Hse Specialist

This position is responsible for the ongoing development, maintenance and management of the Health, Safety, Environmental Management and Quality Management function at the Vancouver site of Westport Fuel Systems. This role will also partner with both management and employees in the implementation and monitoring of all HSE programs with respect to BC legislation requirements.

**Position Responsibilities**
- Health and Safety:_
- Promote and maintain the focus on a positive and proactive health and safety culture while maintaining compliance with legal requirements
- Execute and maintain programs, policies and procedures related to training, prevention, reporting and enforcement programs
- Support supervisors to inform workers of potential dangers in the workplace; assess risks, advise on precautionary measures and implement controls in consultation with management
- Schedule, conduct and coordinate training including (but not limited to); transportation of dangerous goods, WHMIS, flammable gases, hoisting and rigging, forklift training, fall arrest, hazard recognition and other health and safety and/or environmental-related
- Investigate all incidents, perform root cause analyses, recommend and aid in the implementation of corrective actions and manage safety issue reporting
- Manage emergency response systems; run emergency drills and conduct fire and other safety inspections
- Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and return to duty programs
- Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers and all operational teams to communicate the safety performance expectations on site
- Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analyses and prepare formal reports of findings and recommendations
- Select and supply appropriate PPE to supervisors and workers
- Participation in the Joint health and Safety Committee (JHSC)
- Report against Health & Safety objectives and drive continuous improvements
- Environmental Management Systems:_
- Maintain and verify compliance to environmental legal requirements
- Manage environmental site issue reporting, investigation, and corrective actions
- Manage ISO14001:2015 auditing and certification
- Report against Environmental Management System objectives and drive continuous improvements
- Quality Management Systems:_
- ISO9001:2015 auditing & compliance
- RSL IATF16949 section 8.3 compliance

**Position Requirements**
- 3-5 years’ experience in Health, Safety, Environmental Management and Quality System Management roles
- Post-secondary diploma in a recognized Occupational Health and Safety program or an equivalent combination of experience and training
- Flammable gases
- High pressure gas and liquids
- Pressure vessels
- Cryogenic fluids
- Knowledge of WorkSafe BC Regulations
- Experience implementing and auditing ISO14001:2015 and ISO9001:2015 is an asset. Familiarity with other management systems is beneficial (IATF 16949:2016, COR, ISO 45001/OHSAS 18000)
- Applicants willing to attain certification as an Occupational First Aid Level 2 will be highly considered
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation or working towards meeting eligibility requirements preferred but not required

Desirable competencies:

- Ability to establish credibility and engage, motivate and positively influence cultural and behavioural change in the workplace regarding safety
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Good problem solver with the ability to identify alternative solutions
- Quantitative analysis and interpretation skills

**Salary Range**

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $80,000 to $100,000 based on your skills and experience.

**Application Procedure