About Us

Richmond Steel Recycling has been serving Western Canada since 1971 and is committed to creating a world without waste through responsible metal recycling and sustainable operations. With facilities in British Columbia and Alberta, we provide complete metal recycling expertise and support the circular economy through innovative, environmentally responsible solutions.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Corporate EHS Manager, the EHS Advisor supports health and safety programs across four facilities in British Columbia. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining COR certification, and advancing a strong, proactive safety culture across all operations.

This is a hands-on position requiring regular presence in yard and production environments. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders and a senior technical advisor, contributing to both day-to-day safety activities and longer-term program development. The role offers a clear pathway for growth into a more senior leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations, including occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials handling, and permitting requirements.
• Maintain COR (Certification of Recognition) by leading audits, updating safety programs, and supporting ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and deliver safety training programs for employees and contractors, including orientations and specialized training (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Fire Safety, TDG).
• Provide guidance on hazard identification, risk mitigation, and emergency response planning.
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for audits, training, incidents, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with site leadership to implement company-wide health and safety initiatives.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and industry stakeholders.
• Participate in and support the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including drills and response training.
• Support injury management and return-to-work programs.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and environmental responsibility.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• Experience in health and safety within a heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining COR certification and a compliant safety management system.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and the ability to apply them in operational settings.
• Experience with incident investigations, safety audits, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and injury management practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and maintaining detailed records and reports.
• Ability to travel within British Columbia, with occasional travel to the United States.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Career Opportunity

This role is well-suited for a mid to senior level health and safety professional seeking to develop into a leadership position within the next five years. It offers exposure to complex operations, mentorship from senior leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of the organization’s safety programs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus discretionary bonus
• RRSP company contributions
• Extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, travel insurance
• Annual health and wellness spending account
• A great team to work with

Salary Range: $80,000 to $120,000

This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant training or education, business and organizational needs. Actual offers will be based on a combination of these factors, taking into account internal equity.