Job Title: Health Safety & Environment Specialist Full Time

Location: Victoria – 905 Ellery, Canada

In 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’s possible.

Esquimalt, Victoria, (BC), Onsite

Thales requires an HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Specialist to work closely with the HSE/Facilities Manager as well as the Esquimalt Operations Manager to ensure all HSE standards are met as well as recorded in the appropriate systems to ensure ISO standard compliance. As the HSE Specialist, you will assume a dynamic role within the Esquimalt team.

The role will involve leading the development and implementation of the MWAV Program HSE strategy, management systems and plans. In addition, this position will provide advice, leadership and hands-on support to project personnel and assist in the promotion and education of HSE principles.

Key Areas of Responsibility

This role is instrumental in implementing Thales Canada, Defence & Security strategy, policy and systems for Health, Safety and Environment.

HSE Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the HSE Management System and its supporting tools, processes and required employee competencies.
• 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.
• In coordination with the HSE/Facilities Manager, ensure training requirements and documented records are maintained.
• Act as a liaison with CFB Esquimalt base safety and FMFCB Safety Manager.

• Report and investigate all accidents/ incidents and facilitate form completion.
• Construct and implement the Waterfront Safety Plan with coordination with site management.
• Manage, promote and maintain the Thales Cares Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• 3-5 years’ experience with safety management systems.
• Strong skills in all MS Office platforms.

Education:

• Post-secondary certificate or degree in technology and/or health, safety and environmental field is preferred.

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Physical Demands

The HSE 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.

Schedule: 40 hours per week – Core Business Hours

Physical Environment: Office/Dockyard or onboard Naval ships alongside in harbour. The HSE 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.

Customer Location Based or Site Visits: Regular travel to and from customer site

What We offer

Thales 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&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&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

•Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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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.
This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages