Marine HSQE & Compliance Specialist

Mckeil Marine Limited•Burlington, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

McKeil Marine is a leading Canadian marine service provider known for its turn-key solutions in transportation and project challenges. The Marine HSQE & Compliance Specialist will support and advance the company’s Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental, and regulatory compliance programs for fleet, vessel, and project site operations. This role is crucial for maintaining and enhancing the Quality & Safety Management System (QSMS), promoting operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement. The specialist will collaborate with vessel personnel, operational leaders, and shore-based departments to ensure effective implementation and ongoing improvement of regulatory and company standards. The ideal candidate will have a marine operational background with experience in safety management systems, auditing, regulatory compliance, environmental management, and operational risk management within the marine sector. The position involves regular interaction with vessels, operational teams, and project sites, including periodic travel for operational and compliance activities.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in marine studies, occupational health & safety, environmental management, engineering, or a related field, combined with progressive experience (preferably 3 plus years) within marine, transportation, industrial, or regulatory operations.
Experience within the marine industry related to HSQE systems, quality management, environmental management, regulatory compliance, auditing, or operational risk management.
Demonstrated experience planning, conducting, and reporting audits (internal and/or external); Lead Auditor designation or training considered an asset.
Working knowledge of marine management systems and regulatory frameworks, including ISM Code, DoC/CDoC requirements, ISO standards, and related marine compliance programs.
Familiarity with marine operations, vessel environments, and applicable regulatory bodies including Transport Canada, Class societies, and marine industry best practices.
Strong organizational, documentation, report writing, and analytical skills with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational actions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across operational and shore-based teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and compliance tracking systems/databases.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and support multiple operational projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Lead Auditor designation or training

Responsibilities

Maintain and support the Quality & Safety Management System (QSMS) to ensure health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are documented, communicated, and effectively implemented.
Review reports, incidents, audit findings, and operational performance data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate and participate in operational and ORM meetings to communicate priorities, compliance requirements, and follow-up actions.
Maintain current knowledge of HSQE legislation, marine regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices; recommend and implement program improvements as appropriate.
Support environmental compliance initiatives, including spill prevention, waste management, environmental reporting, and related regulatory requirements.
Conduct management system reviews and compliance assessments to strengthen operational performance and program effectiveness.
Manage compliance calendars, reminders, action tracking logs, and regulatory deadlines to ensure timely completion of required activities.
Conduct vessel visits, operational reviews, and non-audit site inspections to verify implementation of company standards, provide coaching, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support the ongoing administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company’s ISM program and Quality Management Systems.
Support compliance activities associated with the company’s Document of Compliance (DoC) and Canadian Document of Compliance (CDoC).
Serve as Alternate Company Security Officer (CSO), as assigned, supporting marine security and regulatory compliance activities.
Lead and coordinate internal audits as Lead Auditor and support external audits involving regulatory authorities, clients, Class, and certification bodies.
Support compliance audits with Masters, Chief Engineers, operational leaders, and project personnel; track findings, corrective actions, and close-out activities.
Coordinate drill and exercise compliance activities to ensure scheduling, documentation, and follow-up requirements are met.
Prepare audit summaries, management review inputs, compliance reports, and performance metrics to support operational and executive review processes.
Support ISO-related compliance initiatives, including audit preparation, implementation support, and corrective action follow-up.
Act as an interdepartmental liaison to support quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory initiatives across the organization.
Support Marine Personnel Regulations (MPR) compliance activities and act as a regulatory support resource for operational teams.
Maintain and promote operational safety, environmental stewardship, and equipment compliance standards throughout fleet and project operations.
Other duties as assigned.