Marine HSQE & Compliance Specialist Jobs in Burlington, Canada at McKeil Marine
McKeil Marine is one of Canada’s leading marine service providers. Experienced and adaptive, we deliver turn-key solutions that support our customers success in a wide range of transportation and project challenges. Customer service, safety, quality, and respect for the environment are at the heart of our operations. When you join McKeil Marine you can look forward to a very competitive total compensation program and a team of passionate colleagues in a fast paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate.
Marine HSQE & Compliance Specialist
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations Risk Management (ORM), the Marine HSQE & Compliance Specialist will be responsible for supporting and advancing the organization’s Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental, and regulatory compliance programs across fleet, vessel, and project site operations.
This role plays a key part in maintaining and improving the company’s Quality & Safety Management System (QSMS), supporting operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with vessel personnel, operational leaders, and shore-based departments to ensure regulatory and company standards are effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved.
This position is well suited for an individual with a marine operational background and demonstrated interest or experience in safety management systems, auditing, regulatory compliance, environmental management, and operational risk management within a marine environment.
The role includes regular interaction with vessels, operational teams, and project sites, including periodic vessel visits and travel as required to support operational and compliance activities.
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Duties & Responsibilities:
Health, Safety, & Environmental Systems
Perform audits, produce reports, review incidents, audit findings, and operational performance data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Support the maintenance of the Quality & Safety Management System (QSMS) to ensure health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are documented, communicated, and effectively implemented.
Coordinate and participate in operational and ORM meetings to communicate priorities, compliance requirements, and follow-up actions.
Maintain current knowledge of HSQE legislation, Transport Canada and ESDC regulatory requirements specific to marine operations, industry standards, and best practices; recommend and implement program improvements as appropriate.
Monitor and ensure maritime environmental compliances within our sphere of operations (Canada, USA, Europe) and assist to support environmental compliance initiatives, including spill prevention, waste management, environmental reporting, and related regulatory requirements.
Conduct management system reviews and compliance assessments to strengthen operational performance and program effectiveness.
Manage compliance calendars, reminders, action tracking logs, and regulatory deadlines to ensure timely completion of required activities.
Conduct vessel visits, operational reviews, and non-audit site inspections to verify implementation of company standards, provide coaching, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Quality & Environmental Systems
Support the ongoing administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company’s ISM program and Quality Management Systems.
Support compliance activities associated with the company’s Document of Compliance (DoC) and Canadian Document of Compliance (CDoC).
Serve as Alternate Company Security Officer (CSO), as assigned, supporting marine security and regulatory compliance activities.
Lead and coordinate internal audits as Lead Auditor and support external audits involving regulatory authorities, clients, Class, and certification bodies.
Support compliance audits with Masters, Chief Engineers, operational leaders, and project personnel; track findings, corrective actions, and close-out activities.
Coordinate drill and exercise compliance activities to ensure scheduling, documentation, and follow-up…
Title: Marine HSQE & Compliance Specialist
Company: McKeil Marine
Location: Burlington, Canada
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