Tasks

• Health and Safety:

  • Implement corporate SST initiatives and contribute to the development of harmonized local procedures.
  • Conduct field tours, audits, and risk assessments at sites and on vessels (loading, handling, etc.).
  • Engage teams in promoting a proactive and human-centered prevention culture.
  • Design and deliver tailored, engaging, and easy-to-understand training.
  • Lead or support incident investigations and ensure follow-up.
  • Participate in local SST committees and the annual management system review.
  • Identify gaps, anticipate risks, and recommend viable and well-adapted corrective measures to the company’s culture.
  • Serve as a liaison and provide constructive and strategic information at the corporate level.

• Environmental:

  • Support projects and systems aimed at reducing environmental impacts.
  • Participate in the collection of environmental performance indicators and audits.
  • Actively promote environmental protection to the crews.
  • Ensure compliance with practices in line with ISO requirements, if applicable.

Advantages

• Permanent position based in Rimouski, with flexible hours (37.5 hours per week).
• Remote work possible up to 50% when operations allow.
• Comprehensive collective insurance program (including dental coverage).
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Employee assistance program and continuous training.
• 3 weeks of vacation upon starting.
• 3 floating days per year, mobile leave, sick days, and federal holidays.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses (transportation, accommodation, car rental).

Job requirements

• College degree in Occupational Health and Safety (DEC) or equivalent experience (minimum 4 years if no DEC).
• Practical experience in SST prevention in operational environments (ideally maritime, industrial, or food processing sectors).
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal SST laws and regulations.
• Ability to conduct rigorous risk assessments.
• Knowledge of ISO, Lean/5S, WHMIS, confined spaces, lockout/tagout, working at heights.

Desired profile

• Hybrid approach: ability to intervene directly on the field while having a comprehensive understanding of processes and regulatory requirements.
• Natural interpersonal skills, autonomy, analytical mindset, and strong ability to quickly build trustful relationships.
• Proactive vision, able to anticipate, propose practical solutions, and highlight positive outcomes to foster buy-in.
• Strong communication skills, both in writing and orally, with the ability to simplify and engage.
• Initiative-driven, focused on continuous improvement, and collaborative spirit;
• Ability to adapt to a developing environment.
• Awareness of the team’s pace of evolution: ability to adjust approach to maintain engagement.