Health and Safety Specialist

3 days ago

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Emterra Group Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year


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Health and Safety Specialist




Who We Are

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). 

Job Summary

We are currently searching for a Health
& Safety Specialist to join our BC team at Emterra Group. This role will
support all four recycling and waste centers and report to the GM Recycling and
Waste Centers and Regional Health & Safety/ Risk Manager. The Health and
Safety Specialist will be instrumental in establishing an actively caring
safety culture, working closely with technical teams, and bridging procedural
gaps with Metro Vancouver. 

Position Description 

Work closely with technical staff and
operational teams to understand sites -specific processes and safety
needs. Lead and maintain exposure risk
assessments, emergency response plans, and all safety documentation and
manuals. Serve as a primary liaison with customer
engineers and safety personnel, confidently influencing and aligning
procedures. Conduct incident investigations as per the
company's procedures, identify the root cause and discuss with the stakeholders
the corrective measures. Deliver toolbox talks, training sessions, memos, and
safety communications across day and night shifts at the four sites Support the response to incidents, such as
spillage. ,  air quality compliance, and hazardous waste procedures and
compliance   Support Joint Health and Safety Committees
for the four sites and provide technical guidance on industrial hygiene, heavy
equipment, and traffic control. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of
WorkSafeBC regulations and emerging safety trends relevant to the waste
management industry. Ensure compliance during inspections and
audits, bridging gaps between operations, maintenance and contractual safety
requirements.

Skills and Qualifications 

2–5 years of experience in health &
safety, preferably in Recycling, such as an MRF or a processing facility,
Hazardous waste, landfill operations, oil and gas, and logistics. Proven ability to coach, influence, and
manage difficult conversations with staff and external Stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills and the
ability to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative team. Ability to manage multiple priorities
across multiple sites and meet deadlines. Completion of post-secondary education in
Occupational Health and Safety, industrial hygiene or equivalent experience and
training. CRSP, CSP, or CSE designation (or in
progress) is an asset. Experience working in unionized
environments. Proven experience designing and delivering
safety training and presentations. Excellent command of English (verbal and
written) with strong presentation skills.Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite
(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Valid driver's license and ability to
travel between sites (~20% of the time). Assertive, confident, and able to bridge
technical gaps with external partners.  

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with
Emterra Group 

Opportunity to be part of one of Canada's
Greenest EmployersCompetitive wagesComprehensive health benefits (health,
dental, and more depending on what you choose)Employee Assistance Program, paid for by
the companyTuition reimbursement program and
professional development supportBe part of an entrepreneurial organization
that wants to continue to learn and growAbility to have an impact and make a
change 

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by
joining one of Canada's Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental
solution? If so, apply now  We appreciate all applicants who apply
however only those who are qualified, will be contacted. 

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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