Safety specialist Jobs in Montreal, QC

Job Description

Position: Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist

Location: Candiac, Quebec
Department: Operations
Employment Status: Regular Full Time, Salaried, Exempt
Compensation:
Pre-employment: Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check

Job Summary
This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of ADM facilities with respect to employee health, safety, and compliance. Key working relationships include the Plant Manager, Plant Superintendent, Quality and Food Safety Manager, Production Supervisors, and all plant personnel. This role operates under strict deadlines due to reporting requirements from both internal and external stakeholders. Strong attention to detail is required while managing multiple priorities that must be completed within 24 hours.

This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and functionally to the Regional HSE Director. The incumbent is responsible for the following duties, as well as any other related tasks required to promote our HSE culture and achieve the “Zero is Possible” goal:

• Ensure compliance with HSE laws, standards, and company policies.
• Identify and correct workplace hazards and risks.
• Participate in incident investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Deliver training and support HSE programs.
• Oversee audits and drive continuous improvement plans.

Job Requirements

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment (heights, walking, ladders, tools, confined spaces, extreme temperatures).
• Ability to function in both office and industrial settings over extended periods.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering quality recommendations.
• Bilingual in French and English required due to international environment and
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Must be autonomous, adaptable, and able to shift priorities in response to changing business needs.
• Strong leadership, professionalism, courtesy, and ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education combined with 3–5 years of HSE experience, preferably in an international organization; equivalent manufacturing experience will also be considered.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
• Solid knowledge of Quebec HSE legislation, including LSST (Prevention), LATMP (Compensation and claims management), and RSST and related regulations
• Knowledge of CNESST regulatory framework.
• HSE professional certification (CCPSA or equivalent) is required or in progress.

Additional Information

• May require coordination with colleagues in different time zones for certain projects.
• Availability outside regular working hours may be required for operational needs and emergencies.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada is required and must be maintained.

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

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