Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

GFL Environmental Inc. • Red Deer County, AB

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Advisor role exists to provide support and guidance to all of our facilities and field activities as it relates to all aspects of creating a safe workplace. The role is to incorporate a hands-on approach to the elimination & mitigation of safety risk, assess site safety performance, drive safety accountability and develop a strong, positive, site safety culture.

Requirements

• 5 years demonstrated progressive experience in the EH&S field is preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience in industrial, waste disposal, trucking or manufacturing environments is considered a strong asset.
• COR Auditing Certificate (Western Provinces) is an asset.
• Enablon and/or WorkHub experience are considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and own means of transportation for local travel.
• Must be able to travel to work sites in western Canada or ability to fly to various locations for extended periods of time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey safety regulations, policies, and procedures to employees at all levels.
• Skills in designing and delivering large scale safety and environmental programs.
• Proficient in the use of various office software programs.
• Capability to think critically and find innovative solutions to safety or environmental challenges.
• Ability to work effectively with other departments to integrate EH&S practices into everyday operations.
• Familiarity with safety management software and databases.
• Confidence in the ability to work in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

Nice To Haves

• A related degree, diploma and/or professional designation are preferred.
• Western provinces considered an asset for COR Auditing.
• Enablon and/or WorkHub experience are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality delivery of GFL’s EH&S program by guiding and mentoring operations, managers and supervisors to increase safety and environmental awareness and improve EH&S practices of day-to-day operations.
• Support the development and implementation of GFL’s EH&S initiatives, programs, policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with relevant employment and occupational health and safety legislation.
• Conducts audits under the corporate risk management program.
• Conducts and assists with internal and external COR certification Audits (Western provinces considered an asset).
• Assists and coordinates the execution of environmental monitoring and emergency exercise events.
• Participates in incident investigations and provides guidance to operations when conducting root cause analysis and identifying quality corrective actions.
• Ensures safety hazards and environmental risks are identified and controlled through established programs.
• Ensures regional branches perform required Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee meetings as well as other legislatively required programs.
• Remain up to date on health & safety regulations and maintains relationships with regional regulatory personnel.
• Maintains effective relationships with regional stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Support the development and implementation of GFL’s EH&S initiatives, programs, policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with relevant employment and occupational health and safety legislation.
• Coordinates involvement and participation with regional and corporate initiatives.
• Demonstrates an understanding of internal and external customer requirements and provides quality service in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Works closely with other regional and corporate staff to enhance the company’s risk management system.
• Provides guidance through coaching and positive reinforcement to operations management to ensure that all employees are trained to do their work in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

Benefits

• GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree