Regional EHS Specialist/Trainer - 1 Year Contract

GFL Environmental Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plan

Orthodontic and vision coverage

Life insurance

Industry leading wages

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety professional to conduct onsite inspections, audits, and training across British Columbia.

You will promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while collaborating with regional teams to uphold high safety standards. The role requires leading investigations, delivering orientation programs, and providing guidance on injury management and return-to-work plans.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety.
• CRSP, CSO, or MSO designation preferred.
• Valid Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite inspections and internal audits across BC to evaluate safe work practices.
• Perform internal audits to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Support external audits and promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with regional teams to maintain high safety standards across locations.
• Lead investigations, reporting, and corrective action planning for incidents province-wide.
• Deliver safety training and new employee orientations at various sites as required.
• Driver and heavy equipment training and evaluations across BC facilities.
• Act as a liaison between the Regional EHS team and operations in BC.
• Provide guidance on occupational injury management and return-to-work programs with the Regional EHS Manager.

Skills

Safety training

Audit execution

Travel readiness

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety

CRSP/CSO/MSO designation preferred

Valid Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s Licence preferred

Job description

• Competitive benefits plan, including retirement saving options for future financial security.
• Prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Industry leading wages.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive benefits plan, including retirement saving options for future financial security.
• Prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Industry leading wages.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite inspections and internal audits throughout BC to evaluate safe work practices.
• Perform internal audits of work practices and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Support external audits and promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with regional teams to maintain high safety standards and excellence across all locations.
• Lead and assist investigations, reporting, and corrective action planning for incidents across the province.
• Deliver safety training and new employee orientations at various sites as required.
• Driver & Equipment Training: Deliver structured, hands-on field instruction and safe operating training for workers operating commercial trucks and heavy equipment.
• Competency Evaluations: Conduct driver ride-alongs, practical equipment operator evaluations, and ongoing safety coaching across BC facilities.
• Act as a liaison between the Regional EHS team and operations throughout BC.
• Provide guidance on occupational injury management and return-to-work programs across multiple regions with the support of the Regional EHS Manager.
• Support monthly safety communications and provincial safety campaigns.
• Must have personal, reliable transportation to travel regularly to support locations across BC.
• Ensure record keeping for regional EHS statistics and trending.
• Support NSC compliance and functions as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety.
• CRSP, CSO, or MSO designation preferred.
• Direct experience operating commercial trucks will be considered an asset (e.g., roll-off, front-load) and/or heavy equipment (e.g., wheel loaders, excavators, compactors).
• Demonstrated ability to instruct, coach, and evaluate workers on truck and heavy equipment operating procedures.
• Formal Train-the-Trainer certification in heavy equipment or commercial driver training preferred (employer is willing to provide certification for otherwise qualified candidates).
• Valid Class 1 or Class 3 Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Knowledge of BC-specific health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of National Safety Code (NSC) regulations.
• Exceptional communication and time management skills.
• Self-starter with a strong ability to work independently across diverse sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within British Columbia.

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