Safety Officer / Program Administrator
Location: BC or Alberta | Full-time | Environmental & Emergency Response Sector

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, or equivalent such as NSCO or CHSC (in progress will be considered)
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a safety leadership role, ideally in environmental response, construction, or industrial services
• Strong working knowledge of provincial (BC and AB) and federal safety legislation, including TDG and WHMIS
• Familiarity with COR requirements, internal/external audit processes, and safety program development
• Experience coordinating fleet compliance and heavy equipment safety
• Comfortable leading training, investigations, and field audits
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Computer proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, and safety management software
• Valid driver’s license
• First Aid (Basic or Intermediate); Fit Tester certification is an asset

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and manuals tailored to hazardous materials and emergency response operations
• Conduct regular safety inspections, hazard assessments, and internal audits across shop, yard, and job sites
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, prepare reports, and follow through with corrective actions and lessons learned
• Track and coordinate staff training requirements, certifications, and compliance (including onboarding new hires)
• Support COR audit preparation and lead internal reviews and reporting
• Manage fleet safety oversight, maintenance logs, and inspections for trucks, trailers, and mobile equipment
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and support permitting, reporting, and response protocols
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety meetings, and in-house training sessions
• Collaborate with operations teams to plan work safely and reinforce safety expectations
• Monitor and report on safety KPIs, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership