EH&S Advisor II

Finning International; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career advancement & training

Pension & ESPP

Health & disability benefits

Competitive base salary + bonus

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Advisor II for a permanent, full-time role in Surrey, BC. You will support the EH&S Management System, coach leaders, and drive a strong safety culture across operations.

The role requires 5–10 years of EH&S experience, post-secondary education in a related field, and the ability to travel ~50% to support branches. Hybrid work is offered along with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive EH&S experience.
• Experience implementing and supporting EH&S management systems.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Experience in power generation, heavy equipment repair/manufacturing/mining/construction environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching on health, safety, and environmental requirements; develop safety talks and toolbox meetings.
• Support branch safety boards and visual management standards; share safety insights across the business.
• Partner with leaders to support EH&S programs, inspections, meetings, and communications.
• Assist in Joint Health & Safety Committee development and effectiveness.
• Coordinate audits, inspections, hazard reporting, and incident investigations; drive improvements.
• Travel approximately 50% to support branches, remote sites, and field operations.

Skills

EH&S experience

Coaching & communication

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety

Environmental sciences background

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Finning Canada is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Advisor II to join our team in Surrey, British Columbia in a permanent, full-time capacity. Reporting to the EH&S Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation, promotion, and continuous improvement of Finning's Environment, Health & Safety Management System across our operations. As a trusted advisor, you will partner with operational leaders, EH&S professionals, and employees to drive a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support initiatives that reduce risk and enhance workplace health, safety, and environmental performance.

What we can offer you:

• Great people and place to work with a hybrid work opportunity
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Pension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributions
• Extensive health benefits including group medical and dental benefits, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
• For this position, the expected base salary range is between $75,000 and $90,000 annually with an additional performance bonus over the base salary. This range reflects our commitment to providing competitive compensation that aligns with industry standards and your qualifications.

Job Description:

What You'll Do

Safety Leadership & Communication

Provide coaching and guidance on health, safety, and environmental requirements, trends, and best practices. Develop and deliver relevant content for safety talks, toolbox meetings, and communications. Support the maintenance of branch safety boards and visual management standards. Identify gaps, provide recommendations, and share key learnings, successes, and safety insights across the business.

Collaboration & Operational Support

Partner with leaders and employees to support EH&S programs, training, inspections, meetings, and communications. Assist in the development and effectiveness of Joint Health & Safety Committees. Participate in branch leadership meetings, providing expertise and guidance on EH&S-related matters. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve occupational health and safety concerns and roadblocks.

Compliance, Assurance & Continuous Improvement

Support assurance activities including inspections, hazard reporting, corrective actions, leadership walkthroughs, and audits. Monitor compliance and provide coaching to ensure quality completion of EH&S requirements. Participate in internal and external audits, including documentation reviews, interviews, and field observations. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support implementation of corrective actions.

Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management

Coordinate and support emergency response drills and exercises. Review outcomes, communicate findings, and partner with operations to implement improvements. Provide guidance throughout the incident management process, including investigations, causal analysis, and regulatory correspondence. Analyze incident data and trends using reporting and dashboard tools to drive injury prevention and risk reduction initiatives.

Training & Program Development

Support the delivery, compliance, and effectiveness of EH&S training programs. Contribute to the development and enhancement of EH&S programs, procedures, and training materials. Provide feedback on EH&S management system documentation and tools.

Additional Responsibilities

Travel approximately 50% to support branches, remote sites, and field operations. Support the use and continuous improvement of EH&S management systems, toolkits, and reporting tools. Develop performance reports to support informed decision-making. Assist with EH&S-related administrative activities as required.

What You'll Bring

• 5–10 years of progressive Environment, Health & Safety experience.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline (degree, diploma, or certificate) preferred.
• Experience implementing and supporting EH&S management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Experience in power generation, heavy equipment repair/manufacturing/maintenance, mining, construction, or related environments is considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong coaching, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why Join Finning?

At Finning, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the safety and well-being of our employees while helping shape a strong and sustainable safety culture. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.