Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

GFL Environmental Inc.; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Environmental Health and Safety Advisor, um eine sichere Arbeitsumgebung zu schaffen und EH&S-Praktiken zu verbessern. In dieser Rolle werden Sie für die Entwicklung und Implementierung von Sicherheitsprogrammen verantwortlich sein und sicherstellen, dass alle gesetzlichen Vorschriften eingehalten werden. Sie werden eng mit verschiedenen Abteilungen zusammenarbeiten, um eine Kultur der Sicherheit zu fördern und Risiken zu minimieren. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, einen positiven Einfluss auf die Sicherheit und das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeiter zu haben, während Sie in einer dynamischen und sich ständig weiterentwickelnden Umgebung arbeiten.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung im EH&S-Bereich.
• Erfahrung in industriellen oder Entsorgungsumgebungen ist von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

• Leitung und Unterstützung der EH&S-Programme zur Verbesserung der Sicherheitspraktiken.
• Durchführung von Audits und Unterstützung bei Zertifizierungen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Kritisches Denken

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Erfahrung in der EH&S-Programmgestaltung

Anpassungsfähigkeit

Education

Abschluss oder Diplom im verwandten Bereich

COR Auditing Certificate

Tools

Enablon

WorkHub

Bürosoftware

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Position Summary

The Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Advisor role exists to provide support and guidance to all of our facilities and field activities as it relates to all aspects of creating a safe workplace. The role is to incorporate a hands-on approach to the elimination & mitigation of safety risk, assess site safety performance, drive safety accountability and develop a strong, positive, site safety culture.

This position is open to candidates located anywhere in British Columbia. Frequent travel primarily within the Lower Mainland and across the Province will be required.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

1. Ensure quality delivery of GFL’s EH&S program by guiding and mentoring operations, managers, and supervisors to increase safety and environmental awareness and improve EH&S practices of day-to-day operations.
2. Support the development and implementation of GFL’s EH&S initiatives, programs, policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with relevant employment and occupational health and safety legislation.
3. Conduct audits under the corporate risk management program.
4. Assist with internal and external COR certification audits (BC, other western provinces considered an asset).
5. Coordinate environmental monitoring and emergency exercise events.
6. Participate in incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
7. Identify and control safety hazards and environmental risks through established programs.
8. Ensure regional branches conduct required Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee meetings and other legislated programs.
9. Stay updated on health & safety regulations and maintain relationships with regional regulatory personnel.
10. Maintain effective relationships with regional stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
11. Coordinate involvement with regional and corporate initiatives.
12. Provide quality service in accordance with company and regulatory standards, understanding customer requirements.
13. Collaborate with other regional and corporate staff to enhance risk management systems.
14. Coach and reinforce safety practices with operations management to ensure employee training in safe and environmentally sound work practices.

Education And Qualifications

1. A related degree, diploma, or professional designation is preferred.
2. At least 5 years of progressive experience in the EH&S field is preferred.
3. Experience in industrial, waste disposal, trucking, or manufacturing environments is a strong asset.
4. COR Auditing Certificate (Western Provinces) is an asset.
5. Experience with Enablon and/or WorkHub is an asset.
6. Valid Class 5 driver’s license and own transportation for local travel.
7. Ability to travel within western Canada and fly as needed for extended periods.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

1. Strong communication skills to convey safety policies clearly to all employee levels.
2. Experience designing and delivering large-scale safety and environmental programs.
3. Proficiency in office software programs.
4. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for safety and environmental challenges.
5. Ability to work effectively across departments to embed EH&S practices.
6. Familiarity with safety management software and databases.
7. Adaptability to a fast-paced, changing environment.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity employment. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].