Health and Safety Specialist

2 days ago

Coquitlam, Canada Emterra Group Full time

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).

We are currently searching for a Health & Safety Specialist to join our BC team at Emterra Group. The Health and Safety Specialist will be instrumental assisting in the establishment of an actively caring safety culture. This role will provide leadership_ _and support to operational managers and supervisors assisting with implementing and sustaining company safety programs, systems and initiatives and working with operations develop location specific processes for the British Columbia operations. The position reports to the Regional Manager of Health & Safety/Risk.

**Position Description**
- Support the ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of company-wide Health and Safety programs to improve reliability and content.
- Maintain accurate and complete records that meet regulatory requirements.
- Conduct audits on accident / incident reporting and provide guidance and assistance developing and sustain corrective action plans.
- Responsible for Health and Safety data management including trend analysis for assigned sites.
- Joint Health and Safety Committee participation.
- Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices through work site knowledge, employee interaction and work site inspections.
- Provide recommendations for correcting safety hazards and unsafe work practices.
- Maintain up to date knowledge in the field of Health and Safety with particular emphasis on emerging safety trends, methods and practices affecting our industry/operations.
- Develop and deliver various employee Health and Safety training programs.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Proven ability to coach and influence
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic team
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Proven ability to identify needed actions to improve safety outcomes
- 1-3 years’ experience in a senior health and safety role; transportation or waste management safety experience i is an asset.
- Completion of post-secondary education from a recognized Occupational Health and Safety program or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- CRSP designation or in the process of certification is an asset.
- Experience working in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
- Proven track record in designing and delivering safety training and presentation.
- Excellent command of the English language (both verbal and written) and ability to present
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to travel

**Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group**
- Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
- Travel, Accommodation, Fuel card provided.
- Health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support
- Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow
- Ability to have impact and make change

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.

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