Specialist - Health, Safety and Environmental

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 HSE Specialist supports the Manager of Health, Safety & Environment (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. The salary range is $70,000.00 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 Ainsworth (a GDI company)? Ainsworth (a GDI company) 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. Ainsworth (a GDI company) 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. Ainsworth (a GDI company) 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.

The HSE Specialist supports the Manager of Health, Safety & Environment in ensuring compliance with regulations and company programs. This includes developing and maintaining HSE systems, conducting audits, and managing incident responses.

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the HSE field, preferably in construction, and a post-secondary education in Health & Safety or Environment. Knowledge of provincial regulations and HSE systems is essential, along with superior computer skills.

• Comprehensive Health • Dental • Medical Benefits • Wellness Supports • RSP Matching • Generous Vacation

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Health And Safety
• Environmental Programs
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Reporting
• Training
• Auditing
• Compliance
• Coaching
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication
• Fleet Safety
• Worker's Compensation
• ISO Standards
• COR Standards
• Occupational Health And Safety
• Computer Skills

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction
• Administrative
• Security & Safety

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

15 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte