Careers: Environmental Health

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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Full Time - Burnaby, Canada

At Sulzer, you are in charge of your career and continued development. Take the opportunity to broaden your skills by seeking new roles that reflect your experience. Create your own impact by building solutions that help make lives safer, smarter and more sustainable.

Join our team within the Services division in Canada as our Environmental Health & Safety Specialist  to help us take our team to the next level. 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead and support EHS programs across our operations. This role ensures compliance, promotes a strong safety culture, and drives continuous improvement in environmental and occupational health practices.

The successful candidate will own and maintain the existing ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. These systems are fully implemented at our manufacturing plant; the candidate will familiarize themselves with these systems and ensure ongoing compliance, effectiveness, and improvement.

Our matrix structure integrates EHS and QA functions. The successful candidate will work closely with QA during audits and help maintain the Integrated Management System, leveraging shared processes and data to drive operational excellence and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of EHS for site and field operations.
• Maintain the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 portion of the Integrated Management System manual.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations (e.g., WorkSafeBC, OSHA).
• Serve as case manager and return-to-work coordinator for WorkSafe cases; oversee light-duty programs and support participating associates.
• Develop and update EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Lead audits, inspections, and risk assessments; implement corrective actions.
• Support sustainability initiatives to reduce waste, emissions, and energy use.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
• Manage emergency response planning and hazardous waste programs.
• Co-chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Collaborate with QA during integrated audits and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Health & Safety and Environment Health and Safety (EHS) standards and practices
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse teams
• Strong understanding of Workplace Safety and Occupational Health principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate risks
• Proven experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems
• Experience developing and delivering Safety Training programs
• Certifications such as NEBOSH, CRSP, or equivalent are an asset

How You Can Stand Out

• Strong planning, organizational, creative problem solving, communication, and relationship building skills are essential
• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of corporate policies and government regulations
• Ability to effectively work with company employees in a manufacturing setting with cross-functional teams
• A desire to be the hands-on collaborator in a manufacturing facility

Additional Information

This job description is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the role; however, it is not exhaustive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required to meet the evolving needs of the business.

What we offer you

• Comprehensive benefits, including company pension matching
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and resources
• Competitive compensation package
• Complimentary on-site parking
• Recognition rewards for tenure
• Paid time off

Compensation for this role will be based on experience and qualifications. The salary range is $82,000 – $95,000 annually.

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. 

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As a member of our team within your role as our Environmental Safety & Health Specialist, you will develop, implement, and maintain environmental safety and health programs for our manufacturing facility. You will provide assistance to all areas to achieve compliance with regulatory agencies in order to minimize safety hazards while promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Coordinate safety compliance; maintain a comprehensive understanding of corporate policies and government regulations

• Maintain the facilities program and certification for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System

• Coordinate, conduct and document health, safety and environmental training programs. This includes safety orientation for all new and transferring associates. Review and revise as needed the health and safety program

• Coordinate training and communication activities to build management and employee understanding of and commitment to safety goals

• Manage activities of the safety committee and safety teams, safety audits, accident investigations, ergonomic improvement projects, workers compensation case management, oversee any light duty programs, emergency response planning, safety and environmental training

• Responsible for compliance activities including records documentation, generating regulatory reports and performing inspections. Assure environmental programs remain compliant with regulatory and EMS (Environmental Management System) requirements. Maintain job related procedures within EMS

• Act as medical case manager and return to work coordinator for all WorkSafeBC cases. Bring leadership to modified duty program and support associates currently in the program

• Plan, implement and monitor accident prevention and loss control programs to minimize injuries, and the costs associated with those injuries. Conduct incident/accident investigations to identify root causes and to identify opportunities for accident prevention

• Champion on-going ergonomic improvement projects. Provide project management related to ergonomic improvements, work station layout, and correction of unsafe working conditions

• Compile necessary safety reports, including analysis of incidents, injuries and illness including but not limited to frequency, causation, severity and costs. Maintain and coordinate records of employee safety training

• Ensure required emergency response planning has been conducted and implemented.

• Obtain and distribute safety related promotional material (i.e. posters, check stuffers and mailings) within the plant

• Coordinate training of both office and shop employees as required

• Coordinate the first-aid personnel responsibilities

• Acts as team member/co-leader and liaison for the facilities environmental and sustainability initiatives. Coordinate the requirements, reporting, testing and disposal of materials

• Maintain and lead hazardous, solid, and special waste management programs.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have three to five years' experience in a manufacturing industrial setting. A degree/diploma in a safety/health/environment related field, or relevant experience combined with education in a safety/health/environment related field such as OHS practitioner diploma, Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation (CRSP), National Construction Safety Certification (NCSO), or nursing program is required.

Experience and/or education in the following are considered assets:

• WHMIS, first aid/CPR Certified and familiarity with documented Quality and ESH programs

• Working knowledge of environmental regulations

• Creative problem solving ability

• Ability to effectively work with company employees in a manufacturing setting

• Computer skills (MS Office products) 

SKILL PREFERENCES – HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, military, medical or other industry-related fields are transferable for the right candidate

• Strong planning, organizational, problem solving, communication, and relationship building skills are essential

• A desire to be the hands-on collaborator in a manufacturing facility

JOB ASSIGNMENT: 

• This is a permanent position with a flexible schedule. The position is 24 hrs/week to start with potential to expand into full-time hours over time.  Hours per week may increase subject to workload requirements determined by the company and your supervisor.

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