Health Safety Environment Coordinator

Junior Health & Safety (HSE) Coordinator - Bilingual (English/French)

6-Month Temporary Contract

Location: Kirkland, QC (100% On-site)

Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Reports to: HSE Manager

About DART Aerospace

DART Aerospace is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and certification of mission-critical aerospace equipment. With operations across North America and Europe, we develop innovative solutions that enhance safety and performance for operators worldwide.

As we continue to strengthen our operational excellence, we are looking for a Bilingual Junior Health & Safety (HSE) Coordinator to support the implementation and continuous improvement of our Health & Safety Management System.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career HSE professional who is eager to gain hands-on experience managing projects, improving processes, and partnering with manufacturing teams in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Position Overview

Reporting to the HSE Manager, the Junior HSE Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, and execution of Health & Safety initiatives across the Kirkland facility.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and passionate about creating a safe workplace. You will collaborate with managers, supervisors, and employees to implement HSE standards, coordinate projects, monitor corrective actions, and help foster a strong safety culture.

Because this role supports both English- and French-speaking employees, bilingualism (French and English) is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, documenting, and implementing Health & Safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Coordinate HSE improvement projects and monitor project timelines and deliverables.
• Support the deployment of new safety processes and ensure consistent implementation across departments.
• Participate in workplace inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
• Track corrective and preventive actions and follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain HSE documentation, records, and compliance files.
• Prepare HSE reports, dashboards, KPIs, and presentations for management.
• Coordinate safety meetings, action plans, and follow-up activities.
• Support employee orientation, safety training, awareness campaigns, and communication initiatives.
• Promote a positive safety culture through collaboration with production, engineering, and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety legislation and company standards.
• Perform other HSE-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in Health & Safety, HSE, EHS, or a related field.
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written) is required.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Assets

• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or aerospace environments.
• Knowledge of Quebec Occupational Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience developing procedures, work instructions, or process documentation.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, Kaizen).

Key Competencies

• Organization and planning
• Project coordination
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Initiative and accountability
• Strong communication skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Time management
• Adaptability

Why Join DART Aerospace?

• Gain practical HSE experience within a global aerospace manufacturing company.
• Work on projects that have a direct impact on employee safety and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with experienced manufacturing, engineering, and operations professionals.
• Develop project management and process improvement skills.
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in Health, Safety & Environment.
• Join a collaborative team where your ideas and contributions will make a measurable difference.

Ready to launch your career in Health & Safety?

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to building safer workplaces while supporting mission-critical aerospace operations.