HSE & quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

Reporting to the COO, the HSE & Quality Compliance Specialist acts as the primary HSE and Quality representative supporting organizational compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining QHSE programs for the business. The Specialist will provide program coordination, documentation control, reporting, and administrative support to ensure the organization meets regulatory requirements, internal standards, and continuous improvement goals.

The Specialist serves as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders and external service providers. This role is central to Blue Spark’s risk mitigation, compliance reporting and overall commitment to operational excellence and a culture of safety and quality.

Key Accountabilities:

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Serve as the Company HSE representative, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and internal HSE policies.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE systems and programs across all functions.
• Conduct internal HSE audits, inspections, investigations, and incident reporting, ensuring timely and effective communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HSE system.
• Collaborate with all levels/function of the business to identify risks, implement preventive measures, and drive the adoption of industry best practices.
• Manage PPE inventory and ensure external compliance systems remain current.
• Maintain documentation and support initiatives related to the transition from COR certification to ISO standards.
  
  

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Lead the development, implementation, auditing and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with company, customer, applicable international standard requirements, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the development of audit plans and follow-up on QMS audit activities.
• Plan and implement projects to meet Quality objectives.
• Act as an interface between quality and BSE Process Owners.
• Follow up and track completion of corrective actions to audit nonconformances.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of Company quality documentation
  
  

General & Project Support

• Assist with special projects and operational initiatives that enhance safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required.
• Review opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement improvements in all facets of documentation.
• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications (including Licenses/Certifications):

• 7+ years of industry related HSE or QMS experience.
• Certified COR/ISO 45001 Internal Auditor is an asset.
• Quality minded and service-oriented team player.
• Proven organizational skills including time management, and the capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively independently.
• Willingness to learn in a diverse organizational environment.
• Capacity to work cooperatively and effectively with others to resolve problems.
• Drive to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with all MS Office applications with a focus on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as general office equipment (computer/voice messaging systems/fax/copier)

Behavioral Competencies

• Process‑driven and disciplined
• Detail‑oriented and thorough
• Able to manage competing deadlines
• Collaborative and service‑oriented
• Discreet with sensitive information
• Strong problem‑solving skills

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Variable and fast paced work environment subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity.
• Work is primarily office based and sedentary in nature. However, participation in inspections, assessments, and audits will require the ability to walk/reach/grasp/bend/lift and flex arms/wrists/legs and fingers
• Lifting requirements will be restricted to less than 20 pounds.

Living our Core Values: Inspiring Energetic Change:

• WE/ME: We act and make decisions for the benefit of the team, not for our own ego or advancement. Like family we are committed to the success and well-being of every Sparky.
• Dependable: We say what we do and then we do what we say even when no one is watching
• Solve it!: When we see problem, we fix it using ingenuity and common sense. We have the courage to fail fast and learn.
• Fun Works: We take ourselves lightly and our work seriously. Optimism, kindness and a sense of humor go a long way when the going gets tough. We can laugh at ourselves and with each other when sharing setbacks or celebrating success.
  
  

NOTE:   This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

At Blue Spark, we believe great teams are built through diverse perspectives and inclusive practices. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.