Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

at  Ballard Power Systems Inc

Ballard has a position available for a Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist covering Burnaby. The Senior EH&S Specialist will report to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety and will be responsible for a variety of tasks focusing on the improvement of environment and health & safety programs globally and specifically in Burnaby.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 - 7 years of related experience
• Bachelor of Science, Health Science or equivalent
• Ability to read and understand various applicable legislation
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work respectfully and efficiently with a wide range of people from different cultures and educational backgrounds
• Strong analytical skills, organizational, problem solving and judgement abilities and ability to complete reports.
• Experience with legal compliance regulations
• Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions to complex issues
• Ability to work independently
• Experience working within manufacturing, lab and engineering environments
• CRSP certification, or working toward CRSP certification an asset
  The typical hiring range for this position is $73,000 - 93,800. Ballard considers many factors in determining total compensation, including the successful Candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, position location, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual short-term and long-term bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
  As a Ballard employee, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your efforts. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package in addition to a performance-driven compensation philosophy. From bonuses to benefits, our people work hard, and we believe they should be rewarded for it. We care about career growth and development. We believe in work-life balance with tons of flexibility and rewarding benefits.
  Extended health and dental benefits and employee assistance program
  Paid time off
  Retirement plan matching
  Onsite fitness facility & yoga classes
  Extensive learning opportunities, catalogue of development course offerings
  People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few)
  Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have specific eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
  *Due to the high volume of applications received, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
  Our Values
  Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It
  Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates

• Demonstrate active, visible, and professional environmental health and safety leadership at all times
• Assist with the implementation and improvement of Ballard’s Corporate Environment and Health & Safety Management System, including EH&S goals and initiatives
• Develop and implement training solutions to ensure that employees are aware of potential risks and understand how to perform their jobs and activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner,
• Participate in regular EH&S inspections and perform preliminary Occupational Hygiene testing, Noise surveys, Light surveys etc.
• Assist hazard assessments and the incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans for technology and development and research labs
• Manage Chemical Management Program, including SDS approvals, training, and inventory
• Participate in formal EH&S reviews of existing equipment modifications, new equipment purchases, and changes in site processes
• Assist in claims management and recovery at work programs
• Participate in internal audit teams (regulatory, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO 45001 and others as required)
• Oversee waste management, minimizing risk to the company, as well as environmental pollution