Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Job summary

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on HSE legislation and policies to mitigate workplace hazards and lead incident investigations. Maintain HSE systems, analyze safety metrics, and collaborate with external regulatory bodies and internal teams to improve safety culture.

Job details

Job Description What We Offer: Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan Employee & family assistance program RRSP matching program Health & Wellness reimbursements Product purchase program Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development Relocation cost (if applicable) $69,300 - $102,400 (please note that this is an estimate and actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications.) Responsibilities Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on legislation, regulations, and internal HSE policies while providing guidance, mentoring, and support to operations teams. Identify, escalate, and mitigate hazards, including conducting risk assessments, performing workplace inspections, and making recommendations through Intelex to improve workplace conditions. Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to promote a positive safety culture and support site emergency response teams, including fire brigade and medical response. Administer the site’s Incident Database (Intelex), respond to injuries/incidents, and lead or support investigations to determine root causes and preventative actions. Analyze HSE metrics and trends to provide data‑driven recommendations and corrective actions that strengthen safety performance. Maintain and continuously improve HSE systems, act as a liaison with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies, and support both internal and external audits. Prepare and manage key HSE documentation, including policies, procedures, and environmental reporting, while also supporting the Return‑to‑Work program. Qualifications Post-secondary education in occupational health, ergonomics, health and safety, environmental, engineering or other related fields. A minimum of 5 years of occupational health, ergonomics, health and safety, environmental, engineering, or other related job experience is preferred. Experience in manufacturing is also preferred. CRSP, CRST, or CHSC certification is preferred. Certification or experience in auditing (COR auditing or ISO 45001), guarding (CMSE) or certification in other related fields is preferred. Communicate effectively with employees, leadership, and stakeholders to support clarity, engagement, and alignment. Manage and prioritize multiple tasks, schedules, and projects while adapting to rapidly changing workplace conditions. Analyze safety‑related data to identify improvement opportunities and assess complex issues to recommend practical, solutions‑focused actions. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams while providing timely support, guidance, and problem‑solving leadership. Can work 100% onsite About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. About The Team At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people. We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.

What you’ll do

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on HSE legislation and policies to mitigate workplace hazards and lead incident investigations. Maintain HSE systems, analyze safety metrics, and collaborate with external regulatory bodies and internal teams to improve safety culture.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in occupational health, safety, engineering, or a related field with a preference for 5+ years of experience in manufacturing. Preferred certifications include CRSP, CRST, CHSC, or ISO 45001 auditing.

Benefits

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan • Employee & family assistance program • RRSP matching program • Health & Wellness reimbursements • Product purchase program • Job-related training and development • Relocation cost

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• HSE Policy Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Auditing
• Environmental Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Emergency Response
• Data Analysis
• Return-to-Work Program
• Workplace Inspections

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership