At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
Health and Safety Specialist
A Day in the Life
As a Health and Safety Specialist, in our Guelph or Calgary office, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.
This is a 12 month contract.
The compensation range for this role is $29.00 to $50.00 , commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
- This role balances hands‑on field support with program development, auditing, and advisory responsibilities.
- Provide H&S support for Our project teams involved in the Water Resources service line, including watershed and flood risk modeling, surface and ground water quality evaluation, geomorphology, restoration and water infrastructure project services.
- Support the coordination of local joint occupational health and safety committees.
- Influence strong safety practices and culture to generate engagement and commitment from all employees.
- Partner with the business, advise and coach leaders and employees to successfully conduct hazard assessment, emergency response planning and inspections.
- Conduct in-field health and safety inspections.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses to identify corrective actions that will address root causes and prevent future incidents.
- Provide subject matter expertise and collaborate with teams for the development or implementation of programs (e.g., ground disturbance, excavation safety, off highway vehicle safety, driving safety, working around water, etc.) that meet the needs of the organization, our clients and legislation.
- Provide subject matter expertise for the development of communications and training. Examples include orientations and onboarding, risk assessment, emergency response, respiratory protection and ground disturbance.
- Identify trends and issues for the teams and activities you support and engage leaders to proactively develop solutions.
Support the development and implementation of health and safety online and digital management tools (e.g., Benchmark, Workday Learning, Motive, Get Home Safe).
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Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
- A minimum 5 years of experience in a health and safety role including field experience.
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate/relevant degree required.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation preferred. Canadian Registered Safety Technician or National Construction Safety Officer designation will be considered.
- Experience building collaborative partnerships and effective working relationships with all levels of employees.
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian OHS legislation, with specific experience navigating AB, BC, SK, MB and ON OHS requirements.
- Experience supporting construction, environmental, industrial, or energy‑adjacent projects is an asset.
- Experience using digital H&S management systems (e.g., Benchmark, Workday Learning, Motive, Get Home Safe or equivalent platforms) is an asset.
- H&S auditing experience is an asset.
- Industrial hygiene experience is considered an asset.
- Injury, illness, and WCB claims management experience would be an asset.
Approximately 20 - 25% travel is expected. Most travel will be within Canada.
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Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.
- Sitting, standing, and walking
- When working outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
- Field work may include remote or industrial sites and variable weather conditions, including winter field operations.
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com .
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.
