EHS Specialist - 18 Month Contract

Komatsu; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in equipment manufacturing is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist for a temporary role in Sparwood, BC. The position involves ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, managing documentation, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in occupational health and safety, excellent communication skills, and be proactive in supporting safety initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account

Company-sponsored pension plan

Safety boot voucher

Paid vacation

Company-supplied tools

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an EHS role within mining, construction, or industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of OH&S regulations and environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS support and manage documentation for compliance.
• Track incident records and prepare safety reports.
• Oversee environmental compliance and lead incident investigations.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

NCSO, CSO or similar designation

Job description

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technological innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society.

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment

• Competitive wages: base pay is $73,000-91,000/year. Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability)
• Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
• Safety boot voucher
• Paid vacation
• Company-supplied tools
• 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
• Sustainable employment
• Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced EHS Specialist to join our Sparwood team on a temporary basis. If you have a keen eye for detail, love supporting a strong safety culture and engaging with people to keep them safe- we want to hear from you. Be part of something BIG and apply today!

Reports to: Senior EHS Manager
Shift: 5x2- Monday- Friday
Safety Sensitive: Yes- drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required
Travel: Up to 25%
Term: 18-month contract
Relocation:This position does not offer relocation

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide EHS support to Sparwood and other regions as needed
• Manage all EHS documentation- training, customer, and contractors for day-to-day operations and various projects
• Ensure compliance with all local, provincial, and federal EHS regulations, maintaining thorough documentation and reports
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and incorporate updates into policies, procedures and practices
• Lead incident investigations, using root/multiple cause analysis techniques to determine underlying causes and contributing factors, and to establish preventive and corrective measures
• Track and maintain incident records, prepare regular safety performance reports, and analyze data trends to guide future risk mitigation efforts
• Oversee environmental compliance initiatives, such as spill response, waste management, and environmental stewardship programs
• Support Komatsu’s sustainability objectives through initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption, waste, and emissions, and conduct periodic environmental audits
• Partner with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of safety, engaging employees at all levels to prioritize safety in every task
• Serve as a resource and advisor on EHS topics, offering guidance on best practices, risk reduction, and preventive measures

Qualifications/Requirements

• NCSO, CSO or similar designation required
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate required
• At least 3 years of experience in an EHS role within the mining, construction, and industrial sectors (Individuals holding a valid Journeyperson certificate and willing to work towards an NCSO designation may also be considered)
• Able to access any customer site without restriction
• Valid Driver’s License
• Extensive knowledge of OH&S regulations, environmental laws, mining & industrial safety standards
• Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive approach to safety and desire to support a strong safety culture

Additional Information

At Komatsu (Joy Global Canada), we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

As we search for collective healing and true reconcilia tion, we are striving to build respectful partnerships with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We would like to acknowledge that most of our team members gather, work, and play on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island, each with their own unique history, culture, and traditions.

Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request

While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.

Note to Recruiters:Komatsu and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Komatsu, directly or indirectly, will be considered Komatsu property. Komatsu will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written, and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.