Waterfront Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist - Jobs in Dartmouth

Job Description

Location: Halifax, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow #39;s possible.This position is onsite in Halifax.Position SummaryThales is looking to hire a Waterfront HSE Specialist to work closely with the HSE/Facilities Manager as well as the Halifax Operations Manager to ensure all HSE standards are met as well as recorded in the appropriate systems to ensure ISO standard compliance. The Waterfront HSE Specialist will assume a dynamic role within the Halifax team.Key Areas of Responsibility This role is instrumental in implementing Thales Canada, Defenceamp; Security strategy, policy and systems for Quality, Health, Safety and Environment.HSE Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the HSE Management System and its supporting tools, processes and required employee competencies.
• Ensure the maintenance of all third party certifications and accreditation, including but not limited to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001; Ensure analysis of accident, incident and complaint investigations for significant events to ensure the business is meeting its legal requirements, to identify any non-conformity and identify continual improvement.
• Delivery of Safety Culture improvement programs to support safety evolution and behavioral improvements, ensure training requirements and documented records are maintained.

• Key contributor to ISO and WCB audit preparation and execution (evidence gathering, preparatory walk-throughs, etc; Support document generation and control of all ISO, WCB, HSE and Real Estate related documents in Thales Safety Management System.
• Assist with annual internal and external audits and prepare the facility for successful certifications.
• Report and investigate all accidents/ incidents and facilitate form completion; Liaise with external service contractors to ensure HSE compliancy; Manage the creation, monitoring and resolution of corrective action requests.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of various databases, such as the site legal register and SharePoint repository.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk assessments, environmental aspect analysis, and general HSE processes and conditions

Minimum RequirementsSkills and Abilities:

• 2- 5 years #39; experience with safety management systems.
• Process safety management implementation considered an asset.
• Strong skills in all MS Office platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to deal diplomatically with people at all levels.

Education:

• Post-secondary certificate or degree in technology and/or health, safety and environmental field is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to deal diplomatically with people at all levels.

Physical Demands

• The HSE Waterfront Specialist will at times have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. They may also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time and walking the work environment during worksite inspections.
• Will be required to undertake inspections, including confined space entry, on naval ships involving bending and twisting.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements:

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR.
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level.

Special Position Requirements

• Type of Role: Hybrid (Home/Office) - flexibility to work from home, but expected to be in office as required to support the business.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Physical Environment: Office environment.
• Travel: As required, including International.

What We OfferThales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD amp;D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD amp;D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Why Join UsSa Say HI and learn more about working at Thales click here . ( https://youtu.be/9aMF4NMhEJo )#LI-KL1Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.