HSE/Technical Quality Specialist

Compensations & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $72,000 - $99,000
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 Weeks Vacation
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly snack day, etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

Major Duties

Acts as a key onsite technical resource at the Woodbridge location, providing guidance and training across health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices. Partners closely with the Industrial Automation Cambridge site to support the promotion, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE programs across ATS Industrial Automation Canada.

Oversees quality processes, leveraging data and statistical analysis to identify trends, address non-compliance, and drive corrective actions. Develops and manages data systems to support reporting and decision-making. Conducts audits to evaluate quality system effectiveness, identify gaps, and implement improvements, working collaboratively across functions to ensure alignment and consistency.

Specific Responsibilities

• Drive legal regulatory compliance and internal Corporate conformance of Health, Safety & Environmental by working with departments and site leads to schedule both internal and external training, where required.
• Responsible for driving success in incident prevention through the implementation of corrective actions to promote and improve Health & Safety.
• Provide expertise and leadership in recognition, assessment, evaluation, and control of health and safety hazards at the facility. Drive organizational goals through the elimination of occupational injuries/illnesses, environmental impacts, and property damage.
• Analyze incident and near miss trends, to determine root causes, establish corrective actions and ensure sustainment.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of global HSE initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations and industry leading safe practices.
• Provide and maintain accurate statistical data, reports and analysis of injury trends to operations in support of divisional incident reduction goals.
• Prioritize and support incident investigation process to ensure appropriate internal and external reporting is completed within required timeframes.
• Support both Cambridge and Woodbridge sites by championing the collection and submission of Environmental and
• Sustainability data to Corporate HSE Leadership, and divisional Management/HSE Leads, where required.
• Support both Cambridge and Woodbridge sites by overseeing the tracking and scheduling of internal occupational hygiene audits per regulatory requirements and Corporate Standards, ensuring communication and alignment with divisional HSE Leads.
• Gather required Sustainability data from internal resources and input into ISNetworld, as required.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Act as the customer advocate during the product development and production phases of life cycle.
• Analyze statistical data to determine capability of a process and/or measurement systems.
• Support Kaizen events, complete monthly KPI reviews, weekly project status report out meetings.
• Implement a process compliance system and facilitate RCCA activities for cost saving opportunities.
• Evaluate procedural change requirements and make the necessary document changes in conjunction with process owners.
• Facilitate suppliers’ material performance reviews with internal departments.
• Responsible for validation of any new processes introduced into production and monitoring the effectiveness of the processes.

Continued Responsibilities

• Conduct process capability and gauge repeatability and reliability studies on manufactured equipment internally or at suppliers.
• Analyze statistical data used to monitor quality performance to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Analysis rejects for assigned projects and reduce rework\non conformances through process improvement.
• Support the Quality Team as required and monitor incoming product inspections for improvement opportunities.
• Analysis and report deviation/waivers related to projects and suppliers
• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Coordinates communication of HSE regulatory inspection activity with site leadership
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents.

Qualificaitons

Education:

• Post secondary degree or diploma in a health and safety related discipline. Professional HSE designation preferred but not required.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum two years of hands on health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Understanding of HSE regulatory framework in Canada
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple demands under tight timelines
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and Excel.
• Experience with ISO 9001
• Strong problem-solving ability.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance.
• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process.
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained.
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements.
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition.
• Attend HSE Due Diligence for Management training sessions.

Join our team at ATS Test where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. The ATS Test Division specializes in developing custom in-process and End-of-Line Test Systems to meet and exceed the customer’s needs. We are part of the Industrial Automation group with a strong focus on EV products including battery cell, module and pack leak and functional testing but also serve other industries including the Life Sciences group, Aerospace Industry, traditional automotive, specialty products and the growing Fuel Cell market.

ATS Test provides PC based solutions for complex test systems that need high accuracy, high data collection and advanced analysis. Our core competencies include electrical functional testing, electro-mechanical testing, pneumatic and hydraulic leak and flow testing.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
• We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, employee referral bonuses and lots more
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program

The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to personal disability. We would ask those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.