Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

Job summary

Reporting to the Director, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist is responsible for driving a strong 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 wide 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-functionally 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 safe 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 laws, regulations, and best practices, including local, provincial, and federal requirements (. WSBC, WSIB, WHIMIS, .

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and influence cross-functional teams to prioritize safety and achieve HSE objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with functional teams, leadership, employees, and external stakeholders, fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and customer-focused service.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid customer service orientation.

• Strong communication &…