EH&S Advisor

GFL Environmental Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an EH&S Advisor to advance a healthy and safe work environment. You will collaborate with front-line supervisors and employees while liaising with a national team to guide health and safety practices on daily operations.

The role involves significant travel (approximately 70%) and requires oversight of EHS programs, onboarding, reporting, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites and customer programs.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in a similar on-site EHS role in waste management, transportation or construction preferred.
• Degree, Diploma or Professional Certification in H&S or related field of study preferred.
• Team player who can adapt to change regularly.
• Train the trainer in required field level training (Fire Extinguisher, Confined Space, etc.).
• Time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day administration activities of operations on all EHS matters.
• Formulates improvements to the EHS program.
• Ensures compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations.
• Ensures compliance for customer programs such as ISN Networld, Avetta, and Contractor Check.
• Manages and supports EHS programs; COR, ISO 45001, SEMS-Enablon, GFL LMS, Subcontractor Management and Return to Work.
• Manages and supports training & development programs.
• Conduct onboarding/orientations for new hires.
• Streamlines communication within EHS & Operations.
• Assists EHS Manager and Director in pursuits, marketing strategies, prequalifications, bids and proposals related to health & safety.
• Interfaces with the public via community projects, regulatory officials, Safe Work Associations & Vendors.
• Attends client/project meetings as required.
• Prepares reports and project updates related to EHS performance.
• Other duties as prescribed by Senior Manager.

Skills

EHS Experience

Waste Management

Construction Industry

Regulatory Compliance

Training & Development

Education

Degree/Diploma in H&S

Professional Certification in H&S

Job description

The EH&S Advisor will be committed to developing a healthy and safe work environment for all our team members through hands-on, field-based collaboration with front-line supervisors and employees. With the support of a national team, you will be relied upon to bring support and guidance in the health and safety field, allowing you to advise on various unique obstacles that we face on a day-to-day basis. Working closely with our operational team, the Safety Advisor will ensure that safety is at the top of the mind for all team members and at the forefront of all daily activities. Frequent travel (70%) will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the day-to-day administration activities of GFL operations on all EHS matters
• Formulates improvement to EHS program
• Ensures compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Construction & Industrial Regulations and other pertinent legislation
• Ensures compliance for all customer programs such as ISN Networld, Avetta, and Contractor Check
• Manages and supports all EHS programs; COR, ISO 450001, SEMS-Enablon, the GFL LMS, Subcontractor Management and Return to Work
• Manages & supports training & development programs
• Conduct Onboarding/Orientations for new hires
• Streamlining communication within EHS & Operations
• Assist EHS Manager and Director in company pursuits with marketing strategies, prequalification's, bids and proposals, related to health & safety
• Interface with the public through projects imbedded within the community, Regulatory officials, Safe Work Associations & Suppliers/Vendors
• Attend client/project meetings where required
• Prepare reports and project updates as it relates to the EHS performance
• Other duties as prescribed by the Senior Manager

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• 3-5+ years of experience within a similar on-site Environmental Health & Safety role, with previous experience within Waste Management, Transportation or Construction industry preferred
• Degree, Diploma or Professional Certification in H&S or related field of study preferred
• A team player that accepts and can manage change regularly
• Train the trainer in some of the required field level training (Fire Extinguisher, Confined Space etc.)
• Time management skills

• Vehicle and valid license required
• 75% travel required