Job Description

Job Title Field Specialist - Environment Health and Safety

Who are we?

Founded in 1924, Irving Oil is a family-owned international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. With operations throughout Eastern Canada, New England and Ireland we focus on delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers and our communities. Every day, we strive to put our good energy in action to bring families together, support the environment and local wildlife, and to create learning opportunities that empower the next generation.

Here's what you can expect from us:

When you're a part of our team, you'll see how we bring good energy to all that we do. At Irving Oil, we strive for a work environment where each of us feels we belong, can bring our whole selves to work, and where we treat our fellow employees with kindness and respect. Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work. Our collaborative approach, safety-first culture and commitment to building resilient teams helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That's why we're dedicated to investing in our employees' potential, so that they can reach their career goals.



What you can expect in a typical day

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Environment, Health & Safety Field Specialist. The Environment, Health & Safety Field Specialist enforces a culture of safety within a plant or limited field environment by implementing and coordinating Environmental, Health and Safety Programs in compliance with company policies and government regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible to participate in safety training and quality control to ensure all employees engage in consistent, safe and reliable operations of assets and that compliance standards are followed.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, bonus, and pension plan
• Flexible benefits, including a Health Spending Account
• Wellness support, including annual wellness allowance and paid personal care days
• Paid vacation and vacation purchasing
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for six consecutive years

Your roles and responsibilities:

• Work with the EHS Manager to design and implement EHS programs and strategies to protect employees in accordance to latest regulations and legislation.
• Support the development of training materials to support the understanding and sound implementation of EHS written standards and programs.
• Work with local managers and supervisors to evaluate safety measurement and performance and develop action plans to improve results. Provide guidance and direction on programs and standards ensuring that environmental, regulatory and health and safety requirements are followed.
• Participate in the company's response to accidents and incidents, determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
• Identify potentially hazardous, areas of concern and non-compliance, provide recommendations and work with the business to build and implement an action plan to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct EHS audits, risk assessments, reviews and inspections in assigned work area to ensure that requirements and compliance is being followed.
• Coordinate the execution of EHS Programs/ Projects, maintain and report EHS statistics (safety measurements and performance).
• Serve as the liaison with internal audit, regulatory agencies and emergency response organizations, as applicable.
• Participate in safety meetings with field personnel and contractors.

Professional skills

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate differing personalities.
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi- task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be adaptable to change.
• Moderate to advanced computer skills.
• Effective decision making and problem-solving abilities.

Travel

• Travel is a requirement for this position.

Education and experience

• 3+ years' relevant experience related to Environmental, Health, Safety and Compliance and 3-5+ years of petroleum and transportation industry experience desired
• Post-secondary education in EHS program, or equivalent experience.
• Professional Safety designation is an asset

Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.

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Job Requirements - Work Experience Environment, Health and Safety, Operations

Job Requirements - Education Bachelors: Business Administration

Location Halifax, NS