Environment Health & Safety Coordinator at Irving Oil

As an Environment Health & Safety Coordinator you will be responsible for enforcing a culture of safety within a plant or limited field environment.  Your goal will be to participate in safety training and quality control to ensure all employees engage in consistent, safe and reliable operations of assets and that compliance standards are followed. Your success will show in your ability to implement and coordinate Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Programs in compliance with company policies and government regulations.   

What We Offer:   

• Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan and pension plan

• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs.

• Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too

• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days, and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:   

• Work with the EHS Manager to design and implement EHS programs and strategies to protect employees in accordance to latest regulations and legislation

• Support the development of training materials to support the understanding and sound implementation of EHS written standards and programs

• Work with local managers and supervisors to evaluate safety measurement and performance and develop action plans to improve results. Provide guidance and direction on programs and standards ensuring that environmental, regulatory and health and safety requirements are followed

• Participate in the company’s response to accidents and incidents, determine root causes and develop corrective action plans

• Identify potentially hazardous, areas of concern and non-compliance, provide recommendations and work with the business to build and implement an action plan to achieve desired outcomes

• Conduct EHS audits, risk assessments, reviews and inspections in assigned work area to ensure that requirements and compliance is being followed

• Coordinate the execution of EHS Programs/ Projects, maintain and report EHS statistics (safety measurements and performance)

• Serve as the liaison with internal audit, regulatory agencies and emergency response organizations, as applicable and participate in safety meetings with field personnel and contractors

• Share lessons learned with broader Irving Oil EHS teams and organization

Your Skills:   

• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate differing personalities

• Organizational skills and the ability to multi- task in a fast-paced environment

• Must be adaptable to change

• Moderate to advanced computer skills

• Effective decision making and problem-solving abilities

Your Experience:   

• 3+ years' relevant experience related to Environmental, Health, Safety and Compliance and 3-5+ years of petroleum and transportation industry experience 

• Post-secondary education in EHS program, or equivalent  

• Professional Safety designation  

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

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