Specialist, Health & Safety

Logistec; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Pension plan with equal employer contr

Career growth opportunities

Employee assistance program

Mentoring program

Customized training

Job summary

LOGISTEC, a member of the Enstructure group, is seeking a Specialist Senior, Health & Safety (HSE) to support operations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. This role focuses on promoting a strong HSE culture, leading continuous improvement, and coordinating incident investigations and return-to-work processes.

You will work with internal teams and regulators, including Transport Canada and Labour Canada, to ensure compliance and effective training.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environment, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in a similar HSE role, ideally within industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or operations.
• Strong knowledge of HSE standards and regulatory requirements (Transport Canada, Labour Canada, provincial OHS, WCB, WorkSafeNB, WorkplaceNL).
• Good knowledge of HSE management systems and software (e.g., EHS Insight).
• Excellent written and verbal English; proficiency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote a strong HSE culture and continuous improvement.
• Raise awareness, train, and engage employees by developing and distributing occupational health and safety materials.
• Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen the HSE culture, including recognition programs and prevention campaigns.
• Monitor KPIs to identify trends, support prevention initiatives, and ensure compliance with HSE programs.
• Coordinate incident investigations and return-to-work processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and regulators; participate in audits and health and safety committees.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

English communication

Education

College diploma in OHS/related field

Tools

EHS Insight

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about health and safety and looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across diverse operations? Your place is withLOGISTEC, a member of the Enstructure group, as a Specialist Sr, Health & Safety - HSE.

Reporting to the Director, Environment, Health and Safety, you will support our operations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. You will play a key role in strengthening our health, safety, and environmental culture while promoting continuous improvement across our sites.

Take this opportunity and come do great things with us!

What do you gain from being part of LOGISTEC?

• Competitive compensation;


• Generous benefits;


• A pension plan with equal employer contributions;


• Opportunities for career growth and development;


• An employee assistance program;


• A mentoring program to help you succeed;


• Customized training to further develop your skills.

Responsibilities

What your days will look like as a Specialist Sr, Health & Safety - HSE:

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  Develop and promote a strong HSE culture and continuous improvement
  
  
  
  • Raise awareness, train, and engage employees by developing and distributing occupational health and safety materials;
  
  
  • Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen the HSE culture, including recognition programs and prevention campaigns;
  
  
  • Optimize HSE tools and systems, including EHS Insight, and provide training and support to users;
  
  
  • Monitor key performance indicators to identify trends, support prevention initiatives, and ensure compliance with HSE programs;
  
  
  • Support operational teams during inspections and visits from regulatory authorities, including Transport Canada and Labour Canada.
  
  
  
  

Coordinate incident investigations and return-to-work processes

• Review, standardize, and document incident classifications;


• Support operational teams in conducting incident investigations, identifying root causes, and preparing supplementary reports as required;


• Coordinate and review workplace injury claims and provide guidance to support safe and timely return-to-work processes.

Perform administrative duties and collaborate with stakeholders

• Work closely with internal teams, including HSE, Operations, Environment, Payroll, Human Resources, Communications, and Finance, as well as external experts and partners;


• Represent the employer on HSE committees and participate in related activities in accordance with applicable Canadian federal regulations.

Develop documentation, deliver training, and ensure compliance

• Develop safe work procedures and design training programs tailored to operational needs;


• Monitor changes to applicable provincial and federal HSE legislation and regulatory requirements;


• Participate in professional development activities and complete relevant training to support continuous improvement;


• Coordinate and prepare for internal and external HSE audits and ensure appropriate follow-up to maintain compliance.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Specialist Sr, Health & Safety - HSE, you must have:

• A college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environment, Human Resources, or a related field;


• Three to six (3-6) years of experience in a similar HSE role, ideally within an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or operational environment;


• Strong knowledge of HSE standards and applicable regulatory requirements, including Transport Canada, Labour Canada, provincial OHS requirements, WCB Nova Scotia, WorkSafeNB, and WorkplaceNL;


• Good knowledge of HSE management systems and software, such as EHS Insight;


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in French is considered an asset;


• The ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively and deliver training to various audiences;


• Strong organizational and project management skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently;


• A collaborative and team-oriented approach, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;


• The ability to manage multiple priorities and files simultaneously in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

Why LOGISTEC?

At LOGISTEC, a member of the Enstructure group, we aim to be a global multi-purpose terminal operator and logistics service provider, driving strong results through safety, collaboration, and excellence.

We pride ourselves on building and sharing our expertise to contribute to the success of our customers and our communities. Our people are dedicated to finding solutions that support reliable supply chains while protecting our environment and water resources.

Diversity helps us grow, while inclusion and accessibility move us forward. When everyone is included, without exception, we can achieve great things together. This is why we continue to strengthen our commitment to pay equity, inclusive hiring and development, and creating environments that are accessible to all.

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