Environmental Health and Safety Advisor (Manitoba)

Environmental Health and Safety Advisor (Manitoba)

01 Nov
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GFL Environmental
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Manitoba

01 Nov

GFL Environmental

Manitoba

About Us
GFL Environmental Services Inc. ("GESI") is a high-growth environmental services company recently carved out of GFL Environmental Inc. Backed by leading private equity firms, GESI delivers liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation services across North America through a vertically integrated platform of over 230 sites and a fleet of 1,800+ vehicles. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

The Role
Join GFL Environmental in Northern Ontario as a Health, Safety & Compliance Advisor. In this vital role, you will ensure the safety and compliance of our operations, conducting site inspections, facilitating employee training, and managing safety communications. You’ll be instrumental in maintaining our high standards for health and safety across multiple sites.

This position will be supporting the Northern Ontario region and will require travel (30%).

Key Responsibilities

Provides guidance, support, and oversight to Operations on the day-to-day administration of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) activities across GFL operations

Collaborates on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs and initiatives, without assuming operational ownership

Monitors and verifies compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction and Industrial Regulations, and other applicable legislation, and escalates gaps as required

Guides Operations to maintain compliance with customer programs such as ISN Networld, Avetta, and Contractor Check through guidance, review, and verification

Supports the rollout and ongoing administration of EHS programs including COR, ISO45001, Subcontractor Management, and Return to Work,



while Operations retain accountability for execution

Provides guidance and follow-up for training and development programs, including coordination, tracking, and field-level coaching

Supports Operations with onboarding and orientations for new hires by providing EHS guidance and verification

Acts as a key liaison between EHS and Operations to ensure alignment, consistency, and clarity of expectations

Supports EHS Leadership in pursuits to the corporate standards

Communicates with regulatory officials for incident management and reporting

Participates as required in client and project meetings to provide EHS guidance, insight, and support

Prepares EHS reports and summaries to support operational decision-making

Conducts field audits and inspections to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities

Expected to work approximately 50% in the office and 50% in the field, but depends on scheduling and other needs

Typical hours per day are 7:00am – 4:00pm

Ability to support shutdown activities, including extended shifts of up to 12 hours, approximately 2–3 times per year

Performs other duties as assigned by the EHS Manager

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

3–5+ years of experience in a similar on-site EHS support or advisory role, with experience in Waste Management, Transportation, or Mining required

Degree, diploma, or professional certification in Health and Safety or a related field preferred

Experience or exposure to working within the Google WorkSpace would be an asset





Strong team player with the ability to influence, guide, and support Operations in a agile, fast-paced environment

Proficient with Google software and safety associated software for reporting, inspections, file uploads and sharing, meetings, etc.

Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

What We Offer
Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:

Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off

Financial: RRSP matching, profit sharing and competitive wages

Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]. Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

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📌 Environmental Health and Safety Advisor (Manitoba)
🏢 GFL Environmental
📍 Manitoba

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