Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

John Deere; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance within Canada

Job summary

John Deere Specialty Products in Langley, BC, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead the manufacturing team's safety, environmental, and ergonomic programs and ensure compliance with WorkSafe BC and regulations.

The role requires 5+ years of audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and training, with a CRSP designation preferred. Possession of a relevant degree is required, and relocation support is available within Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years conducting safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and training.
• 5+ years analyzing safety metrics and identifying trends for improvement.
• 5+ years of experience applying occupational safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain Health, Safety, Environmental and Ergonomics programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with WorkSafe BC, environmental regulations and internal policies.
• Administer WorkSafe BC claims, reporting requirements, and return-to-work initiatives.
• Investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate Joint Health & Safety Committee activities, meetings, inspections, and documentation.
• Deliver and coordinate health, safety, environmental, and ergonomics training programs.
• Support environmental programs including reporting, permitting, waste management, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and coach employees on safe practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and ergonomics.

Skills

Safety audits

Workplace inspections

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in OHS/Environmental/Engineering

Job description

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Title

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - 125150

Primary Location

Canada (CA) - British Columbia - LANGLEY

Organizational Group

WW Construction & Forestry

Function

Environment, Health, Safety (CA)

Onsite/Remote

Onsite Position

Salary Range

$95,000- $108,000 (CAD) annually

New or Existing Position

Existing

Relocation Services

Relocation Services available within Canada.

Candidates applying for this position must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The salary range reflects the company’s base pay across Canada. Actual salary depends on factors including but not limited to skills, experience and education.

Your Responsibilities

As an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for John Deere Specialty Products located in Langley BC, you will:

• Lead and maintain the manufacturing team's Health, Safety, Environmental and Ergonomics programs and initiatives
• Ensure compliance with WorkSafe BC, environmental regulations and internal company policies
• Administer WorkSafe BC claims, reporting requirements, lost-time statistics and return-to-work initiatives
• Investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate Joint Health & Safety Committee activities, meetings, inspections, and documentation
• Deliver and coordinate health, safety, environmental, and ergonomics training programs
• Support environmental programs including reporting, permitting, waste management, and regulatory compliance activities
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization and coach employees on safe work practices
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, environmental performance, and workplace ergonomics

What Skills You Need

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with employees, leaders, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• 5 or more years conducting safety audits, workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action assurance, safety and environmental education and training
• 5 or more years analyzing safety and health metrics, identify trends and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement
• 5 or more years of experience applying occupational safety and/or environmental governmental/agency regulatory requirements or legislation

What Makes You Stand Out

• Progressive experience in Health & Safety roles, in Manufacturing or related operations environments
• CRSP designation

Education

• A bachelor's or master's degree, or an equivalent certification, in an Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Engineering/Technology is required
• Work experience is considered an asset

In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. An equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.

The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, assessing, and selecting applicants for open positions.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

Relocation assistance may be provided in some instances as determined by the terms and conditions of the Company’s Relocation Policy.