HSE Specialist

HSE Specialist (Health, Safety & Environment)

Permanent, Full-Time | 40 hours/week

Your Next Adventure Starts Here!

At CameleonHR, we believe that happiness at work starts with the right match between the right role, the right company, the right leader, and an inspiring work environment. Our mission? To help talented professionals find opportunities where they can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful contribution, both professionally and personally.

Today, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for an HSE professional who wants to make a real difference. If you are passionate about workplace safety, enjoy coaching teams, and want to influence positive change through prevention and continuous improvement, this could be the next adventure for you!

About the Position

Location: Paisley, Ontario

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time | 40 hours/week | On-site

Your Future Work Environment

As the HSE Specialist, you will act as a trusted resource for managers, supervisors, and operational teams. Your role will be to provide guidance, share your expertise, and help employees adopt safe work practices while supporting a culture of prevention and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to work across different environments and make a direct impact on workplace safety, risk management, employee development, and operational excellence.

Your Role of HSE Specialist

As a key member of the organization, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health, safety, and environmental programs while supporting teams in putting best practices into action.

More specifically, as the HSE Specialist, you will:

• Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures, programs, and safe work practices.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging employees to adopt best practices and take ownership of workplace safety.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on HSE-related matters.
• Develop and deliver training programs to strengthen employee knowledge, awareness, and safety competencies.
• Coordinate and support the Joint Health and Safety Committee and workplace safety initiatives.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and compliance assessments across office, shop, and field environments.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
• Lead incident investigations involving injuries, near misses, environmental events, and other safety concerns.
• Monitor HSE performance by analyzing trends, developing KPIs, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support environmental compliance related to regulations, permits, waste management, sustainability, and responsible practices.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and coordinate preparedness exercises.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare HSE reports to support management decisions and continuous improvement.

Your expertise will help protect employees, strengthen workplace practices, and create an environment where everyone can perform their work with confidence.

The Must-Haves

To thrive in this role, you bring:

• A Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
• A combination of relevant education and professional experience will also be considered.
• At least 7 years of experience in an HSE role, ideally within industrial, manufacturing, construction, nuclear, or similar environments.
• Proven experience developing and delivering employee training programs.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Workplace inspections and safety audits;
• Incident investigations;
• Risk assessments and hazard management;
• Corrective action tracking;
• HSE documentation and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience working in regulated environments or supporting client-driven safety programs.
• Background in industrial, construction, decontamination, or specialized field operations.
• Knowledge of contractor management and project-based safety requirements.

6 Great Reasons to Apply for this HSE Specialist role!

1. Make a meaningful impact : Your expertise will directly contribute to protecting employees and improving workplace safety every day.

2. Join a growing organization : Be part of an ambitious company where your ideas and expertise can help shape the future.

3. Take on a strategic role : Become a trusted HSE partner, working closely with leaders and operational teams to influence decisions and strengthen safety practices.

4. Enjoy a varied work environment : Experience a dynamic combination of office activities, industrial operations, field visits, and client interactions.

5. Benefit from competitive compensation : Enjoy a competitive salary and a benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

6. Grow your expertise : Continue developing your professional skills while contributing to the evolution of a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.

Ready for Your Next Adventure?

At CameleonHR, we are always happy to connect with talented professionals looking for the right opportunity to grow and thrive. If this HSE Specialist opportunity sounds like the right next step for you, we would love to hear from you! Send us your application and let's start a conversation about your next professional adventure!