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The EHS Specialist ensures workplace safety by implementing health and safety programs, performing risk assessments, leading audits, and providing training and support for compliance with regulations.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. is seeking a highly accountable and proactive Experienced or Senior Environment, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS), reporting to the EHS Manager, working out of the Petawawa or Ottawa, ON office.
The Environment, Health and Safety Specialist will lead employees' health and safety efforts for the local team supporting the MHLH (Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopter) Program. This program supports the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) fleet of CH147F Chinook Helicopters and other programs within the region.
This role reports functionally to the Boeing Global Services (BGS) Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager. The candidate will support the local MHLH Program Manager for all EHS requirements, including risk identification and management, Ontario regulatory engagement, health and safety support for managers and employees, and leadership of audits and safety committees.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Petawawa or Ottawa, ON office.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience):
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Additional Information:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in Canada. The employer is Boeing Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Benefits and pay are determined by Canada and are not on Boeing US-based payroll. This is not an expatriate assignment.
Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary base pay range -
Experienced (Level 3) - $95,000 - $105,000 CAD
Senior (Level 4) - $114,000 - $126,000 CAD
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance Level II from the Canadian government. Requirements to obtain a secret security clearance can be found at:
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/personnel/information-eng.html#a1.1
To review the Canadian Controlled Goods and Public Service and Procurement Canada requirements please go to the following government pages below:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/controlled-goods/program-requirements/security-assessments-personnel.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/controlled-goods.html
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 29, 2026
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active or ability to obtain Secret level II security clearance
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. is seeking a highly accountable and proactive Experienced or Senior Environment, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS), reporting to the EHS Manager, working out of the Petawawa or Ottawa, ON office.
The Environment, Health and Safety Specialist will lead employees' health and safety efforts for the local team supporting the MHLH (Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopter) Program. This program supports the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) fleet of CH147F Chinook Helicopters and other programs within the region.
This role reports functionally to the Boeing Global Services (BGS) Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager. The candidate will support the local MHLH Program Manager for all EHS requirements, including risk identification and management, Ontario regulatory engagement, health and safety support for managers and employees, and leadership of audits and safety committees.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Petawawa or Ottawa, ON office.
Position Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and assess occupational health and safety programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Develop and deliver training and guidance; interpret and advise on emerging issues, regulations, and legislation impacting program operations.
- Evaluate and recommend risk management control technologies.
- Lead internal and external audits, inspections, and investigations; coordinate resolution of identified issues.
- Develop corrective action plans in response to audit and inspection findings.
- Collaborate with program management to facilitate risk management decisions.
- Analyze emerging technologies to identify potential hazards and control methods.
- Foster a strong safety reporting culture within the local team by facilitating workshops, joint health and safety committee meetings, and partnering with Human Resources to support employee well-being.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 5+ years of experience working in the Health and Safety field
- Experience in investigation, risk analysis, and safety program
- Strong knowledge of relevant Ontario legislation and regulations, e.g., Human Rights Codes (HRC), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA)
- Able and willing to travel up to 25% domestically
- Must be legally able to work in Canada
- Must be willing and eligible to work on Canadian government and defense-related programs
- Must consent to Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment
- Individual must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods
- Must be eligible for Secret Level II security clearance
- Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data
Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience):
- 7+ years of experience working in the Health and Safety field
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing environment
- Active Secret Level II Security Clearance
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Human Resources or related discipline
- Professional designation or equivalent certification
- Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Training Program certification
- Experience with Workers Compensation claims management
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Additional Information:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in Canada. The employer is Boeing Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Benefits and pay are determined by Canada and are not on Boeing US-based payroll. This is not an expatriate assignment.
Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary base pay range -
Experienced (Level 3) - $95,000 - $105,000 CAD
Senior (Level 4) - $114,000 - $126,000 CAD
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance Level II from the Canadian government. Requirements to obtain a secret security clearance can be found at:
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/personnel/information-eng.html#a1.1
To review the Canadian Controlled Goods and Public Service and Procurement Canada requirements please go to the following government pages below:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/controlled-goods/program-requirements/security-assessments-personnel.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/controlled-goods.html
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 29, 2026
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active or ability to obtain Secret level II security clearance
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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