Safety, Risk & Compliance Specialist

About Emterra Group

Position Overview

Position Description

• Support company-wide Health & Safety management systems, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Support COR certification requirements, including audit preparation, documentation review, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and improve Health & Safety processes aligned with ISO 45001 standards.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Partner with operational leaders on location-specific safety processes and best practices.
• Maintain Health & Safety records and documentation.
• Review incident reporting, identify trends, and guide 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.
• Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings.
• Develop, update, and deliver employee Health & Safety training programs.
• Maintain safety software, identify hazards and unsafe practices, and recommend performance improvements.

Skills & Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive Health & Safety experience is required, preferably in a multi-site industrial, transportation, manufacturing, or waste environment.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required.
• Valid COR certification is required.
• Experience with COR audits, ISO 45001 systems, safety programs, audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and risk assessments is required.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices is required.
• CRSP designation or progress toward certification is considered an asset.
• Experience in unionized and non-unionized environments is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, presentation, and relationship-building skills are required.
• Excellent spoken and written English and strong Microsoft Office proficiency are required.
• Ability and willingness to travel between BC sites is required.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow

• The employer offers health benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, and professional development support.
• Travel, accommodation, and a fuel card are provided.
• The organization offers opportunities to make an impact and contribute to an environmental solution.