Health and Safety Specialist

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

The Health and Safety Specialist ensures a safe and compliant work environment, while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence across projects.

Missions/Main Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific Health & Safety Plans and risk assessments in compliance with SYSTRA, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver Health and Safety training and drive continuous improvement through regular site inspections, Safety
• Observation Tours (SOTs), and incident investigations, ensuring effective tracking and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Develop emergency response plans and prepare regular Health & Safety reports.
• Conduct health and safety audits.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain health and safety KPIs.
  
  

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree (or college diploma) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered. CRSP certifications would be an asset.

Years of experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in Health and Safety field. Experience in the railway industry or construction industry is an asset.

Technical Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial Health & Safety legislation;
• Strong understanding of ISO 45001, COR and standard requirements;
• Extensive experience in Health and Safety auditing;
• Advanced expertise in electronic document management;
• Proficient in various software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint;
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*
• Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.
  
  

Personal & Soft Skills

• Project- and customer-oriented approach;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  
  

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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