Senior HSE Advisor

We are looking for a talented Senior HSE Advisor to join our team in Mississauga or Ottawa, ON.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Provide hands-on support to sites across the region in implementing health, safety, and environmental and sustainability programs, initiatives, and tools that drive regional objectives and performance targets.
Partner with global teams to represent the region and contribute to the continuous improvement of HSE programs, policies, procedures, and best practices that strengthen operational excellence.
Guide and support sites in implementing effective hazard and risk controls through administrative controls, engineering solutions, procedures, training, education, and awareness initiatives.
Identify, analyze, and resolve health, safety, and environmental challenges while promoting standardization and the adoption of best practices across the region.
Lead or participate in regional audits, ensuring sites are prepared before assessments and supported afterward to achieve and maintain compliance and conformance requirements.
Coach and mentor service operations stakeholders on key health, safety, and environmental deliverables, fostering capability development and supporting long-term improvements to HSE culture
Provide hands-on support during the investigation of significant incidents, helping sites meet reporting requirements and implement corrective actions that reduce hazards and risks of future incidents
Manage relationships with regional suppliers and consultants, execute communication strategies that align with global objectives, and regularly travel to regional sites to support business needs and drive continuous improvement.
Minimum of 5-7 years of Health, Safety, and Environmental experience.
Certification or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from a recognized training institution.
Onsite position reporting 3 days/week to the Mississauga branch.
Regular travel 25% of the time to the 4 other branch locations in the Central Canada/Atlantic Area.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be a self-starter and motivated to work independently to accomplish the deliverables.
Will consider candidates who reside in Ottawa. Due to the customer-facing nature of this role and the requirements of the Ottawa market, candidates must be fluent in both English and French.
Candidates who have a CRSP designation are preferred.
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Ontario Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this position is $110,000– $158,000
This role includes benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, pension plan) starting on your first day. It does include variable compensation of 12%
This posting is for 1 vacancy
Cummins does not require Canadian experience, supporting equitable opportunities for all applicants, including newcomers.
We use artificial intelligence or automated systems in parts of our screening process, in accordance with Ontario regulations
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our Company Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.
At Cummins, we are committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and we strive to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.
The successful candidate will be subject to our Pre-Employment Background Screening process which consists of a Criminal Background Check.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Demonstrate resilience and adaptability, maintaining focus and effectiveness when navigating complex challenges, regulatory requirements, audits, and changing business priorities.
Build strong partnerships across sites, regions, and global teams by collaborating effectively, leveraging diverse perspectives, and aligning stakeholders around shared health, safety, and environmental goals.
Communicate clearly and influence others at all levels of the organization, translating technical requirements into practical actions and gaining commitment to critical initiatives and improvements.
Apply strong risk assessment and risk control expertise to identify hazards, evaluate potential impacts, and implement sustainable controls that protect employees, communities, and the environment.
Lead high-quality incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring accurate reporting, effective corrective actions, and the prevention of recurring incidents.
Promote a positive health, safety, and environmental culture by coaching leaders and employees, encouraging accountability, and driving engagement in safety and sustainability programs.
Drive results through continuous improvement, standardization, and optimization of work processes, helping sites achieve compliance objectives while improving operational performance.
Bring a global mindset and appreciation for diverse perspectives, championing innovation and best practices that support regional needs while aligning with global strategies and organizational objectives.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or university equivalent required. Health and Safety and/or Environmental degree preferre

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