Health and Safety Specialist

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Organizations have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy.

Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

We are currently searching for a  Health & Safety Specialist  to join our BC team at Emterra Group. The Health & Safety Specialist will play a key role in strengthening and advancing our safety culture by supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety management systems across our operations. This role will provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to operational managers and supervisors in implementing company safety programs, processes, and initiatives.

The position reports to the Director of Health & Safety/Risk.

Position Description

Support the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of company-wide Health & Safety management systems, programs, policies, and procedures.

Support the organization’s COR certification requirements, including audit preparation, documentation review, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Implement, maintain, and improve Health & Safety processes aligned with ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System standards.

Conduct safety audits, workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.

Partner with operational leaders to develop and implement location-specific safety processes, procedures, and best practices.

Maintain accurate and complete Health & Safety records and documentation to meet regulatory and company requirements.

Review accident/incident reporting, identify trends, and provide guidance in developing and sustaining corrective and preventive action plans.

Manage Health & Safety data, reporting, and trend analysis for assigned sites.

Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.

Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings and provide guidance on safety initiatives.

Develop, update, and deliver employee Health & Safety training programs.

Maintain safety management software systems and reporting tools as required.

Identify hazards and unsafe work practices through site inspections, employee engagement, and operational knowledge.

Provide recommendations to improve safety performance and reduce workplace risks.

Maintain current knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements, industry trends, and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications

Proven ability to coach, influence, and build strong relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, and leadership teams.

Ability to work independently with strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.

3+ years of progressive experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within a multi-site, industrial, transportation, manufacturing, or waste management environment.

Completion of post-secondary education from a recognized Occupational Health & Safety program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid COR (Certificate of Recognition) certification is required.

Experience supporting COR audits, maintaining certification requirements, and implementing…