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BMT

Senior Safety and Environmental Specialist

BMT

. Develop and own the Safety and Environmental Management Plan .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSenior💰 CA$105,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Safety and Environmental Management, with a strong focus on compliance, risk assessment, and technical leadership within the shipbuilding industry. Capable of translating complex safety and environmental requirements into actionable plans while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Safety And Environmental ManagementRisk AssessmentTechnical LeadershipNaval Systems KnowledgeCompliance With Regulations

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Hard Skills
Safety And Environmental AssessmentsHazard IdentificationVerification AssessmentsTechnical Studies DevelopmentSystems IntegrationShip SurveysMarine/Mechanical DesignEnvironmental EngineeringOccupational Health And SafetyEngineering Design
Soft Skills
Team BuildingMentoringCollaborationCommunicationFacilitation
Tools & Technologies
BMT Quality Management SystemHazard LogsTechnical Drawings
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineering RegistrationCanadian Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Shipbuilding IndustryInternational Maritime Organization (IMO) RegulationsClass Society RulesTransport Canada RegulationsCanadian Forces Technical Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and own the Safety and Environmental Management Plan
  • Conduct Safety and Environmental assessments throughout the design lifecycle
  • Identify and mitigate potential Safety and Environmental risks through design recommendations
  • Develop and manage Safety and Environmental requirements and verification criteria
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Safety and Environmental standards
  • Translate Safety and Environmental needs into defined and measurable requirements
  • Analyze verification assessments for compliance with Safety and Environmental requirements
  • Lead and support hazard identification, analyses and assessments
  • Develop and maintain Hazard Logs
  • Lead and facilitate Safety briefs and working groups
  • Support hazard analyses and operational risk assessments
  • Evaluate Safety and Environmental impacts associated with design changes
  • Collaborate with engineering disciplines on Safety and Environmental initiatives
  • Present findings and recommendations to technical and senior management audiences
  • Mentor BMT staff developing domain skills, qualifications and experience
  • Act as Technical Lead and Technical Assurer on specified projects
  • Manage technical work and evaluate effectiveness to improve best practice
  • Work within multidisciplinary teams and BMT Quality Management System processes
  • Maintain continuing professional development and technical competency
  • Promote a positive team culture through feedback, team building and wellness activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in engineering, occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of safety and environmental Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the shipbuilding industry
  • Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with Professional Engineering governance body in province of work
  • Eligible for a Canadian security clearance
  • Detailed knowledge and experience in the operation of Naval systems
  • Knowledge and understanding of marine/mechanical design on platforms ranging from tugboats, barges and ferries to surface combatants, submarines, cargo and passenger vessels
  • Experience working with shipyards, dockyards, owners, class and equipment manufacturers
  • Experience conducting ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and vessel condition documentation
  • Experience in the in-service support of naval systems and/or engineering design
  • Experience in the development and use of technical studies and drawings
  • Understanding of specifications for government and commercial vessels
  • Experience in systems integration, ship construction and/or repair
  • Knowledge of International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
  • Employee and Family Assistance program
  • Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
  • RRSP or TFSA matching program
  • Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee recognition program
  • Employee referral program
  • Competitive salary commensurate with skill, ability and experience
  • Employment equity and diversity commitment
  • Accommodations available on request during the selection process