EHS Specialist

We are hiring an EHS Specialist to join our team at FreshPoint Vancouver.

This boots on the ground role will be responsible for supporting FreshPoint’s operations to drive a best-in-class safety culture. This includes coordinating and conducting EHS-related training, supporting the Regional EHS Manager to drive EHS policies, programs and SOPs and ensure compliance with relevant provincial and federal safety regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide EHS support at assigned sites and in close collaboration with the Regional EHS Manager.
• Drive Safety-related policies and SOPs to align with corporate practices and programs.
• Conduct EHS training to new and existing Operations and Transportation colleagues. This includes but is not limited to MHE training on a one-on-one or group training session.
• Accurate administration and maintenance of EHS training documents and records.
• Track, maintain and follow up on EHS-related certifications.
• Conduct safety coaching and ride along with the transportation department.
• Conduct Safety walkthroughs and inspections in the warehouse.
• Update and maintain EHS logs, including occupational-related and auto-liability.
• Complete safety data sheets and inventory reconciliation with products in the warehouse.
• Assist with corrective action plan management including drafting, implementing and follow up on action plans as required.
• Support incident investigation process with tact and privacy.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Operations, Food Safety and Human Resources.
• Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Post-secondary education with major course work in EHS, risk management, or equivalent field required.
• 3+ years experience in a warehouse, supply chain, transportation or related role preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal EHS and WCB requirements and industry standards/best practices.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Work experience within a healthy and safety administration or coordination capacity, or equivalent role considered an asset.
• OFA2 or capability to obtain certification is an asset.
• MHE/PIE Trainer Certification preferred.

Location: 1020 Malkin Avenue, Vancouver, BC V3C 6H8

Work Schedule:

• Core working hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm.
• May be required to work outside of the core working hours from time to time.

What We Offer

• Employee benefits including extended health and dental after 3 months waiting period
• Company matching Group Pension Plan after 3 months waiting period
• Paid time off including 2 weeks' vacation time, 5 sick days, 2 personal days and more
• Career development opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition reimbursement program

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have your Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 2 certification?
• Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent will be required to work on site. Do you meet this role requirement?
• Do you have your Class 5 BC Driver's License?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• EH&S: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person