Environmental Safety

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Environmental Safety & Health 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 Safety & Health 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 organization integrates EHS and QA functions. The candidate will collaboratively closely with QA during audits and in maintaining the Integrated Management System, as both programs share common 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

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• Strong knowledge of BC OHS legislation and environmental requirements.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS software tools.
• COR Certified Auditor and First Aid certification preferred.
• CRSP certification 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

• Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Vision care
• Short-term and Long-term disability program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company pension matching
• On-site parking
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

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.

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