Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

Job location: Onsite-Pemberton, BC

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent Employment

Hours: 40 Hours per week

Compensation: $71,000 - $87,000 annually to start

A little about us

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Job summary

Reporting to the Director, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist is responsible for driving a solid safety culture and ensuring the health, safety, and environmental compliance of our Alpine Facility (Pemberton, BC). This role acts as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to facility leadership, providing hands-on support, and strategic guidance on a wider range of HSE matters. The HSE Specialist plays a lead role in identifying and assessing potential workplace hazards, investigating incidents,



and implementing effective corrective actions to reduce risk. The HSE Specialist will collaborate cross-functional to deliver impactful safety initiatives from new hire HSE training, to incident investigation, and Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) support. They will facilitate safety inspections, analyze incident trends, manage compliance documentation, and contribute to return-to-work planning in partnership with HR and WorkSafeBC (WSBC).

Duties and Responsibilities

- Act as a subject matter expert to support facility leadership on all HSE-related matters that impact operations, compliance, and employee wellbeing.
- Foster a culture of safety by proactively identifying and assessing potential workplace hazards and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop, implement, and monitor effective HSE programs that meet or exceed regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Lead and support thorough incident investigations, ensuring all incidents are accurately documented, root causes are identified, and timely corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
- Analyze incident and near-miss data to identify trends, assess risk, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to reduce workplace injuries and exposures.
- Design and deliver engaging HSE training, education,



and awareness programs to ensure employees understand and follow safe work practices.
- Conduct comprehensive new hire HSE orientations and ongoing training sessions to reinforce safety expectations and procedures.
- Collaborate closely with Human Resources in the management of WorkSafeBC (WSBC) claims, modified duties, and return-to-work plans, ensuring alignment with medical recommendations and company policies.
- Oversee the secure use of tools and equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, proper installation, and routine inspections or maintenance schedules.
- Plan, schedule, and support the monthly Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings, including preparation of agendas, action item tracking, and monthly workplace inspections.
- Provide hands-on support to departments through participation in safety meetings, site walkthroughs, and creation of safety-related communications or materials.
- Conduct regular audits and proactive risk assessments, including ergonomic evaluations, job hazard analyses, and PPE compliance checks.
- Assist in the development and testing of emergency response procedures, including drills and evacuation plans.Stay informed of evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, and incorporate relevant changes into the facility’s safety management system.
- Prepare reports and dashboards to track HSE performance metrics and communicate progress to leadership.
- Promote employee engagement by encouraging participation in safety initiatives, campaigns, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- In-depth knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety la

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