Career Opportunities >Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator

Earth Tech professionals continue to contribute to meaningful public and private environmental projects that through resource regeneration benefit the future. Every project we undertake reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, environmental compliance and safe work practices. Our people embrace integrity, excellence, teamwork and accountability - values that connect us across the globe. The company provides excellent opportunities for career progression and supports professional development of its employees. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Earth Tech’s North American Contract Operations division manages and operates the Edmonton Composting Facility, on behalf of the City of Edmonton.

Currently, we are seeking a candidate to fill the following position: Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, reviews, updates, and implements the OHS&E program including related policies and procedures
• Investigates incidents and manages injuries
• Provides technical support to incident and near miss reporting, investigations and follows-up on recommendations
• Conducts regular inspections and audits (internal and COR)
• Develops, implements, maintains, and coordinates effective emergency response program
• Implements industrial hygiene program
• Coordinates medical monitoring program
• Implements safety training program
• Coaches and mentors managers and employees on OHS&E
• Conducts hazard analysis, HAZOPS (Hazards Operability Studies) and participates in Job Hazard Analysis

Requirements of the position are, but not limited to:

• Post secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene
• Certification as a CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) would be considered assets
• A minimum of two years experience in a related role
• A minimum of two years experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment would be considered an asset
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of and a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, especially the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Good negotiating skills, tact and diplomacy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Posses a logical and enquiring mind and a methodical approach to work
• Ablity to cope under pressure
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and teambuilding skills
• A self motivated and determined style persuasive and assertive, including decision making abilities
• Comfort within an environment which honours open and honest feedback, ethical business practices, employee interaction, change management and workplace diversity
• Strong computer skills - MS Excel, Word, Project

It is our expectation and requirement that each and every employee, working at our facility, support our Environment, Health and Safety program through active participation. A requirement for the position is to respect and follow our policies and participate in training activities that are specific to the position and those that are generalized for the facility as a whole. Full participation in the Ethical Conduct culture will complete the successful candidate.

Offering prospects for growth and opportunities to lead, Earth Tech is the kind of place where a person can make a difference. We invite you to help us build a better tomorrow by becoming part of the Earth Tech team.

This position will report to the Assistant Plant Manager.

For more information on Earth Tech, please visit our website http://www.earthtech.com or to apply, via e-mail, jeff.gerretsen@earthtech.ca or fax to (780) 472-7916 before December 16, 2007.