Specialist, Health, Safety and Environmental (Central Ontario)

Job summary

The HSE Specialist supports the Manager of HSE in ensuring business unit compliance with provincial regulations and company safety programs. Key duties include implementing HSE management systems, conducting risk assessments, and managing incident reporting and investigations.

Job details

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today! Job Summary: The Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Specialist support 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. Key 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 Qualifications: 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. CRSP designation (or in progress) is an asset. 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. Eligibility to obtain OPP, OPS, and OLISS clearances is required. The salary range is $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of GDI Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others. This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Why work at GDI Ainsworth? GDI Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following: Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request. GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.

What you’ll do

The HSE Specialist supports the Manager of HSE in ensuring business unit compliance with provincial regulations and company safety programs. Key duties include implementing HSE management systems, conducting risk assessments, and managing incident reporting and investigations.

Requirements

Candidates need at least 5 years of HSE experience in construction environments and post-secondary education in Health & Safety/Environment. Knowledge of provincial OH&S Acts, WSIB legislation, and COR/ISO standards is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits • Dental benefits • Medical benefits • Wellness supports • RSP matching • Generous vacation • Service milestones • Peer recognition • Employee discounts • Incentives • Short-term incentives • Health insurance

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• HSE Management Systems
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Environmental Compliance
• Auditing
• Worker's Compensation Management
• Fleet Safety Monitoring
• Training and Coaching
• COR Standards
• ISO Standards
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Regulatory Compliance

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting