Regional EH&S Specialist
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 1-2 years’ experience in an occupational, environmental, health or safety discipline
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.
We currently have the opportunity for a Regional EH&S Specialist to join our team in our Winnipeg office. The Regional EH&S Specialist provides environmental, health and safety advice and support to facility leadership across the assigned region, helping ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards. This role develops, implements and continuously improves EH&S programs, systems and processes that promote a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace
Responsibilities:
- Advise and support facility leadership teams on environmental, health and safety requirements, priorities and best practices
- Lead EH&S compliance efforts by interpreting regulations, monitoring legislative changes and partnering with regulatory and industry agencies
- Evaluate, develop and continuously improve EH&S programs, policies, procedures and site-specific standards
- Identify training needs, develop and deliver EH&S training programs to employees and leaders across multiple locations
- Conduct incident investigations, audits and inspections; identify risks and drive effective corrective and preventive actions
- Support emergency preparedness, response planning and business continuity initiatives to protect people, operations and the environment
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is strongly recommended
- 1-2 years’ experience in an occupational, environmental, health or safety discipline
- Strong working knowledge of applicable workplace, health and safety regulations with the ability to review and interpret legislations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- CRSP, CRST or CSP designation, or the ability to obtain it is considered an asset
- Ability to travel within Canada
Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.
Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by November 9, 2026.
Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Advise facility leaders across the assigned region on environmental, health, and safety requirements, and lead compliance with regulations and corporate standards. Develop and improve EH&S programs, deliver training, investigate incidents, conduct audits and inspections, and support emergency preparedness and business continuity.
Requirements
A diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is strongly recommended, along with 1–2 years of experience in an occupational, environmental, health, or safety discipline. Candidates should understand applicable regulations, communicate and organize effectively, be able to travel within Canada, and ideally hold or be able to obtain a CRSP, CRST, or CSP designation.
Skills
- Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance
- Regulatory Interpretation
- Legislative Monitoring
- EH&S Program Development
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Training Needs Assessment
- Training Delivery
- Incident Investigation
- Auditing
- Inspections
- Risk Identification
- Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Emergency Preparedness
- Business Continuity
- Communication
- Organization and Prioritization
Benefits
- Pension
- Flexible Benefits Plan
- Training and Career Development Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Legislative Monitoring
- Corporate Standards
- EH&S Programs
- Policies and Procedures
- Site-Specific Standards
- Training Programs
- Incident Investigation
- Audits
- Inspections
- Risk Assessment
- Corrective Actions
- Preventive Actions
- Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Response
- Business Continuity
- CRSP
- CRST
- CSP
- Agriculture
- Food Processing