Sulzer Careers Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

ServicesAME-E583

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist-Full Time-BurnabyCanada

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Join our team within the Services division in Canada as our Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to help us take our team to the next level.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead and support EHS programs across our operations. This role ensures compliance promotes a strong safety culture and drives continuous improvement in environmental and occupational health practices.

The successful candidate will own and maintain the existing ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System . These systems are fully implemented at our manufacturing plant; the candidate will familiarize themselves with these systems and ensure ongoing compliance effectiveness and improvement .

Our matrix structure integrates EHS and QA functions. The successful candidate will work closely with QA during audits and help maintain the Integrated Management System leveraging shared processes and data to drive operational excellence and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of EHS for site and field operations.
• Maintain the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 portion of the Integrated Management System manual.
• Ensure compliance with federal provincial and local regulations (e.g. WorkSafeBC OSHA).
• Serve as case manager and return-to-work coordinator for WorkSafe cases; oversee light-duty programs and support participating associates.
• Develop and update EHS policies procedures and training programs.
• Lead audits inspections and risk assessments; implement corrective actions.
• Support sustainability initiatives to reduce waste emissions and energy use.
• Investigate incidents identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Manage emergency response planning and hazardous waste programs.
• Co-chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Collaborate with QA during integrated audits and compliance activities.

Qualifications

How You Can Stand Out

Additional Information

This job description is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the role; however it is not exhaustive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required to meet the evolving needs of the business.

What we offer you

Compensation for this role will be based on experience and salary range is $82000 $95000 annually.

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil China Finland Germany Ireland Switzerland South Africa the UK and the USA.

As a member of our team within your role as our Environmental Safety & Health Specialistyou will develop implement and maintain environmental safety andhealth programs for our manufacturing facility. You will provide assistance to all areas to achieve compliance with regulatory agencies in order to minimize safety hazards while promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Coordinate safety compliance; maintain a comprehensive understanding of corporate policies and government regulations

Maintain the facilities program and certification for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Coordinate conduct and document health safety and environmental training programs. This includes safety orientation for all new and transferring associates. Review and revise as needed the health and safety program

Coordinate training and communication activities to build management and employee understanding of and commitment to safety goals

Manage activities of the safety committee and safety teams safety audits accident investigations ergonomic improvement projects workers compensation case management oversee any light duty programs emergency response planning safety and environmental training

Responsible for compliance activities including records documentation generating regulatory reports and performing inspections. Assure environmental programs remain compliant with regulatory and EMS (Environmental Management System) requirements. Maintain job related procedures within EMS

Act as medical case manager and return to work coordinator for all WorkSafeBC cases. Bring leadership to modified duty program and support associates currently in the program

Plan implement and monitor accident prevention and loss control programs to minimize injuries and the costs associated with those injuries. Conduct incident / accident investigations to identify root causes and to identify opportunities for accident prevention

Champion on-going ergonomic improvement projects. Provide project management related to ergonomic improvements work station layout and correction of unsafe working conditions

Compile necessary safety reports including analysis of incidents injuries and illness including but not limited to frequency causation severity and costs. Maintain and coordinate records of employee safety training

Ensure required emergency response planning has been conducted and implemented.

Obtain and distribute safety related promotional material (i.e. posters check stuffers and mailings) within the plant

Coordinate training of both office and shop employees as required

Coordinate the first-aid personnel responsibilities

Acts as team member / co-leader and liaison for the facilities environmental and sustainability initiatives. Coordinate the requirements reporting testing and disposal of materials

Maintain and lead hazardous solid and special waste management programs.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have three to five years experience in a manufacturing industrial setting. A degree / diploma in a safety / health / environment related field or relevant experience combined with education in a safety / health / environment related field such as OHS practitioner diploma Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation (CRSP) National Construction Safety Certification (NCSO) or nursing program is required.

Experience and / or education in the following are considered assets :

WHMIS first aid / CPR Certified and familiarity with documented Quality and ESH programs

Working knowledge of environmental regulations

Creative problem solving ability

Ability to effectively work with company employees in a manufacturing setting

Computer skills (MS Office products)

SKILL PREFERENCES HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT

Experience in manufacturing construction military medical or other industry-related fields are transferable for the right candidate

Strong planning organizational problem solving communication and relationship building skills are essential

A desire to be the hands-on collaborator in a manufacturing facility

JOB ASSIGNMENT :

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Floor Care,Hospital Experience,Hospitality Experience,Computer Skills,Environmental Services,Cleaning Experience,OSHA,Contract Management,Team Management,Custodial Experience,EHS,Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 82000 - 95000