HSE Specialist
- Montreal, QC, Canada
- Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in a unionized workplace in Quebec.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original 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 Responsibilities
In 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 site
You will be mainly accountable for:
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:
Your Role And Responsibilities
In 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 site
You 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)
- You are proactive and responsible, with solid organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively
- You are creative and resourceful, with a talent for designing and implementing HSE activities that increase participation, awareness, and compliance
- Bachelor’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 disabilities
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess HSE risks in the manufacturing environment, implement preventive measures, investigate incidents, and deliver training and improvement programs. Collaborate with union representatives and management, monitor HSE performance indicators, and conduct ergonomic assessments to reduce injury risks.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required, along with 1–2 years of HSE experience in manufacturing. Candidates should know Quebec occupational health and safety laws and regulations; French communication skills are required, while English proficiency and knowledge of ISO standards and ergonomics are assets.
Skills
- HSE Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Incident Investigation
- HSE Project Planning
- HSE Training
- Continuous Improvement
- Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
- Quebec Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
- ISO 45001
- ISO 14001
- Union Relations
- Health and Safety Committee Collaboration
- KPI Monitoring and Reporting
- Workplace Ergonomics
- Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Assessment
- French Communication
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Manufacturing
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Engineering
Keywords
- Health, Safety, and Environment
- HSE Risk Assessment
- Preventive Measures
- Incident Investigation
- Accident Investigation
- Near-Miss Investigation
- HSE Training
- Continuous Improvement
- Manufacturing
- Unionized Workplace
- Health and Safety Committee
- Quebec Occupational Health and Safety Laws
- LSST
- RSST
- ISO 45001
- ISO 14001
- HSE Key Performance Indicators
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Risk Assessment Tools
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Industrial Engineering
- French
- English