HSE Specialist

McKeil Marine is one of Canada’s leading marine service providers. Experienced and adaptive, we deliver turn-key solutions that support our customers success in a wide range of transportation and project challenges. Customer service, safety, quality, and respect for the environment are at the heart of our operations. When you join McKeil Marine you can look forward to a very competitive total compensation program and a team of passionate colleagues in a fast paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate.

HSE Specialist

McKeil Marine is seeking a skilled and experienced HSE Specialist to join our team and play a crucial role working collaboratively within the HSQE team. Reporting into the ORM Manager, this role will be primarily responsible for working collaboratively with the HSQE team and Operations department to support all Health and Safety functions. The HSE Specialist will be well versed within federal regulations as it relates to regulatory compliance, incident investigations, internal/external auditing, risk assessment, and reporting all while promoting a vibrant safety culture. The HSE specialist will be diligent in providing all current Health and Safety requirements, while demonstrating the enthusiasm to initiate innovative solutions and systems.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides support and guidance in overseeing the development and implementation of Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Aids in identifying Health and Safety risks on a continual basis while recommending change to internal and external safety practices.
• Conduct effective incident investigations while providing both quantitative and qualitative data in effort to create preventative and proactive measures.
• Prepare and manage all supporting claim documentation for underwriting of incidents.
• Work collaboratively with ORM and Operations to facilitate and lead company safety standards and annual objectives.
• Perform both internal and external audits to provide recommendations for corrective findings.
• Facilitate high level operational risk assessments.
• Provide onboarding orientation to all new hires both that of on vessel and in office.
• Implement and direct programs that aim to promote the wellbeing among all crew.
• Occasionally required to provide safety training including but not limited to; First Aid & CPR, Confined Space Entry, Fall protection and more.
• Visit company vessels as required to evaluate and examine current Health and Safety measures through means of: crew responsibility, risk management, operational controls, training, response preparedness, incident reporting, investigations, record keeping, inspections etc.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Competencies Required:

• Degree or Diploma in Health and Safety or related field.
• Five years of experience related to industrial or transportation industry
• Knowledge of federal health and safety regulatory requirements
• Strong ability to interpret and apply regulatory standards to marine industry
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to generate detailed and comprehensive reporting
• Ability to investigate and resolve workplace incidents; while conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative measures
• Certified trainer or experience in providing training such as First Aid & CPR considered to be an asset
• Auditing capabilities in the federal HSE environment considered to be an asset
• Experience within marine industry is considered an asset

Working Conditions/Special Notes:

• Burlington head office with some travel to company vessels and warehouse(s)
• Additional hours may be required dependent on operational demand
• Hybrid work schedule upon successful completion of onboarding

You will join a team of passionate colleagues in a fast paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate. McKeil Marine offers a very competitive total compensation program.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a background check conducted through our third-party provider. The standard background check may include, depending on the position: criminal record clearance, employment and education verification, and a driver’s abstract review. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the background screening process, please contact our Recruitment team if you are invited for further consideration.

McKeil Marine is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that supports our people and culture. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team at 1-800-454-4780 or email [email protected].