Health & Safety Specialist: Lead Safety at Recycling Centers

Emterra Group; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Metro Vancouver is looking for a Health & Safety Specialist. This role involves developing a safety culture, conducting incident investigations, and supporting health and safety compliance across multiple recycling and waste centers. Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of health & safety experience and post-secondary education in the field, along with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation provided

Health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in health & safety, preferably in recycling.
• Proven ability to coach and manage difficult conversations.
• Completion of relevant certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with technical teams to identify safety needs.
• Lead risk assessments and maintain safety documentation.
• Conduct incident investigations and discuss corrective measures.

Skills

Health & safety experience

Interpersonal skills

Multi-site management

Safety training

Strong English presentation skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

A leading environmental services company in Metro Vancouver is looking for a Health & Safety Specialist. This role involves developing a safety culture, conducting incident investigations, and supporting health and safety compliance across multiple recycling and waste centers. Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of health & safety experience and post-secondary education in the field, along with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.