Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator to manage environmental programs and ensure compliance. This role involves coordinating health and safety initiatives, conducting inspections, and preparing reports on safety metrics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental management systems and relevant certifications. Join a diverse team dedicated to fostering a safe and compliant work environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success. This position offers opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in health and safety or environmental management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental and health programs to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintain documentation for safety protocols.

Skills

Environmental Management Systems

Occupational Health & Safety

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Certifications in Health & Safety

Tools

Database Management Systems

Job description

Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job Description

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With a team of over 6,500 globally, we focus on enabling innovation through our services and seek new opportunities to benefit our clients’ businesses. We manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations worldwide. More information is available at www.bgis.com.

Summary

The Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator manages environmental and health programs to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and improve performance. This role primarily focuses on environmental issues, with some health and safety responsibilities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Program Coordination

• Serve as the first contact for environmental and health inquiries and incidents.
• Guide team members on environmental and health matters, escalating issues as needed.
• Implement and coordinate environmental, health, and safety programs, including procedures and resources.
• Participate in activities such as tenant OSH and environmental committee meetings, incident investigations, emergency response planning, training, compliance audits, and data management.
• Research and provide recommendations on environmental, health, and safety topics.
• Maintain and develop documentation like plans, procedures, forms, and training materials.
• Support construction and operational teams by creating and maintaining relevant documentation.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Maintain emergency and business continuity plans.
• Participate in audits and reviews to ensure compliance and identify risks, offering improvement suggestions.
• Assist in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Identify trends and recommend incident reduction measures.

Audit Compliance, Data Maintenance & Reporting

• Maintain environmental, health, and safety data accurately across systems.
• Assist with compliance audits and recordkeeping.
• Prepare and distribute reports related to environmental, health, and safety metrics.
• Experience with database development is an asset.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong background in environmental management systems and regulations.
• Certifications such as Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Management are preferred; a degree in related fields is advantageous.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and emergency management.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, communication, and administrative skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and support team efforts.
• Willingness to travel to various sites.

Licenses and Professional Accreditation (Assets)

Interest or certification in areas like safety, security, or business continuity is considered an asset, including:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional
• Certified Health & Safety Consultant
• Physical Security Professional
• Certified Protection Professional
• Certified Business Continuity Planner

At BGIS, we value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment of equal opportunity and organizational success.