Regional Environmental Health and Safety Advisor
Top Benefits
About the role
GFL Environmental is looking for a Regional Environmental Health and Safety Advisor to join our dynamic team in Abbotsford, BC.
** This role involves up to 50% travel across BC. **
The Job:
As a vital member of GFL’s EHS team, the Regional EHS Specialist plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety excellence across the province. You’ll support multiple locations throughout British Columbia, providing hands-on safety expertise, conducting audits and inspections, and guiding operational teams to meet and exceed health, safety, and environmental standards. This position requires routine travel to various locations across BC, while remaining anchored in the Lower Mainland.
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Together, our employees are known as “Team Green”—a name that unites us all under our shared purpose: making our customers and communities Green for Life!
Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.
Why Join TEAM GREEN:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (health, vision, and dental)
- Life insurance and retirement savings options
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Career advancement potential within a growing company
- Team-focused and supportive work environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct onsite inspections and internal audits throughout BC to evaluate safe work practices
- Perform internal audits of work practices and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Support external audits and promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Collaborate with regional teams to maintain high safety standards and excellence across all locations
- Lead and assist investigations, reporting, and corrective action planning for incidents across the province
- Deliver safety training and new employee orientations at various sites as required.
- Act as a liaison between the Regional EHS team and operations throughout BC
- Provide guidance on occupational injury management and return-to-work programs across multiple regions with the support of the Regional EHS Manager.
- Support monthly safety communications and provincial safety campaigns
- Travel regularly to support location across BC.
- Ensure record keeping for regional EHS statistics and trending.
- Support NSC compliance and functions as required.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional communication and time management skills
- Knowledge of BC-specific health and safety legislation
- Knowledge of National Safety Code
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety
- CRSP, CSO or MSO designation preferred
- Self-starter with a strong ability to work independently across diverse sites
#GFLTalent
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly within British Columbia
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
About GFL Environmental Inc.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
Regional Environmental Health and Safety Advisor
Top Benefits
About the role
GFL Environmental is looking for a Regional Environmental Health and Safety Advisor to join our dynamic team in Abbotsford, BC.
** This role involves up to 50% travel across BC. **
The Job:
As a vital member of GFL’s EHS team, the Regional EHS Specialist plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety excellence across the province. You’ll support multiple locations throughout British Columbia, providing hands-on safety expertise, conducting audits and inspections, and guiding operational teams to meet and exceed health, safety, and environmental standards. This position requires routine travel to various locations across BC, while remaining anchored in the Lower Mainland.
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Together, our employees are known as “Team Green”—a name that unites us all under our shared purpose: making our customers and communities Green for Life!
Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.
Why Join TEAM GREEN:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (health, vision, and dental)
- Life insurance and retirement savings options
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Career advancement potential within a growing company
- Team-focused and supportive work environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct onsite inspections and internal audits throughout BC to evaluate safe work practices
- Perform internal audits of work practices and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Support external audits and promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Collaborate with regional teams to maintain high safety standards and excellence across all locations
- Lead and assist investigations, reporting, and corrective action planning for incidents across the province
- Deliver safety training and new employee orientations at various sites as required.
- Act as a liaison between the Regional EHS team and operations throughout BC
- Provide guidance on occupational injury management and return-to-work programs across multiple regions with the support of the Regional EHS Manager.
- Support monthly safety communications and provincial safety campaigns
- Travel regularly to support location across BC.
- Ensure record keeping for regional EHS statistics and trending.
- Support NSC compliance and functions as required.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional communication and time management skills
- Knowledge of BC-specific health and safety legislation
- Knowledge of National Safety Code
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety
- CRSP, CSO or MSO designation preferred
- Self-starter with a strong ability to work independently across diverse sites
#GFLTalent
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly within British Columbia
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
About GFL Environmental Inc.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.