Risk & Safety Specialist

Dataone; Vineland; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dataone seeks a Risk and Safety Specialist for a mission-critical facility in Ontario. This on-site, full-time role focuses on designing and improving safety protocols, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance across operations.

The position supports 24/7 infrastructure and requires close collaboration with engineering, operations, and security teams. You will lead EHS programs, audits, incident investigations, training, and sustainability efforts, coordinating with stakeholders to protect

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience: 5-8+ years in EHS or compliance roles within mission-critical or industrial settings.
• Certifications: OSHA 30 or 510, NFPA 70E, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, CSP or CIH (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs tailored to mission-critical infrastructure.
• Conduct periodic 45001 hazard analyses and failure mode evaluations across electrical, mechanical, and operational systems.
• Ensure preparedness for fire, chemical, electrical, and environmental incidents.
• Lead compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, ISO 14001/45001, and relevant codes.
• Prepare for audits, maintain documentation, and oversee corrective actions.
• Monitor LOTO, confined space entry, PPE, and hot work protocols.
• Manage incident response procedures, root cause analyses, and CAPA.
• Maintain safety metrics, logs, and real-time dashboards.
• Report findings to leadership and regulatory authorities where required.
• Deliver training on electrical safety, fire suppression, emergency evacuations, and ergonomics.
• Coach staff, contractors, and vendors on site-specific safety practices.
• Monitor environmental aspects incl. HVAC, air quality, noise, and waste management; coordinate ISO 14001 sustainability efforts.

Skills

Safety audits

Risk modeling

Regulatory interpretation

Training facilitation

CMMS/BCMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Job description

Risk and Safety Specialist

Mission-Critical Infrastructure / Technology Services

Employment - Full-time (On-site)

The Risk & Safety Specialist oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety protocols, risk mitigation plans, and regulatory compliance efforts

across all facility operations. This role ensures alignment with local, federal, and international standards - including OSHA, NFPA, ISO - driving a culture of accountability and

operational integrity in high-availability environments. This role collaborates with the engineering, operations, and security teams to safeguard personnel, equipment, and data

center infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & EHS Oversight

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs tailored to mission-critical infrastructure
• Conduct periodic 45001, hazard analyses, and failure mode evaluations across electrical, mechanical, and operational systems
• Ensure preparedness for fire, chemical, electrical, and environmental incidents

Regulatory Compliance

• Lead compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, ISO 14001/45001, and relevant state/local codes
• Prepare for internal/external audits, maintain documentation, and oversee corrective actions
• Monitor adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, PPE, and hot work protocols

Incident Investigation & Reporting

• Manage incident response procedures, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Maintain accurate safety metrics, logs, and real-time dashboards
• Report key findings to leadership and regulatory authorities where required

Training & Culture Building

• Deliver ongoing training and workshops: electrical safety, fire suppression, emergency evacuations, ergonomics
• Promote a safety-first culture with team briefings, toolbox talks, and proactive engagement
• Coach staff, contractors, and vendors on site-specific safety practices

Environmental Monitoring & Sustainability

• Monitor HVAC, air quality, noise, and waste management systems for environmental compliance
• Implement sustainable practices aligned with ISO 14001
• Coordinate response to environmental events or anomalies

Recommended Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience - 5-8+ years in EHS or compliance roles within mission-critical or industrial settings.
• Skills - Safety audits, risk modeling, regulatory interpretation, training facilitation, CMMS/BCMS familiarity.
• Certifications - OSHA 30 or 510, NFPA 70E, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, CSP or CIH (preferred).

Training & Development

• Electrical hazard awareness (including arc flash simulations)
• NFPA 70E refresher and ISO 45001 internal auditing workshops.
• Emergency response tabletop exercises and evacuation drills.
• Sustainability and GHG reporting modules.
• Safety leadership and behavioral observation programs.

This opportunity is a full-time onsite position supporting a 24/7 Tier III mission critical facility and may include participation in an on-call rotation