Health and Safety Lead

Direct message the job poster from Stella-Jones Focused on people, passionate about creating meaningful connections Company Overview Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Supporting the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber, and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ). To learn more about the company, visit: Position Overview As part of our expanding commitment to safety, we’ve created a new role: Health & Safety Lead within our Operations group. In this role, you’ll be the lead in rolling out new safety programs across multiple provinces — ensuring consistency, training, and hands-on support as they are deployed in the field. The Health & Safety Lead will work across facilities in Québec, Kirkland Lake (Ontario), and Truro (Nova Scotia) , supporting local Health & Safety Coordinators and ensuring compliance, inspections, and continuous improvement. Working closely with the H&S Supervisor, Advisors, and Plant Managers, this role is central to strengthening safety culture across our operations. Regular travel (up to 40%) is required. The position may be based at one of the following Canadian locations: Saint-Laurent, QC Delson, QC Key Responsibilities Lead the rollout of new health & safety programs across assigned facilities; provide training and deployment support. Partner with local H&S Coordinators to ensure consistent application of safety standards and procedures. Conduct inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs, coach and mentor staff on findings and corrective actions. Deliver onboarding and ongoing training for employees and contractors. Co-chair Joint Health & Safety Committees and support safety meetings at multiple sites. Investigate incidents and near-misses; track corrective actions and report progress. Support emergency preparedness, injury claim management, and return-to-work planning. Share best practices across sites to standardize programs and elevate safety performance. Monitor legislative changes and ensure site compliance with provincial and federal requirements. Writing, critiquing and peer review of H&S programs and processes Provide effective training and mentoring of H&S staff Qualifications Post-secondary education in Health & Safety or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of H&S experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. French/English bilingualism written and spoken. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 40%. Strong knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation (Québec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and federal). Skilled in inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations. Strong facilitation, training, and coaching skills. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Project Management and Manufacturing Industries Wood Product Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stella-Jones by 2x Get notified about new Environmental Health Safety Specialist jobs in Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area . Occupational Safety Health Specialist | Upto $120/hr Remote Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area $70.00-$120.00 3 hours ago Health, Safety and Environment Specialist Montreal, Quebec, Canada $80,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks ago Montreal, Quebec, Canada CA$75,000.00-CA$85, hours ago Health, Safety and Environment Manager Club Med Resorts Canada or overseas Intern, Health and Safety - Industrial Hygiene (Winter, 2026) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr