EHS Specialist

Rexnord; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to oversee safety efforts across operations and field services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of experience in EHS, particularly in manufacturing. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential for fostering a safe and compliant working environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in incident investigation methods.
• Experience with creating a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHS for the site and field service.
• Lead sustainability efforts to minimize hazardous waste.
• Ensure EHS-related trainings are defined and tracked to completion.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of EHS legislation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Thomson Power systems (a Regal Rexnord company) is a leading manufacturer of electrical products and systems for use in the Power Generation Industry for over 40 years. We are currently looking for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to work closely with our operations and field service leaders; reporting directly to the Sr. EHS Specialist.

The EHS Specialist will support the development, deployment and continuous improvement of programs and systems that support environmental, health and safety excellence. Fosters a culture of proactivity, accountability, engagement and sustainability through robust programs and processes with the primary goal of reducing loss and liability. This key role will lead EHS matters to ensure the Company meets or exceeds legislative, corporate and industry requirements, as well as best practice standards.

YOUR MISSION

Organizational Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of EHS for the business (site and field service).
• Manages sustainability efforts to minimize hazardous/non-hazardous waste, water emissions, air emissions, energy consumption, and other related environmental compliance activities
• Lead the business by setting objectives, developing plans, executing daily management activities and implementing corrective actions.
• Foster a learning organization to tackle challenging problems.
• Align the business toward both the long- and short-term objectives.

Drive Business Performance

• Support and manage site and field service objectives in order to achieve the business strategic plan.
• Work with business leaders to ensure that all key EHS controls are in place and sustained.
• Determine appropriate leading indicators to improve lagging indicators for the site and field service.
• Complete annual Workstation Risk Assessments to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
• Ensure all EHS-related trainings are defined and tracked to completion.
• Manage all EHS related projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze data EHS related data for corrective actions: first aid, near misses, and recordables.
• Use structured problem-solving tools for preventive and corrective solutions.
• Interface with public and government authorities on various EHS inquiries, including closing regulatory agency findings on time.
• Be the central point of contact for business leaders on EHS inquiries.
• Co-chair and lead Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Manage and maintain all EH&S records.

Talent Management

• Provide effective coaching and mentorship for employees and field technicians
• Partner with the site leadership to promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance.
• Create training matrices and plan for site and field service employee.
• Create a EHS culture and engagement.

Continuous Improvement Leadership

• Lead the development and achievement of long-term EHS initiatives, trainings, and policies.
• Participate in daily accountability meetings with supporting functions focused on EHS leading indicators (Tier meetings, Gemba Walk).

ARE YOU THE ONE?

Our future EHS Specialist will have proven experience in developing collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization. This leader must have the passion, energy, and intellectual curiosity necessary for a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, as well as strong knowledge and experience with EHS function, ideally in manufacturing environment.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in occupational safety, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Strong analytical aptitude and complex problem-solving skills (structured problem-solving)
• Knowledge of BC Occupational, Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and requirements.
• Experience with Incident Investigation methods
• Proven record of creating a strong safety culture

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective leadership and management skills.
• Proficiency in interprovincial and US legislation (OSHA) preferred
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and environmental requirements
• Experience with Claims Management, Disability Management and RTW programs
• First Aid certification
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written (including PowerPoint presentation).
• Strong leadership and accountability skills with the ability to influence peers (cross-function).
• Able to multi-task with strong organizational skills.
• Attention to details and data analysis skills.
• COR Certified Auditor.

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.