Health and Safety Consultant

Tasks

• Acting as an expert and mentor in health and safety for employees and the plant's management team;
• Implementing appropriate measures regarding training, practices, health and safety policies, and procedures, and ensuring updates to prevent incidents;
• Designing health and safety procedures and forms according to company and project partner guidelines;
• Collaborating with their director to develop and implement health and safety management processes;
• Actively participating in the development of training manuals, coordinating the deployment of the training program, and delivering training;
• Actively participating in the development of the health and safety management system (inspections, audits, investigations, safety interactions (BBS), lockout, work permits, etc.);
• Contributing to the implementation of the industrial hygiene program;
• Ensuring proper training in the use of extinguishing agents and that operational teams are always prepared to handle emergency situations;
• Providing adequate coverage during plant emergency situations and maintaining the plant's fire protection equipment and systems. Preparing and coordinating periodic evacuation drills;
• Developing, maintaining, and updating policies and procedures related to fire protection systems and equipment, including developing and implementing a maintenance and inspection program, along with relevant training to ensure proper use;
• Performing other related tasks as required.
• If you're ready to take on new challenges, we want to meet you!

Advantages

• Group insurance;
• Competitive salary;
• Unique technological environment developed through Quebec expertise.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety, industrial hygiene, chemical or mechanical engineering;
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant health and safety experience in a continuous process industrial environment (chemicals, oil, pulp and paper, wastewater treatment);
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools, responsible management programs, and risk analysis methods;
• Experience in plant start-up and planned shutdown (turnaround);
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety laws, standards, and regulations;
• Knowledge of WHMIS and TDG;
• Ability to use specific EHS software (CONFORMiT, Cognibox, Maximo, etc.);
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Bilingual in written and spoken communication, with strong written French skills.

Desired profile

• Exemplary safety behavior;
• Excellent time management and priority-setting skills;
• Strong analytical and synthesis abilities;
• Proactive and results-oriented;
• Client/partner-oriented;
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities;
• Adaptability and flexibility.