EHS Advisor
Alstom Transport · Whitby, ON, CA · Canada · On-site
Pay: CAD 80,000 – 100,000 a year
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Req ID:516546
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator in Kingston, ON we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in Environment, Health, and Safety in an impactful and rewarding field. You’ll work alongside a skilled and collaborative team of professionals dedicated to delivering excellence.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with EHS regulations during the testing and commissioning phases of equipment and trains, contributing to a safer and more sustainable transportation system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with permit offices, supervisors, employees, contractors, and the prime contractor, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met, overseeing work permits, and coaching supervisors to foster a culture of safety and responsibility.
You’ll specifically take care of conducting inspections and monitoring on-site activities, as well as providing risk assessment support to employees and contractors, but also lead accident investigations and implement follow-up actions to ensure continuous improvement.
We’ll look to you for:
Conducting inspections and monitoring on-site activities
Overseeing work permits and ensuring compliance
Providing support for risk assessments to employees and contractors
Coaching supervisors to promote safety leadership
Delivering EHS inductions for employees and contractors
Managing contractors and ensuring their readiness
Leading EHS committee meetings and broadcasting monthly toolbox talks
Investigating accidents and ensuring follow-up action plans are executed
Qualifying and monitoring contractor EHS documentation
Implementing emergency measures and first aid protocols
Taking immediate action to stop operational activities that pose high risks to people or the environment
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
University degree in Environment, Health, and Safety or a related field
Health & Safety Qualification recognized by local authorities
2 to 5 years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety, with mandatory experience on construction sites
Strong leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)
Experience in project-based environments (an asset)
Experience in the railway industry (an asset)
Strong written English communication skills
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