Regional EHS Specialist/Trainer - 1 Year Contract

GFL Environmental Inc. • Coquitlam, BC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a vital member of GFL’s EHS team, the Regional EHS Specialist plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety excellence across the province. You’ll support multiple locations throughout British Columbia, providing hands-on safety expertise, conducting audits and inspections, training and instruction and guiding operational teams to meet and exceed health, safety, and environmental standards. This position requires routine travel to various locations across BC, while remaining anchored in the Lower Mainland.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of BC-specific health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of National Safety Code (NSC) regulations.
• Exceptional communication and time management skills.
• Self-starter with a strong ability to work independently across diverse sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within British Columbia.
• Must have personal, reliable transportation to travel regularly to support locations across BC.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

• CRSP, CSO, or MSO designation preferred.
• Direct experience operating commercial trucks will be considered an asset (e.g., roll-off, front-load) and/or heavy equipment (e.g., wheel loaders, excavators, compactors).
• Demonstrated ability to instruct, coach, and evaluate workers on truck and heavy equipment operating procedures.
• Formal Train-the-Trainer certification in heavy equipment or commercial driver training preferred (employer is willing to provide certification for otherwise qualified candidates).
• Valid Class 1 or Class 3 Commercial Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite inspections and internal audits throughout BC to evaluate safe work practices.
• Perform internal audits of work practices and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Support external audits and promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with regional teams to maintain high safety standards and excellence across all locations.
• Lead and assist investigations, reporting, and corrective action planning for incidents across the province.
• Deliver safety training and new employee orientations at various sites as required.
• Deliver structured, hands-on field instruction and safe operating training for workers operating commercial trucks and heavy equipment.
• Conduct driver ride-alongs, practical equipment operator evaluations, and ongoing safety coaching across BC facilities.
• Act as a liaison between the Regional EHS team and operations throughout BC.
• Provide guidance on occupational injury management and return-to-work programs across multiple regions with the support of the Regional EHS Manager.
• Support monthly safety communications and provincial safety campaigns.
• Ensure record keeping for regional EHS statistics and trending.
• Support NSC compliance and functions as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits plan, including retirement saving options for future financial security.
• Prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Industry leading wages.

What This Job Offers

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