POSITION TITLE: Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator
REPORTS TO: General Manager
TYPE: Salary, Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the General Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating efforts to ensure a safe working environment, and those standards, record-keeping, permits and environmental concerns are maintained according to regulations. The individual in this position is the inspiration and catalyst in promoting safe behavior and controlling/reducing unsafe acts. The Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator is also responsible for mitigating and improving security-related risks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure that new employees, including temporary employees, receive general orientation and location-specific task training.
- Strong understanding of BC and Alberta OH&S regulations.
- Strong understanding of lock out and confined space.
- Ensure that Record Keeping and Documentation requirements are met.
- Ensure that all accidents and injuries are properly investigated and that the written report accurately describes the circumstances surrounding the accident/injury.
- Ensure safety and first aid supplies are in stock and available.
- Hold safety and committee meetings every month.
- Ensure that regulatory agency required programs are readily available, maintained, reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
- Ensure that company-required programs or processes are maintained.
- Complete monthly plant inspections and track written action items resulting from those inspections.
- Inspect and test sprinkler systems and fire department connections.
- Ensure storm water samples and tests are completed twice a year.
- Complete a monthly safety report for the General Manager.
- Complete the required testing and reporting for Air Quality and ensure compliance with Metro Vancouver.
- Complete the required storm water testing and reporting for Provincial Water Quality Control Board.
- Ensure compliance and permitting of air pressure tanks with BC & Albert Safety Authority.
- Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies, ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential task duly and satisfactorily.
- High school education or equivalent to a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Advanced courses/certificates in Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, Safety or Security are also a benefit.
- Proven experience in environmental health and safety roles is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and Safety in a production environment is an asset.
- Excellent written oral communication and mathematical skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to train employees at all levels.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for conducting audits and inspections.
- Regular attendance is required.
Physical Demands:
- standing, walking, sitting, talking/listening, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms
- lifting up to 25 pounds
Work Environment:
- work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, heal or cold (non-weather) conditions
- very loud noise
Join us in our commitment to creating a safe working environment while promoting environmental sustainability. We look forward to welcoming a proactive Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator who is passionate about making a difference.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you a permanent resident or a citizen of Canada?
Experience:
Location:
- Surrey, BC V3W 1G1 (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
