Regional Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

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