Senior Health & Safety Specialist, Toronto

Our client specializes in inspection and industrial services, combining innovative technologies, advanced data management, and state-of-the-art equipment. The Senior Health & Safety Specialist will support and advance the organization’s Health, Safety & Environmental programs across North America.

This is a highly hands-on role supporting both office and field operations throughout Canada and the United States. Reporting into leadership, this individual will be responsible for driving compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, supporting operational teams, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

Health & Safety Program Management:

·        Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Health & Safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives across North American operations.

·        Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation, ISO/OHSAS standards, and internal corporate policies.

·        Support and maintain Integrated Quality, Safety, Health & Environmental Management Systems (QSHE).

·        Promote and reinforce a proactive safety-first culture across office, field, and operational teams.

·        Participate in project-specific HSE planning including Safe Work Execution Plans and Project Safety Plans.

·        Lead regional and service center HSE performance initiatives and objectives.

Compliance, Auditing & Risk Management:

·        Conduct workplace inspections, field audits, hazard assessments, and safety observations across operational locations.

·        Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and non-conformances, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

·        Facilitate regulatory visits and maintain compliance with DOT and other applicable programs

·        Manage external HSE qualification databases such as ISNetworld.

·        Monitor safety metrics, corrective actions, and compliance activities while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Training & Employee Engagement:

·        Conduct HSE orientations, toolbox talks, and employee training sessions.

·        Support Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities and employee involvement initiatives.

·        Partner closely with operations, field teams, and leadership to ensure safety expectations are communicated and followed.

·        Coach and support teams on HSE best practices and compliance requirements.

Strategic Initiatives & Continuous Improvement:

·        Collaborate with leadership and operational teams to identify risks and implement safety improvements..

·        Support emergency response planning, workers’ compensation claims, and return-to-work programs.

·        Participate in audits, operational reviews, and company-wide HSE initiatives.

·        Support HSE reporting, KPI dashboards, compliance documentation, and budget activities.

Requirements:

Education & Certifications:

·        Postsecondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.

·        CRSP designation required.

·        JHSC Certification required.

·        Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification preferred.

·        Additional certifications such as CHSC, NCSO, Working at Heights, First Aid/CPR, or related certifications are considered strong assets.

Experience:

·        Minimum of 8 years of progressive HSE experience within manufacturing, industrial services, construction, engineering services, oil & gas, utilities, or related environments.

·        Minimum of 5 years supporting field operations and multi-site environments.

·        Proven experience implementing and auditing HSE programs in accordance with ISO and OHS/OHSAS standards.

·        Strong understanding of Ontario Health & Safety legislation, industrial hygiene, and compliance requirements.

·        Experience conducting audits, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.

·        Ability to travel up to 50% across North America.

·        Valid passport or ability to obtain one.

Skills & Competencies

·        Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

·        Ability to influence and motivate employees and leaders across multiple teams.

·        Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.

·        Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments.

·        Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.

Benefits:

·        A technical, professional, and challenging work environment.

·        Competitive wages and a bonus system based on performance.

·        A collaborative company culture that values teamwork and individual achievements.

·        Extended healthcare benefits (including dental & vision), life and AD&D insurance, flexible work hours, and paid time off.

Poly Tech Talent Inc. is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), within our recruitment processes and skills testing practices. Job candidates are asked to contact us if you require any accommodations to ensure your equal participation in recruitment and job selection processes.