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Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

The specialist will ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and internal policies through regular inspections and risk assessments. They are also responsible for developing and delivering safety training and updating safe-work practices.

  • On-site
  • Halifax, NS
  • Posted Aug 14, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 13, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Specialist. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, internal HSE policies, and industry best practices, while supporting a strong safety culture across their operations. The Role The Health, Safety and Environment Specialist will support operations by identifying risks, conducting inspections, supporting training, and helping ensure safe work practices are understood and consistently followed. Key Responsibilities Conduct health and safety inspections, identifying potential risks. Review and update HSE policies, procedures, and safe-work practices in accordance with applicable provincial regulations. Support the development and delivery of health and safety training, communications, and educational initiatives for employees and supervisors. Facilitate hazard identification and risk assessments. Qualifications Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience in a health and safety role within the manufacturing industry. Working knowledge of provincial and federal occupational health and safety legislation. Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and root-cause analysis. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

What you’ll do

The specialist will ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and internal policies through regular inspections and risk assessments. They are also responsible for developing and delivering safety training and updating safe-work practices.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in provincial and federal safety legislation and experience in root-cause analysis are required.

Other relevant skills

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  • Health and Safety Inspections
  • Risk Assessment
  • HSE Policy Development
  • Incident Investigation
  • Root-Cause Analysis
  • Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
  • Hazard Identification
  • Employee Training
  • Communication Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills

Job areas

  • Security & Safety
  • Manufacturing
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Consulting

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Sep 13, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Associate
Application method
Direct apply is available