and employees.Contribute to HSE projects and/or plan and execute them.Actively collaborate with the Health and Safety Committee (HSC) and union representatives to fulfill legal obligations in a unionized workplace.Develop, implement, and deliver HSE training, prevention, and continuous improvement programs tailored to the manufacturing environment.Support supervisors and management in understanding their legal responsibilities and promote positive safety behavior changes.Monitor HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), prepare tracking reports, and contribute to achieving site and corporate objectives.Conduct ergonomic assessments of workstations and recommend corrective measures to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)Qualifications for the roleYou are proactive and responsible, with solid organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities effectivelyYou are creative and resourceful, with a talent for designing and implementing HSE activities that increase participation, awareness, and complianceBachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; a professional designation is considered an asset.Minimum of 1-2 years of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in a unionized workplace in Quebec.In-depth knowledge of Quebec occupational health and safety laws and regulations (LSST, RSST), as well as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards (An asset).Excellent communication skills in French (spoken and written); functional proficiency in English is an asset for ABB corporate communications.Knowledge of workplace ergonomics and experience with musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk assessment tools are considered an asset.Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:• Women• Indigenous Peoples• Members of visible minorities• Persons with disabilitiesABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.