Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

at  GFL Environmental

JOIN OUR TEAM AT GFL ENVIRONMENTAL AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH &SAFETY SPECIALIST IN CRANBROOK, BC!

Are you dedicated to promoting workplace safety and wellness? We’re in search of a talented Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to join our team on a one-year contract, supporting operations in both East and West Kootenay, BC. Our office is located in Cranbrook, BC.

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Self-motivated to manage workload.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation for BC
• Must have a strong focus on National Safety Code compliance, ensuring our fleet and drivers adhere to regulatory standards.
• Post- Secondary Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) or MSO (Manufacturing Safety Officer) designation
• Class 5 License and willingness to travel throughout the Kootenays as required.
• Conduct onsite inspections to evaluate safe work practices.
• Develop any safe operating procedures or practices; Job Hazard Assessments.
• Perform internal audits of work practices and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation
• Support external audit functions in assigned divisions.
• Maintain a culture of safety excellence throughout the assigned area.
• Assist and support in the investigation process and determining root causes and corrective actions with support from Regional EHS team.
• Review, classify and report on injuries, property damages, and environmental events.
• Assist and maintain training requirements including new and existing employees.