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Health & Safety Specialist

Oshawa, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 19, 2026
1 position

$70,000–$100,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time, Temporary
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The HSE Specialist will lead site-wide safety and environmental strategies, including contractor oversight and the implementation of risk mitigation programs. They are responsible for fostering a strong safety culture, conducting incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Job details

Company Description Terrapex is a Canadian, employee-owned company providing specialized consulting services in environmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and health and safety fields across Ontario. With offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and the Durham Region (Oshawa), our multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists deliver expert, practical solutions. Built on our core values of integrity, technical excellence, respect, personal service, and a practical approach, Terrapex has grown steadily since 1995. Our diverse and dedicated team takes pride in a reputation for quality work and lasting client relationships. Why Join Terrapex? We value our people and invest in their success. Employees enjoy: Extended Health & Dental Benefits LTD, Life and AD&D Insurance Company Group RRSP Match Health Care Spending Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Initiatives Generous Personal Time Off Memberships in Professional Societies Support for Professional Designations Bonus Opportunities Flexible Work Arrangements The Opportunity – Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist Location: Peterborough, ON Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week, no overtime) Contract Duration: October 2026 for an initial six (6) month term with the possibility of extension Salary: $70,000 to $100,000 We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist to support one of our client sites in Peterborough, Ontario. This position is ideal for a safety professional with experience in manufacturing environments who is passionate about fostering a strong safety culture, driving continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting environmental stewardship initiatives. Position Highlights: Full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week with no overtime requirement Lead and influence site-wide safety and environmental initiatives Support major construction, decommissioning, and special project activities Work in a collaborative manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement Opportunity to contribute to the development and enhancement of safety culture and environmental performance What You’ll Do Full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week with no overtime requirement Lead and influence site-wide safety and environmental initiative Develop, implement, and continuously improve site Health, Safety, and Environmental strategies aligned with client objectives. Provide contractor oversight for decommissioning, construction, and special projects while supporting facility safety program requirements. Promote annual safety and environmental goals and improvement plans. Foster a strong safety culture and environmental stewardship mindset across the site. Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to achieve health, safety, and environmental objectives. Lead site programs including Safety First, Life Saving Rules, Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention, Risk Assessment, Contractor Safety, Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS), and Near Miss Reporting. Ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of safety and environmental programs. Identify risks, implement mitigation measures, and promote proactive hazard reporting and prevention. Deliver safety training, communications, and awareness programs for employees, contractors, and visitors. Monitor safety and environmental performance using relevant metrics and KPIs. Analyze trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Develop, track, and verify corrective and preventive actions. Support accurate and timely reporting through corporate and regulatory reporting systems. Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and company policies. Investigate safety incidents and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented. Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise on health and safety matters to site functions and project teams. What We’re Looking For Minimum 3 years of health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment. Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and contractor safety management. Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems is preferred. Certified Safety Manager (or equivalent safety certification) is considered an asset. Experience within food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environments is preferred. Project management knowledge and practical experience. Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food, beverage, or pharmaceutical processing environments is an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint. Our Commitment to Health, Safety, and Inclusion The health and safety of our employees, clients, and communities is a top priority. All staff are expected to follow Terrapex’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and applicable client requirements. Safety-sensitive roles may require candidates to perform essential physical tasks and work in varied conditions, including remote sites or inclement weather, within safe limits. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier‑free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants upon request during the recruitment process. We do not use AI-based tools for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates. All applications are reviewed by a member of our human recruitment team. The position is for an existing vacancy. Disclaimer: Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment and a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with safety management systems like ISO 45001 are required.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits • LTD, life and AD&D insurance • Company group RRSP match • Health care spending account • Employee assistance program • Wellness initiatives • Personal time off • Professional society memberships • Professional designation support • Bonus opportunities • Flexible work arrangements