Flynn Group of Companies

Health & Safety Specialist

Halifax, NS

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Seniority: Mid level
Country: CA
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 3 Nov 2026

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At Flynn, it's not just a job, it's a career

Job Summary: Health and Safety Specialists are responsible for the instruction, implementation, enforcement and management of the Health and Safety policies of the company through advising, coaching and educating all Flynn employees. This position will be based out of our Halifax branch , reporting to the Regional Health & Safety Manager for Eastern Canada. The chosen candidate will be responsible for supporting the province of Nova Scotia, which includes job sites in the HRM and surrounding areas, as well as Cape Breton.

What We Offer:

Company-provided vehicle or vehicle allowance provided

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health benefits and RRSP Matching Program

A collaborative work environment at the branch level and within the Health & Safety team

Ongoing career development programs through our in-house Flynn University and eLearning courses

Personal development opportunities for technical training in the field of Health & Safety

A Day in the Life:

Uphold and coach employees on Flynn’s health and safety policies/procedures

Perform site inspections

Injury management (e.g. WCB & Return to work program)

Conduct new hire orientations

Incident investigations

Complete internal and external COR audits

Attend pre-starts, hand-offs and other safety-related meetings

Assist with the completion of site safety documents

What We Are Seeking:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a safety role within a construction environment

Formal education and/or training in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety, NCSO or equivalent experience

Experience with WCB, Return to Work programs and injury management

Good knowledge of Fall Protection systems and legislation

Knowledge and practical experience in incident investigation

Experience working in the ICI construction industry, specifically dealing with Building envelope is considered an asset

Knowledge of the COR process is considered an asset

Bilingualism is considered an asset

Strong administrative and organizational skills

Computer literate in Windows applications; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Team attitude with a willingness to learn

Valid driver’s license required

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