Safety, Risk & Compliance Specialist

Emterra-Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits (drug, 


Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Emterra Group is seeking a Safety, Risk & Compliance Specialist to strengthen our safety culture across BC operations. You will develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety management systems and ensure COR certification requirements are met.

This role provides leadership and technical support to managers and supervisors in implementing safety programs and initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Health & Safety/Risk and involves auditing, incident investigations,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety required.
• Valid COR certification required.
• Experience with COR audits and certification maintenance.
• Experience with ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation and best practices.
• CRSP designation considered an asset.
• Experience in multi-site, industrial, transportation, manufacturing, or waste management environments.
• Excellent command of English communication, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel across BC sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Health & Safety management systems across operations.
• Support COR certification, audits, documentation, and corrective action tracking.
• Implement and improve ISO 45001 processes and practices.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and reviews.
• Partner with leaders to implement location-specific safety procedures and best practices.
• Maintain Health & Safety records to meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings and provide guidance.
• Develop, update, and deliver employee Health & Safety training programs.
• Maintain safety software systems and reporting tools.
• Identify hazards and unsafe practices through site visits and engagement.
• Provide recommendations to improve safety performance and reduce risks.
• Stay current on health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements, industry trends, and best practices.

Skills

COR certification

ISO 45001

COR audits

Safety training development

Presentation skills

English communication

Safety program management

Risk assessment

Project management

Leadership with management teams

Education

Post-secondary Occupational Health & Safety program

CRSP designation considered asset

Tools

MS Office Suite

Documentation management systems

Job description

Emterra Groupis a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies.organizations have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providingcollection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep ourcommunities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as ourfocus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support ourgrowing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circulareconomy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s GreenestEmployers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and MinoritySupplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise NationalCouncil (WBE).

We arecurrently searching for a Safety, Risk & Compliance Specialist tojoin our BC team at Emterra Group. The Health & Safety Specialist will playa key role in strengthening and advancing our safety culture by supporting thedevelopment, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safetymanagement systems across our operations. This role will provide leadership,guidance, and technical support to operational managers and supervisors inimplementing company safety programs, processes, and initiatives.

Theposition reports to the Director of Health & Safety/Risk.

Position Description

• Support the ongoing development,implementation, and maintenance of company-wide Health & Safety managementsystems, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Support the organization’s CORcertification requirements, including audit preparation, documentation review,corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement, maintain, and improveHealth & Safety processes aligned with ISO 45001 Occupational Health &Safety Management System standards.
• Conduct safety audits, workplaceinspections, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews to identifyopportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operational leaders to develop and implement location-specific safety processes, procedures, andbest practices.
• Maintain accurate and completeHealth & Safety records and documentation to meet regulatory and companyrequirements.
• Review accident/incidentreporting, identify trends, and provide guidance in developing and sustainingcorrective and preventive action plans.
• Manage Health & Safety data,reporting, and trend analysis for assigned sites.
• Support incident investigationsand ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Participate in Joint Health andSafety Committee meetings and provide guidance on safety initiatives.
• Develop, update, and deliveremployee Health & Safety training programs.
• Maintain safety managementsoftware systems and reporting tools as required.
• Identify hazards and unsafe workpractices through site inspections, employee engagement, and operationalknowledge.
• Provide recommendations to improve safety performance and reduce workplace risks.
• Maintain current knowledge ofhealth and safety legislation, regulatory requirements, industry trends, andbest practices

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven ability to coach,influence, and build strong relationships with employees, supervisors,managers, and leadership teams.
• Ability to work independentlywith strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• 3+ years of progressiveexperience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within a multi-site,industrial, transportation, manufacturing, or waste management environment.
• Completion of post-secondaryeducation from a recognized Occupational Health & Safety program or anequivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid COR (Certificate ofRecognition) certification is required.
• Experience supporting CORaudits, maintaining certification requirements, and implementing correctiveaction plans.
• Experience with ISO 45001Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, including implementation,documentation, auditing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Demonstrated experiencedeveloping, implementing, and improving Health & Safety programs,processes, policies, and procedures.
• Experience conducting audits,inspections, hazard assessments, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of occupationalhealth and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
• CRSP designation or progresstoward certification is considered an asset.
• Experience working withmanagement teams in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
• Experience supporting JointHealth and Safety Committees, safety training, and employee engagementinitiatives.
• Proven ability to design anddeliver effective safety training programs with strong presentation skills.
• Strong analytical,problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent command of the Englishlanguage (both verbal and written).
• Strong proficiency in MicrosoftOffice Suite (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience in the wasteindustry, transportation, fleet, or manufacturing sectors is considered astrong asset.
• Ability and willingness to travel between BC sites as required.

Reasons toApply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunityto be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitivewages and annual wage increases!
• Travel,Accommodation, Fuel card provided.
• Comprehensivehealth benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
• EmployeeAssistance Program, paid for by the Company!
• Tuitionreimbursement program and professional development support!
• Bepart of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learnand grow!
• Abilityto have impact and make change!

EmterraGroup is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment.Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation mayspeak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodationswill be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, orveteran status.

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