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Company OverviewStella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Supporting the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber, and industrial wood products across the continent. The Companys common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ). To learn more about the company, visit: OverviewAs part of our expanding commitment to safety, weve created a new role: Health & Safety Lead within our Operations group. In this role, youll be the lead in rolling out new safety programs across multiple provinces ensuring consistency, training, and hands-on support as they are deployed in the field.The Health & Safety Lead will work across facilities in Qubec, Kirkland Lake (Ontario), and Truro (Nova Scotia), supporting local Health & Safety Coordinators and ensuring compliance, inspections, and continuous improvement. Working closely with the H&S Supervisor, Advisors, and Plant Managers, this role is central to strengthening safety culture across our operations. Regular travel (up to 40%) is required.The position may be based at one of the following Canadian locations:Gatineau, QCSaint-Laurent, QCDelson, QCKey ResponsibilitiesLead the rollout of new health & safety programs across assigned facilities; provide training and deployment support.Partner with local H&S Coordinators to ensure consistent application of safety standards and procedures.Conduct inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs, coach and mentor staff on findings and corrective actions.Deliver onboarding and ongoing training for employees and contractors.Co-chair Joint Health & Safety Committees and support safety meetings at multiple sites.Investigate incidents and near-misses; track corrective actions and report progress.Support emergency preparedness, injury claim management, and return-to-work planning.Share best practices across sites to standardize programs and elevate safety performance.Monitor legislative changes and ensure site compliance with provincial and federal requirements.Writing, critiquing and peer review of H&S programs and processesProvide effective training and mentoring of H&S staffQualificationsPost-secondary education in Health & Safety or related discipline, or equivalent experience.Minimum 5 years of H&S experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.French/English bilingualism written and spoken.Valid drivers license and willingness to travel up to 40%.Strong knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation (Qubec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and federal).Skilled in inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.Strong facilitation, training, and coaching skills.