HSE Specialist

Overview

The Health and Safety (HSE) Specialist supports and strengthens a preventative safety culture within Modern Niagara’s Construction & Building Services business. The role works to reduce and eliminate risks of injury and illness by providing expert guidance, site engagement, inspections, training, incident support, and documentation management. Success is achieved through proactive hazard identification, strong partnerships with field and operational teams, and consistent application of Modern Niagara’s safety standards.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
The role helps protect people, maintain customer trust, and drive operational excellence by advising leaders, coaching workers, identifying risks, and elevating Modern Niagara’s safety performance. This position delivers safe, compliant, and successful projects while reducing incidents, claims, and operational disruption.

• Strengthen and maintain Modern Niagara’s preventative safety culture across Construction projects and Building Services.
• Support field teams and leaders through proactive engagement, inspections, and coaching.
• Reduce incidents and claims through data analysis, recommendations, and continuous improvement of safe work procedures.
• Provide reliable guidance on training needs, hazard mitigation, and site-specific safety planning.

• Facilitate and support safety-related education and training.
• Engage workers onsite to reinforce HSE requirements and influence safe behavior.
• Support and lead HSE initiatives for operational projects using industry knowledge and expertise.
• Partner with operations to develop and communicate HSE messaging.
• Analyze safety data to evaluate preventative programs and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with field personnel during site inspections.
• Attend all applicable HSE meetings.
• Support operations and Senior Leadership in risk management by:
• Analyzing and interpreting data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Enhancing safe work procedures using lessons learned.
• Assessing HSE training needs and recommending competency-building programs.
• Consulting on new project site-specific safety plans.
• Advising on HSE topics.
• Supporting incident and claim management.

• 3+ years of experience in safety, preferably the construction industry.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of Heath and Safety Management Systems
• Well-organized, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful, energetic, and able to work independently when needed.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for site travel.
• Strong interest in long-term career growth within the construction industry.
• Regular travel throughout the broader Southwestern Ontario region.

• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Relevant safety credentials or certifications.
• Experience with training delivery, incident management, or program development.

This is a new position.

Expected annual compensation: $70,000 – $80,000.

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Performance based bonus opportunities
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others

Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that…