HSE SPECIALIST

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager and Area HSE Manager, the Project Health & Safety Specialist works to support the project HSE management system to minimize safety risks and promote a proactive and positive safety culture.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Conducts regular job site safety inspections and observations, documenting findings and verifying corrective actions
• Lead or support incident reporting and investigations, ensuring timely documentation, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
• Develop, review and update risk assessments, safe work practices and safety procedures
• Deliver or participate in new worker orientations, toolbox talks, safety meetings and safety briefings
• Collaborate with superintendents and project teams to create site-specific plans as required
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, government health and safety legislation, and environmental standards
• Identify opportunities to improve safety and environmental performance and provide recommendations based on observations and data
• Coordinate and deliver safety training and maintain effective safety communication materials
• Manage and audit the purchasing, distribution and inventory of safety supplies and PPE
• Monitor local regulations, client requirements and company standards to ensure ongoing compliance
• Support the administration of the company’s Modified Return to Work Program
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Formal education and/or recognized training in Occupational Health & Safety
• 3–5 years experience in a safety-focused role, ideally within railway or construction environments
• Strong working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, related regulations, standards, and applicable legislation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital safety platforms
• Well‑developed communication skills — oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and documentation abilities
• Demonstrated problem‑solving capability and sound judgment in fast‑paced environments
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Flexibility for travel; visits various locations
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet operational demands
• Works both indoors and outdoors, exposure to all weather conditions
• Standing, sitting, walking, speaking
• Use of Computer/keyboard
• Working in a safety-sensitive culture

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.