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Health and Safety Specialist
ADay in theLife
As an Health and Safety Specialist, in our Calgary or Edmonton 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.
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’llbe 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 Assessment, Remediation, Reclamation and Monitoring (ARRM) service line, including contaminated site assessments, remediation and reclamation activities, drilling programs, and construction‑adjacent field operations.
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.
Serve as an internal Certificate of Recognition (COR) Health & Safety Auditor, including leading or supporting internal audits, coordinating external audits, and tracking corrective actions, commensurate with experience.
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, hot work permits, electrical safety for non-electrical workers, confined space entry,) 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).
YourExpertise andSkills
These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand 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 and COR standards
Experience supporting construction, environmental, industrial, or energy‑adjacent projects in Alberta 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.
WorkEnvironment andPhysicalRequirements
The physical and environmental requirements below reflectwhat’stypically 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonableaccommodation inouremployment for individuals with disabilities
This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Montrose Environmental was one of the first to see environmental responsibility as not just an imperative but as a strategic asset. And we’re well ahead of the curve in applying the latest technologies in practical ways to solve difficult environmental challenges.
How? By building a leadership team with exceptional depth of experience and breadth of expertise. By bringing together a wealth of local knowledge that allows us to address homegrown issues across multiple locations. By removing operational roadblocks that stand in the way of streamlined, hassle-free, nation-spanning implementation. And by investing in assets and technologies that will keep us out in front of emerging environmental concerns for years to come.
In short, we approach our job the same way our clients approach theirs: With a sense of urgency, a commitment to adding value, and a stubborn refusal to settle for second-best. All to help the people we partner with identify and seize opportunity.