Health & Safety Field Specialist

Health & Safety Field Specialist

Saint John, NB

Job Description :

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the facilitation of safety related training and

coaching with research, development and implementation of local safety programs, policies,

procedures, and standards.

This position will effectively assist in the development of internal training requirements and

administratively support daily operations and project specific documentation.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain health and safety training material.
• Facilitate new employee safety orientations and various health and safety training.
• Development and arrangement of train-the-trainer internal programs and effective

oversight of training programs.

• Maintain employee records and ensure training matrixes are valid and up to date.
• Conduct scheduled workplace safety inspections including verification of completion of

corrective action plans, working closely with the JHSC.

• Assist with health and safety program to meet training requirements. Maintain statistics and records to measure OHS performance.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions plans and prevention measures.
• Capable and confidently support investigation testing measures (i.e. breathalyzer, urinalysis)

Requirements :

• Three to five years of relevant safety experience in an industrial / unionized environment,
• ideally within the manufacturing and / or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of legislated requirements in applicable jurisdictions.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience facilitating safety training (i.e. organizational specific fall protection, confined
• space, forklift, onboarding)
• Education in Occupational Health & Safety or a Professional Safety designation (CRSP, NCSO) is considered an asset
• Travel to company sites is required, must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle, mileage pay is covered.

Our client offers a comprehensive compensation package, including health and dental coverage,

life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational

scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming, and team

celebratory events.