Sr. Health and Safety Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Health and Safety Specialist to lead health, safety, and environmental practices for engineering operations in Toronto, Ontario. This role supports multiple facilities and service teams by strengthening compliance, reducing risk, and building practical safety programs that align with regulatory obligations and business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders, customers, and senior management to advance a strong safety culture and drive measurable improvement across the region.

Responsibilities:
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain health, safety, and environmental programs that support regional operations across several sites and field-based teams.
• Contribute to project planning by integrating safety requirements into execution strategies, site-specific plans, and day-to-day operational activities.
• Act as a key health and safety representative in client meetings, project launches, audits, and regulatory visits, ensuring expectations are clearly addressed.
• Perform workplace inspections, compliance reviews, and incident investigations, then prepare thorough reports with practical recommendations for corrective action.
• Lead emergency response activities and oversee follow-up actions to address incidents, reduce recurrence, and strengthen preparedness.
• Deliver training sessions and awareness initiatives that improve employee understanding of safe work practices, procedures, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Partner with supervisors, managers, and committee members to identify hazards, resolve safety concerns, and promote continuous improvement.
• Monitor external qualification requirements and internal compliance obligations, including documentation, certifications, and program performance metrics.
• Support claims management and return-to-work coordination in collaboration with Human Resources and operational leadership.
• Assess program effectiveness through audits, data analysis, and performance tracking, then recommend and implement improvements aligned with corporate and industry standards.
• At least 7 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental leadership within engineering, industrial, or technical operations.
• Demonstrated success creating and improving safety programs that meet legislative requirements and recognized industry standards.
• Strong working knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, industrial compliance practices, and audit processes.
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action planning in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to interpret safety data, identify trends, and use analytics to support planning and operational decision-making.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently while responding effectively to changing operational needs.
• Background in training delivery, management systems, compliance procedures, and workplace safety guidelines.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Health and Safety Specialist to lead health, safety, and environmental practices for engineering operations in Toronto, Ontario. This role supports multiple facilities and service teams by strengthening compliance, reducing risk, and building practical safety programs that align with regulatory obligations and business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders, customers, and senior management to advance a strong safety culture and drive measurable improvement across the region.

Responsibilities:
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain health, safety, and environmental programs that support regional operations across several sites and field-based teams.
• Contribute to project planning by integrating safety requirements into execution strategies, site-specific plans, and day-to-day operational activities.
• Act as a key health and safety representative in client meetings, project launches, audits, and regulatory visits, ensuring expectations are clearly addressed.
• Perform workplace inspections, compliance reviews, and incident investigations, then prepare thorough reports with practical recommendations for corrective action.
• Lead emergency response activities and oversee follow-up actions to address incidents, reduce recurrence, and strengthen preparedness.
• Deliver training sessions and awareness initiatives that improve employee understanding of safe work practices, procedures, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Partner with supervisors, managers, and committee members to identify hazards, resolve safety concerns, and promote continuous improvement.
• Monitor external qualification requirements and internal compliance obligations, including documentation, certifications, and program performance metrics.
• Support claims management and return-to-work coordination in collaboration with Human Resources and operational leadership.
• Assess program effectiveness through audits, data analysis, and performance tracking, then recommend and implement improvements aligned with corporate and industry standards.
• At least 7 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental leadership within engineering, industrial, or technical operations.
• Demonstrated success creating and improving safety programs that meet legislative requirements and recognized industry standards.
• Strong working knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, industrial compliance practices, and audit processes.
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action planning in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to interpret safety data, identify trends, and use analytics to support planning and operational decision-making.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently while responding effectively to changing operational needs.
• Background in training delivery, management systems, compliance procedures, and workplace safety guidelines.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Questions? Call your local office at View phone number on jobboom.com. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.

© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

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