Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (Montreal)

Description

Are you committed to team safety and eager to make a difference?

Do you have a practical mindset and enjoy being on-site to ensure operational safety?

Are you motivated by the idea of working in a construction environment where your OHS expertise will have a direct impact?

Join our team as we advance our safety culture through innovation, technology, and employee engagement!

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for all team members to understand and support daily health and safety activities
• Conduct internal/external audits and site investigations with relevant stakeholders proactively and in response to accidents, incidents, or near-misses
• Provide employees with the necessary support to implement occupational health and safety standards by regularly visiting job sites
• Assist employees in addressing specific issues on construction sites
• Support employees in developing and applying safe work methods and implementing the prevention program
• Assist and advise employees in finding solutions to prevent workplace injuries, submit appropriate recommendations, and propose improvements and changes
• Update and enforce health and safety policies in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Train employees on OHS procedures
• Analyze incidents, identify causes, and implement corrective actions
• Manage injury cases, plan and coordinate return-to-work processes, and oversee temporary assignments
• Collaborate with managers to integrate health and safety practices into company processes
• Participate in the company’s health and safety committee and any safety-focused initiatives
• Prepare and present regular reports to the management committee

Requirements

• Technical diploma in environment, hygiene, and occupational safety or a bachelor’s degree with a specialization in a relevant field (occupational health and safety or industrial relations)
• Thorough knowledge of legislation and regulations (e.g., OHS Act, Safety Code, OHS Regulation) governing health and safety in the construction industry and related sectors
• ASP training in general health and safety on construction sites
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in managing occupational health and safety prevention

Skills

• Autonomy
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate ideas both verbally and in writing
• Results-oriented
• Strong organizational skills (priority management)
• Team spirit and sense of responsibility