Health and Safety Specialist
- Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in health & safety, preferably in Recycling, such as an MRF or a processing facility, Hazardous waste, landfill operations, oil and gas, and logistics.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Who We Are
Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented group of companies focused on delivering safe services that support diversion and a circular economy through collection and processing of recyclable materials. With safety and service as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in advancing safety. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).
Job Summary
We are currently searching for a Health & Safety Specialist to join our BC team at Emterra Group. This role will support all four recycling and waste centers and report to the GM Recycling and Waste Centers and Regional Health & Safety/ Risk Manager. The Health and Safety Specialist will be instrumental in establishing an actively caring safety culture, working closely with technical teams, and bridging procedural gaps with Metro Vancouver.
Position Description
Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status
Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.
Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented group of companies focused on delivering safe services that support diversion and a circular economy through collection and processing of recyclable materials. With safety and service as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in advancing safety. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).
Job Summary
We are currently searching for a Health & Safety Specialist to join our BC team at Emterra Group. This role will support all four recycling and waste centers and report to the GM Recycling and Waste Centers and Regional Health & Safety/ Risk Manager. The Health and Safety Specialist will be instrumental in establishing an actively caring safety culture, working closely with technical teams, and bridging procedural gaps with Metro Vancouver.
Position Description
- Work closely with technical staff and operational teams to understand sites -specific processes and safety needs.
- Lead and maintain exposure risk assessments, emergency response plans, and all safety documentation and manuals.
- Serve as a primary liaison with customer engineers and safety personnel, confidently influencing and aligning procedures.
- Conduct incident investigations as per the company's procedures, identify the root cause and discuss with the stakeholders the corrective measures. Deliver toolbox talks, training sessions, memos, and safety communications across day and night shifts at the four sites
- Support the response to incidents, such as spillage. , air quality compliance, and hazardous waste procedures and compliance
- Support Joint Health and Safety Committees for the four sites and provide technical guidance on industrial hygiene, heavy equipment, and traffic control.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and emerging safety trends relevant to the waste management industry.
- Ensure compliance during inspections and audits, bridging gaps between operations, maintenance and contractual safety requirements.
- 2–5 years of experience in health & safety, preferably in Recycling, such as an MRF or a processing facility, Hazardous waste, landfill operations, oil and gas, and logistics.
- Proven ability to coach, influence, and manage difficult conversations with staff and external Stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple sites and meet deadlines.
- Completion of post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, industrial hygiene or equivalent experience and training.
- CRSP, CSP, or CSE designation (or in progress) is an asset.
- Experience working in unionized environments.
- Proven experience designing and delivering safety training and presentations.
- Excellent command of English (verbal and written) with strong presentation skills.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites (~20% of the time).
- Assertive, confident, and able to bridge technical gaps with external partners.
- Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
- Competitive wages!
- Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
- Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
- Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
- Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
- Ability to have an impact and make a change!
- Monthly Vehicle Allowance and Fuel Allowance
- Performance Bonus
Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status
Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support health and safety across four recycling and waste centers by maintaining risk assessments, emergency plans, safety documentation, and regulatory compliance. Investigate incidents, deliver training and safety communications, advise Joint Health and Safety Committees, and coordinate safety procedures with operational teams and external partners.
Requirements
Requires 2–5 years of health and safety experience, preferably in recycling, waste management, hazardous waste, industrial processing, oil and gas, or logistics, along with post-secondary education in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent experience and training. Candidates should have strong communication and training skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel between sites; CRSP, CSP, or CSE designation and unionized-environment experience are assets.
Skills
- Health And Safety
- Exposure Risk Assessment
- Emergency Response Planning
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Training And Presentations
- WorkSafeBC Regulations
- Industrial Hygiene
- Hazardous Waste Compliance
- Air Quality Compliance
- Heavy Equipment Safety
- Traffic Control
- Joint Health And Safety Committees
- Stakeholder Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Multi-Site Coordination
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Support
- Vehicle Allowance
- Fuel Allowance
- Performance Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Logistics
Keywords
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Recycling
- Waste Management
- Material Recovery Facility
- Hazardous Waste
- Landfill Operations
- Oil And Gas
- Logistics
- Exposure Risk Assessments
- Emergency Response Plans
- Incident Investigations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Measures
- Toolbox Talks
- Safety Training
- Air Quality Compliance
- Spill Response
- Industrial Hygiene
- Heavy Equipment
- Traffic Control
- Joint Health And Safety Committees
- WorkSafeBC
- Safety Audits
- CRSP
- CSP
- CSE
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint