Hse Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - BQE Water

BQE Water

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

EHS COORDINATOR - MINE WATER TREATMENT - Vancouver BC - hybrid

The opportunity

Play a key role in supporting the overall growth of the company by developing, implementing, and maintaining EH&S systems across our operations and project activities.

The role will be our first full time EH&S practitioner in the company and will be relied on to provide leadership in all aspects of EH&S.

Develop, implement, and monitor safety systems, processes, and procedures to maintain the highest levels of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance throughout the company (operations, laboratories, projects, and offices)
Establish site specific EH&S requirements based on local codes and jurisdictions
Proactively conduct strategic assessments of health, safety, compliance, and environmental costs.
Monitor legal and regulatory changes in the jurisdictions where the company operates and update all systems accordingly in a timely manner
Provide continuous evaluations of trends and best practices
Perform hazard analysis and safety audits as required
Monitor and report EH&S performance throughout the company
Chair the internal EH&S committee
Interface and liaise with clients on all aspects of EH&S
Organize and oversee staff training including: MSHA, OSHA, First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, H2S Alive, LOTOTO etc.

Qualifications and requirements

Proven effective communicator you are articulate and can get your message across clearly both verbally and in written form.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the world, mine sites across North and South America, Asia and more.
Completion of Occupational Health and Safety Certificate (NSCO).
Diploma or current standing as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) is considered an asset.
Knowledge of EH&S Regulations such as WorkSafe BC and its equivalents in other provinces, Familiarity with regulations in other jurisdictions in which we operate is an asset (OSHA and MSHA).
Able to work effectively with people of all levels including management, employees, and contractors.
Highly organized with attention to detail. Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt to fast changing situations.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in an efficient and professional matter.
Good self starter, ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Proficient in Microsoft basic suite of programs (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Certified Health and Safety Auditor designation is considered asset.
Proficiency in Spanish, French or Mandarin is an asset but not a requirement.