HSE and Sustainability Lead

Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R0151150 Date Posted: 2026-11-10 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC. Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity Hitachi Energy is seeking an HSE & Sustainability Senior Specialist to support HSE and sustainability activities at our Stoney Creek facility. In this role, you will help shape the systems, practices, and organizational capability that support reliable operations while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements. You will work closely with site leadership, the local HSE & Sustainability team, and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen risk management, operational learning, and continuous improvement. The position focuses on applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts, advancing serious injury and fatality prevention efforts, supporting ISO management systems, and promoting a culture of learning, psychological safety, and accountability. You will also contribute to the development of HSE programs, guide investigations and corrective actions, monitor trends and risks, and support initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and resilience. How You'll Make an Impact Manage the HSE team in support of site priorities and internal customers while building long-term organizational capability. Establish and execute HSE approaches aligned with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) practices, organizational learning, and serious injury and fatality prevention. Apply risk-based approaches and operational learning to identify vulnerabilities and understand system conditions that influence risk. Coach and advise site leadership to strengthen risk management practices, accountability, and effective leadership behaviors. Maintain and execute HSE management systems, using audits and inspections as tools for learning and continuous improvement. Manage incident, near-miss, and learning reviews focused on understanding organizational conditions and improving system performance. Monitor and communicate HSE trends, insights, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities to leaders across the organization. Guide the local HSE & Sustainability team while supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your Background Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Health Sciences, or Occupational Health Sciences. Minimum 5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment, and 3 years of experience managing direct reports. Experience with Microsoft Office and plant-specific software systems, with the ability to work effectively within matrixed leadership and functional teams. Practical experience with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), serious injury and fatality prevention programs, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems, sustainability programs, or professional certifications such as CRSP, CHSC, PE, or PMP would be considered an asset. Frequent communication with internal and external partners, customers, and stakeholders located outside Quebec. Knowledge of English, in addition to French, is required to fulfill the operational requirements of the role and ensure effective collaboration and client service. More About Us At Hitachi Energy, you'll have opportunities to contribute to meaningful work while supporting your professional growth. Work on innovative technologies shaping the future of energy. Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive environment. Access learning platforms and career development programs. Benefit from attractive health and retirement programs. Enjoy paid leave and flexible work arrangements. Only selected candidates will be contacted. In compliance with Ontario’s Pay Transparency requirements, the expected compensation for this role is: Salary Range: $105,000– $140,000 Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. 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