Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist

Ainsworth Inc•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$50,000 - CA$90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist supports the Manager of HSE in ensuring their assigned Business Unit complies with provincial regulations and company health, safety, and environmental programs. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining HSE systems, providing training, assessing risks, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance. The specialist collaborates with business unit leaders, supports incident response and investigations, and ensures compliance with both corporate and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of proven working experience in the HSE field within the construction environment, union and non-union.
Post-secondary in Health & Safety/Environment or equivalent.
Detailed working knowledge of provincial Occupational Health & Safety Acts and Regulations, WSIB legislation, fire and electrical codes.
Previous experience with HSE systems that meet COR, and familiar with ISO 9001, ISO 1400 and applicable HSE standards.
Superior computer skills – Excel, MSWord, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.

Nice To Haves

CRSP designation (or in progress) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain regional HSE management systems (including COR and ISO standards).
Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments; follow up with corrective actions.
Support environmental programs: waste management, pollution control, spill response, and compliance with environmental regulations.
Provide training, coaching, and communication on HSE policies and standards.
Manage incident reporting, investigations, and worker’s compensation claims/return-to-work programs.
Monitor fleet safety (driver risk, GPS data) and preventative maintenance for tools/equipment.
Act as backup support for other HSE staff and attend meetings to provide HSE guidance