Occupational Health & Safety Officer

Job Title: Occupational Health & Safety Officer Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia TP-CME-9602 Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd. (CME), part of The Russell Group, is a well-established Atlantic Canadian company with more than 30 years of experience delivering specialized industrial and marine solutions. With capabilities spanning machining, mechanical services, welding, fabrication, and specialty coatings, CME supports a diverse range of marine and industrial clients with complex, custom-built work. The company’s strength comes from its skilled and experienced workforce, who bring practical expertise and problem-solving capability to every project, delivering tailored solutions that meet demanding operational needs. Meridia Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with CME to support the recruitment of an Occupational Health and Safety Officer based in their head office in Dartmouth, NS. Role Description In this position, you will take ownership of occupational health and safety programs, ensuring they are effectively developed, implemented, and continuously improved. You will play a central role in identifying and mitigating workplace risks through regular inspections, structured risk assessments, and incident investigations. A strong focus of the role will be building engagement across teams through practical training, clear communication, and ongoing safety awareness initiatives. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate compliance documentation, supporting audit processes, and acting as a key point of contact for regulatory requirements and reporting. Key Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in line with applicable legislation Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting Deliver safety training sessions and awareness programs for employees and leadership teams Maintain accurate records related to inspections, incidents, audits, and compliance activities Support liaison with regulatory bodies and ensure timely and accurate submissions Promote continuous improvement in health and safety practices across the organization Maintain and update emergency response plans and procedures Qualifications You bring a practical, people-focused approach to occupational health and safety, with the ability to connect credibility with approachability in how you engage others. You build trust quickly across diverse teams by being present, consistent, and grounded in day-to-day realities on the floor. Your communication style is clear and adaptable, and you know how to tailor your message whether you are speaking with frontline staff, supervisors, or leadership. You focus on creating understanding and buy-in for safety initiatives, not just compliance. You are organized and detail-oriented, with a good eye for identifying potential risks early and taking a practical approach to addressing them. You are comfortable working independently and managing your priorities, while also being a collaborative team player who works well across departments. You take a supportive, hands-on approach to training and coaching, helping others understand how safety applies in a real and practical way in their day-to-day work. Your qualifications include: Post-secondary education and/or relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience in occupational health and safety, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Strong understanding of occupational health and safety legislation and standards Experience conducting risk assessments, inspections, and safety audits Proven ability to investigate incidents and prepare clear, detailed reports Experience with root cause analysis and formal incident investigation processes is preferred Strong communication and facilitation skills, particularly in training environments Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with safety management systems Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments Why CME? If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact on how safety is lived and experienced across an organization, CME offers the opportunity to do just that. You’ll join a team that values practical thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement, and you’ll have the chance to help shape and strengthen a strong safety culture in a hands-on and meaningful way. The organization also offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits and paid time off, supporting both your professional contribution and overall well-being.

The officer will develop, implement, and maintain occupational health and safety programs while mitigating workplace risks through inspections and audits. They are also responsible for leading incident investigations and delivering safety training to employees and leadership.

Candidates need post-secondary education in OHS or a related field and at least 2 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Strong knowledge of safety legislation and proficiency in root cause analysis and reporting are required.

• Comprehensive Benefits • Paid Time Off

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• Occupational Health and Safety
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Auditing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Training
• Emergency Response Planning
• Policy Development
• MS Office
• Facilitation
• Communication

• Security & Safety
• Manufacturing
• Engineering

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

1 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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