Process and Quality Specialist, HSE

JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement? As an HSE Process & Quality Specialist, you will play a key role in strengthening our Health, Safety, and Environment management system by developing, maintaining, and enhancing HSE standards, procedures, work instructions, and guidance materials. P
Partnering with HSE subject matter experts, business stakeholders, and governance teams, you will ensure documentation is clear, effective, and aligned with regulatory, corporate, and management system requirements. You will also coordinate and track quality issues, findings, and corrective actions, helping to improve compliance, consistency, and operational excellence across the organization.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and detail-oriented professional who enjoys transforming complex requirements into practical solutions that support a strong safety culture and drive meaningful organizational improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and improve HSE standards, procedures, work instructions, guidelines, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with HSE, Quality, and operational stakeholders to ensure processes are effective, compliant, and aligned with business needs.
• Support the implementation and change management of new or updated HSE processes through communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Track and coordinate HSE quality issues, audit findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze trends and support root cause investigations to identify opportunities for process enhancement and risk reduction.
• Monitor HSE quality metrics and prepare reports, management review inputs, and governance updates.
• Ensure HSE documentation aligns with regulatory requirements, management system standards, and audit expectations.
• Participate in governance activities and cross-functional initiatives to strengthen HSE performance, compliance, and operational excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post‑secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Quality, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Combination of formal education and relevant HSE or quality systems experience will be considered.
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience in change management and/or health and safety roles.
• Formal training in management systems, quality, or process improvement (e.g., ISO‑based systems) is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, standardize, and maintain HSE process documentation within a controlled management system environment.
• Working knowledge of HSE management systems, including document control, audit processes, and quality/continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong written and technical communication skills with the ability to translate complex HSE and regulatory requirements into clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Strong collaboration skills to engage subject matter experts and build alignment across functional teams.
• Ability to analyze complex information, synthesize input from multiple stakeholders, and produce clear, structured outputs.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.