Job Summary
The Safety Officer is responsible for leading and advancing Health & Safety (H&S;) performance across both Autoport (automotive logistics operations) and International Bulk Services (bulk transloading operations). The role supports diverse industrial environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, strengthening safety culture, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across all locations.

The Safety Officer serves as a key H&S; resource and Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing daily coaching, guidance, and support to operational leadership and frontline employees. The role is accountable for implementing safety programs, leading incident investigations, ensuring reporting integrity, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external regulators.

Key Responsibilities
Safety Program Execution

Implement and monitor safety programs across automotive terminals and transload facilities

Deliver and support H&S; training in collaboration with operational leaders

Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

Track and ensure completion of corrective and preventative measures

Support development and execution of short- and long-term H&S; improvement plans

Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and frontline employees to strengthen safety culture

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with federal and provincial H&S; regulations and company standards

Develop and maintain safe work practices, policies, and procedures

Conduct inspections, audits, and recurring compliance activities

Interface with regulatory agencies on compliance-related matters

Support and coach Joint Health & Safety Committees

Identify and address compliance gaps

Performance & Continuous Improvement

Analyze safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Develop and report on key safety performance indicators (KPIs)

Maintain accuracy and integrity of safety data and systems (e.g., SAP)

Update H&S; documentation, manuals, and procedures





Conduct field audits and support implementation of improvements

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across both business units

Working Conditions

Combination of office and field-based work in active automotive terminals and bulk transload facilities

Regular exposure to outdoor environments and varying weather conditions

Adaptable work schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends as required

On-call availability to respond to critical incidents (24/7)

Travel required (approximately 20–30%) across Canada and the United States

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in health and safety or a related field

Experience in industrial or operational environments (automotive, bulk commodities, manufacturing, or transportation)

Strong knowledge of industrial safety practices, including exposure to chemical hazards and process safety management

Experience in incident investigation, emergency response, and safety program implementation

Experience with project management and leading safety initiatives

Familiarity with railroad operations is considered an asset

Education / Certification

Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Health & Safety or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Professional safety designations such as CRSP, CSP, or ASP (or working toward certification) preferred

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Skills / Functional Knowledge

Strong knowledge of industrial, automotive, and rail safety practices

Expertise in root cause investigation methodologies and incident analysis

Strong understanding of behavioural safety and leadership principles

Knowledge of job safety analysis and risk assessment techniques

Solid understanding of federal and provincial health and safety regulations

Strong analytical, auditing, and reporting capabilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and safety management systems (e.g., SAP)

Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills

Bilingual (English and French) is an asset

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📌 Safety Officer (British Columbia)
🏢 International Bulk Services
📍 British Columbia