Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

Job summary

The EHS Advisor will provide guidance and oversight for environmental, health, and safety activities across operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. They will conduct field audits, facilitate training, and act as a liaison between EHS and operational teams to maintain safety excellence.

Job details

Ready to elevate your career? GESI is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next EHS Advisor in Thunder Bay, ON—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team About Us GFL Environmental Services Inc. ("GESI") is a high-growth environmental services company recently carved out of GFL Environmental Inc. Backed by leading private equity firms, GESI delivers liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation services across North America through a vertically integrated platform of over 230 sites and a fleet of 1,800+ vehicles. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life! The Role Join GFL Environmental in Northern Ontario as a Health, Safety & Compliance Advisor. In this vital role, you will ensure the safety and compliance of our operations, conducting site inspections, facilitating employee training, and managing safety communications. You’ll be instrumental in maintaining our high standards for health and safety across multiple sites. This position will be supporting the Northern Ontario region and will require travel (30%). Key Responsibilities • Provides guidance, support, and oversight to Operations on the day-to-day administration of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) activities across GFL operations • Collaborates on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs and initiatives, without assuming operational ownership • Monitors and verifies compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction and Industrial Regulations, and other applicable legislation, and escalates gaps as required • Guides Operations to maintain compliance with customer programs such as ISN Networld, Avetta, and Contractor Check through guidance, review, and verification • Supports the rollout and ongoing administration of EHS programs including COR, ISO45001, Subcontractor Management, and Return to Work, while Operations retain accountability for execution • Provides guidance and follow-up for training and development programs, including coordination, tracking, and field-level coaching • Supports Operations with onboarding and orientations for new hires by providing EHS guidance and verification • Acts as a key liaison between EHS and Operations to ensure alignment, consistency, and clarity of expectations • Supports EHS Leadership in pursuits to the corporate standards • Communicates with regulatory officials for incident management and reporting • Participates as required in client and project meetings to provide EHS guidance, insight, and support • Prepares EHS reports and summaries to support operational decision-making • Conducts field audits and inspections to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities • Expected to work approximately 50% in the office and 50% in the field, but depends on scheduling and other needs • Typical hours per day are 7:00am – 4:00pm • Ability to support shutdown activities, including extended shifts of up to 12 hours, approximately 2–3 times per year • Performs other duties as assigned by the EHS Manager Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies • 3–5+ years of experience in a similar on-site EHS support or advisory role, with experience in Waste Management, Transportation, or Mining required • Degree, diploma, or professional certification in Health and Safety or a related field preferred • Experience or exposure to working within the Google WorkSpace would be an asset • Strong team player with the ability to influence, guide, and support Operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment • Proficient with Google software and safety associated software for reporting, inspections, file uploads and sharing, meetings, etc. • Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities What We Offer Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect: ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off ● Financial: RRSP matching, profit sharing and competitive wages ● Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity! #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com [myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com] Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

What you’ll do

The EHS Advisor will provide guidance and oversight for environmental, health, and safety activities across operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. They will conduct field audits, facilitate training, and act as a liaison between EHS and operational teams to maintain safety excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5+ years of experience in an EHS advisory role within waste management, transportation, or mining. A degree, diploma, or professional certification in health and safety is preferred, along with proficiency in Google software.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off
• RRSP matching
• Profit sharing
• Career advancement opportunities
• Continuous learning opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Incident Management · Preferred
• Google Workspace · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Site Inspections · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Environmental Health and Safety
• Compliance
• Site inspections
• Employee training
• Safety communications
• Incident management
• Field audits
• Regulatory reporting
• Risk assessment
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• ISO45001
• Return to Work
• Subcontractor management
• Google Workspace
• Time management
• Team collaboration
• Site Inspection
• Influencing Skills
• Continuous Development
• Frontline Decision-Making Autonomy
• Accountability
• Organizational Skills
• Time Off Management
• Employee Training
• Auditing
• Management
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Environmental Remediation
• Leadership
• Incident Management
• Waste Management
• Legislation
• Operations
• Private Equity
• Coaching
• Subcontracting
• Time Management
• Vertical Integration
• Vision Insurance
• Scheduling
• Environment Health And Safety
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Environmental Health and Safety Advisor
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

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