Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Factors Group of Nutritional Companies; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety firm in Coquitlam is seeking a Sr H&S Specialist to manage the Health & Safety Management System. This role involves implementing H&S programs across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, and providing technical support to site Safety Advisors. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience in H&S, a Bachelor's degree, and expertise in risk assessments and safety program design. The position offers great benefits and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Wellness days

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Company provided RRSP

Safety boot voucher

Employee discount pricing

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive work experience in H&S with multi-site manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of WorkSafeBC / BC OHS Regulation.
• Proven ability to design and deliver professional safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain H&S programs aligned with WorkSafeBC.
• Lead management-of-change reviews for equipment and process changes.
• Conduct joint site inspections and coach Safety Advisors.

Skills

Advanced MS Office

EHS/LMS systems

Data visualization (Power BI)

Risk assessment

Technical support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in OH&S, Science, Engineering, or Business

CRSP certification or ability to obtain

Tools

Power BI

Job description

2000 Brigantine Dr, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The Sr H&S Specialist is the regional technical lead supporting the development, implementation, assurance, and continuous improvement of Natural Factors’ Health & Safety Management System across multiple manufacturing and distribution sites in the Lower Mainland. This role provides advanced, hands-on expertise to site Safety Advisors and operational leaders to prevent serious injury and illness, ensure WorkSafeBC / BC OHS Regulation compliance, and drive consistent, audit-ready performance (e.g., COR/OSSE and ISO-aligned systems). Regular travel between sites is required to lead complex risk reduction projects, investigations, and multi-site standardization.

Permanent Full-Time (40 hours)

Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (flexible); Onsite

In this role, you will:

Program Implementation & Technical Support

• Implement and maintain H&S programs, procedures, and standards aligned with WorkSafeBC, BC OHSR, and internal requirements.
• Provide advanced technical guidance on risk assessments, machine safeguarding, ergonomics, chemical safety, confined space, lockout/tagout, and industrial hygiene.
• Lead management-of-change and pre-startup safety reviews for new equipment, process changes, and capital projects; verify safeguarding, LOTO, and safe operating procedures before start-up.
• Develop and maintain occupational health programs (e.g., respiratory protection, hearing conservation, exposure control) and coordinate qualitative/quantitative exposure assessments where required.
• Support Safety Advisors at each site in planning, executing, and closing out H&S initiatives and corrective actions.

Regulatory Compliance & Audits

• Monitor compliance with WorkSafeBC and other applicable regulations; identify gaps and recommend corrective measures.
• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections, third-party audits (e.g., COR), and internal audits.
• Oversee the multi-site audit and compliance verification calendar; lead internal audits and certification readiness activities (COR/OSSE) and drive corrective actions to closure with operational leaders.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for assigned sites during WorkSafeBC visits, inquiries, and orders; coordinate timely responses and documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation, inspection records, and evidence of compliance for all assigned sites.
• Lead or support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and hierarchy-of-controls implementation for high-risk tasks.
• Participate in incident/near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead investigations for high-potential and serious incidents, ensuring timely regulatory reporting and effective corrective action governance; verify effectiveness and sustainment of controls.
• Track trends in incidents, hazards, and observations, and provide data-driven recommendations to reduce risk.

Claims Management & Recovery at Work

• Coordinate with HR and Operations to support timely claims reporting, restrictions management, and modified duties; provide incident facts and controls to prevent recurrence.
• Support early and safe return-to-work planning with supervisors and stakeholders, ensuring work is aligned to medical restrictions and site hazards.

Support to Site Safety Advisors

• Act as a technical resource and mentor for Safety Advisors in the Lower Mainland, helping them resolve complex safety issues.
• Conduct joint site inspections, coaching walk-throughs, and field verifications with Safety Advisors and front-line leaders.
• Assist in standardizing H&S practices, tools, and reporting across sites to ensure consistency.
• Provide functional leadership and technical assurance (review/approval of high-risk assessments, permits, and critical controls) to ensure consistent execution across sites.

Training, Engagement & JHSC

• Develop and deliver H&S training on key risk areas (e.g., MSI/ergonomics, LOTO, WHMIS, PPE, incident reporting).
• Own the training matrix for assigned sites (PIT, fall protection, WHMIS, LOTO, emergency response) and verify competency, certification tracking, and record integrity.
• Support Joint Health & Safety Committees (JHSC) with technical input, trend analysis, and follow-up on recommendations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, hazard reporting, and recognition of safe behaviors.
• Analyze H&S performance indicators (TRIF, MSI rates, near misses, inspections, corrective action closure) to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop site and regional dashboards and present trends, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders; translate data into prioritized, ROI-based improvement plans.
• Support the Director, Health & Safety in developing annual H&S plans, campaigns, and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement of the Natural Factors H&S Management System

You have

• Bachelor’s Degree in OH&S, Science, Engineering, or Business
• CRSP (required or ability to obtain within 12 months); CSP and/or ISO 45001 internal auditor / COR auditor (an asset)
• 7-10 years of progressive work experience in H&S, including multi-site manufacturing and/or distribution; demonstrated leadership of audits, investigations, and cross-functional risk reduction projects
• Experience in regulated industries (WorkSafeBC, GMP, ISO) and unionized settings
• Expert knowledge of WorkSafeBC / BC OHS Regulation and applicable CSA/ANSI standards; strong capability in SOP governance, risk assessment, and critical control verification
• Proven ability to design and deliver professional safety programs
• Advanced MS Office (Excel), EHS/LMS systems, and data visualization (i.e.: Power BI) to drive measurable performance improvement
• Valid Driver’s License; ability to travel between sites (20 - 40%)
• Great benefits (healthcare, health & personal spending accounts, wellness days, Employee & Family Assistance Program)
• Company provided RRSP
• Loyalty share program (based on service length)
• $200.00 safety boot voucher & company provided PPE
• $300.00 per year to spend on company products
• Employee discount pricing
• Free onsite parking

Why us?

• We’re much bigger than you think, 30+ natural health brands loved across North America
• Proudly Canadian owned & operated and a Certified B Corp company

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.

2000 Brigantine Dr, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B5, Canada