Health And Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialist

Position Description: Health and Safety Specialist

Department: Health and Safety

Reports to: Health and Safety Manager

Nature of Position: Permanent, full-time

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 annually

Richmond Steel's Purpose is to create a world without waste. Come and work in the business of sustainability and be part of the solution at Richmond Steel Recycling.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting to the Corporate EHS Manager, the Health and Safety Specialist supports health

and safety initiatives across four facilities in British Columbia and one in Alberta, ensuring

regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a strong safety culture. This includes

supporting the completion of internal audits, inspections, regulatory reporting, and

employee training. They will also assist with contractor management.

We are seeking a hands-on specialist who's ready to contribute today and grow into

tomorrow's leadership. This role will work closely with a senior technical leader, supporting

complex projects and internal policies and procedures, while building the depth and

insight to take on increasing responsibility over time. You will have rare exposure to deep

institutional knowledge and the opportunity to be part of a succession conversation as it

unfolds, not just to execute, but evolve.

This role ensures that all facility operations comply with federal, provincial, and local

regulations, including occupational health and safety (OHS), industrial hygiene, hazardous

materials handling, and permitting requirements. This role is also responsible for ensuring

compliance with COR (Certification of Recognition) certification in both BC and Alberta.

This position demands a strong daily presence in our site yards interacting with yard and

production employees conducting audits and general inspections. It also demands a high

degree of initiative and leadership to stay ahead of regulatory changes and drive safety.

Strong decision-making skills are essential for prioritizing initiatives, and the ability to

engage employees through effective training is critical to fostering a proactive safety

culture.

SCOPE AND JOB DUTIES

Scope:

This position has a direct impact on the organizational Health and Safety program by

ensuring adherence to Federal, Provincial and company requirements. The Specialist will

work closely with operational leaders, government agencies, and industry regulators to

manage internal and external programs.

Job Duties

• Ensure compliance with OHS regulations and maintain the COR safety certification by leading audits, updating safety programs, and training employees.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Provide expert guidance on workplace safety, hazard controls, and emergency response planning.
• Develop and oversee safety training programs for employees and contractors, including orientations and specialized courses (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Fire Safety, TDG).
• Program Administration & Reporting
• Develop, implement, and maintain H &S policies, procedures, and training materials to align with industry best practices.
• Track and report safety and environmental performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to safety audits, training records, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a liaison with government agencies and external auditors.
• Lead initiatives to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Actively participate as a key member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
• Organize and lead emergency response and fire drills and training sessions.
• Support operational leaders in executing company-wide H&S initiatives
• Support with injury management.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Extensive experience in safety and environmental compliance within a heavy industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing COR certification and maintaining a compliant safety management system.
• Experience with first aid and injury management.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in a practical and operational setting.
• Strong, inclusive and collaborative leadership and communication; ability to influence and engage employees at all levels and of all backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and accident investigations.
• Ability to travel to sites across BC and Alberta, with occasional travel to the USA.
• A reliable vehicle is required as some site locations are not transit accessible.

This role is ideal for a burgeoning Health & Safety leader, looking to move into management within five (5) years. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced industrial setting and is passionate about enhancing workplace safety and ensuring regulatory compliance.