Occupational Health and Safety Technician

M1 Composites; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in Laval, Quebec, is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Technician. The successful candidate will identify and control workplace hazards, develop preventive measures, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal applicants will possess a college diploma in a relevant field, between 1 to 2 years of experience, and bilingual proficiency in French and English. The role includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive group benefits package

Simplified Pension Plan

Free underground parking

Social events

Generous referral program

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• Basic knowledge of OHS regulations (CNESST, LSST, RSST, etc.) is required.
• Very good knowledge of English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze risks related to different work environments.
• Recommend preventive or corrective actions following investigations of accidents.
• Help develop OHS programs and measures to improve quality of life at work.
• Coordinate and lead the health and safety committee.
• Draft OHS policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Priority management

Proactivity

Thoroughness

Resourcefulness

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

College diploma (DEC) in occupational health and safety or relevant field

Tools

Office 365

Job description

About Us

M1 Composites is a recognized leader in the aerospace industry. We specialize in engineering, manufacturing, and repair of composite and sheet metal structures. Our clients include major airlines, military organizations, and OEMs — and our work directly contributes to aircraft safety and performance.

At M1, the mission comes first: quality, safety, and rapid turnaround time are at the heart of everything we do.

About The Role

TheHS technician identifies, assesses, and controls health and safety hazards and develops strategies to prevent, control, and eliminate accidents and occupational injuries in the workplace. They inspect workplaces to ensure compliance with health and safety standards set by the company and applicable regulations.

Objectives

• Reduce risks and prevent workplace accidents
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements in occupational health and safety
• Strengthen the culture of prevention and employee engagement

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze risks related to different work environments in all factory departments and make recommendations;
• Recommend preventive or corrective actions following investigations of accidents;
• Help update the prevention program and work policies and procedures while keeping workers involved.
• Help develop OHS programs and measures to improve quality of life at work.
• Take part in various internal and external audits.

Regulatory Compliance And Administrative Management

• Maintain the incident and accident log and produce statistics;
• Follow up on CNESST files and investigations in collaboration with our mutual insurance company;Monitor changes made by the CNESST;
• Draft OHS policies and procedures.

Employee Awareness, Training, And Engagement

• Coordinate and lead the health and safety committee;
• Coordinate OHS training;
• Plan and organize awareness activities;
• Maintain worker involvement in OHS initiatives;
• Perform all other related tasks.

Your ideal background

• College diploma (DEC) in occupational health and safety or any other relevant field;
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar position;
• Basic knowledge of OHS regulations (CNESST, LSST, RSST, etc.);
• Proficiency in computer tools (Office 365);
• Excellent communication, priority management, and teamwork skills;
• Proactive, thorough, resourceful, and autonomous;
• Bilingual (French and English*)
• The position requires a very good knowledge of English, both oral and written. The position involves reading and understanding technical documents in English on a daily basis, especially from international companies, as well as regular communication with customers, suppliers and other international stakeholders.

When You join Our Team, You Can Expect

• Competitive salary based on experience and performance
• Comprehensive group benefits package for you and your family — including medical, dental, life, disability, travel insurance, and more
• Simplified Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Clean, modern, and well-equipped facility
• Real opportunities to grow within a future-focused company
• Supportive team culture built on respect, collaboration, and initiative
• Extra perks like free underground parking, social events, and a generous referral program

Support for Newcomers

We’re proud to hire internationally and provide strong support for newcomers and their families.

If you’re passionate about aerospace and ready to grow — we’re ready to invest in you.

Ready to take off?

Apply now and join a team that keeps aircrafts flying safely around the world!