EH&S Advisor II

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
Finning Canada is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Advisor II to join our team in Surrey, British Columbia in a permanent, full-time capacity.

Reporting to the EH&S Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation, promotion, and continuous improvement of Finning's Environment, Health & Safety Management System across our operations.
As a trusted advisor, you will partner with operational leaders, EH&S professionals, and employees to drive a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support initiatives that reduce risk and enhance workplace health, safety, and environmental performance.

What we can offer you:
· Great people and place to work with a hybrid work opportunity
· Career advancement and training opportunities
· Pension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributions
· Extensive health benefits including group medical and dental benefits, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
· For this position, the expected base salary range is between $75,000 and $90,000 annually with an additional performance bonus over the base salary.  This range reflects our commitment to providing competitive compensation that aligns with industry standards and your qualifications.

Job Description:

What You'll Do

Safety Leadership & Communication

• Provide coaching and guidance on health, safety, and environmental requirements, trends, and best practices.

• Develop and deliver relevant content for safety talks, toolbox meetings, and communications.

• Support the maintenance of branch safety boards and visual management standards.

• Identify gaps, provide recommendations, and share key learnings, successes, and safety insights across the business.

Collaboration & Operational Support

• Partner with leaders and employees to support EH&S programs, training, inspections, meetings, and communications.

• Assist in the development and effectiveness of Joint Health & Safety Committees.

• Participate in branch leadership meetings, providing expertise and guidance on EH&S-related matters.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve occupational health and safety concerns androadblocks.

Compliance, Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Support assurance activities including inspections, hazard reporting, corrective actions, leadership walkthroughs, and audits.

• Monitor compliance and provide coaching to ensure quality completion of EH&S requirements.

• Participate in internal and external audits, including documentation reviews, interviews, and field observations.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support implementation of corrective actions.

Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management

• Coordinate and support emergency response drills and exercises.

• Review outcomes, communicate findings, and partner with operations to implement improvements.

• Provide guidance throughout the incident management process, including investigations, causal analysis, and regulatory correspondence.

• Analyze incident data and trends using reporting and dashboard tools to drive injury prevention and risk reduction initiatives.

Training & Program Development

• Support the delivery, compliance, and effectiveness of EH&S training programs.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of EH&S programs, procedures, and training materials.

• Provide feedback on EH&S management system documentation and tools.

Additional Responsibilities

• Travel approximately50% to support branches, remote sites, and field operations.

• Support the use and continuous improvement of EH&S management systems, toolkits, and reporting tools.

• Develop performance reports to support informed decision-making.

• Assist with EH&S-related administrative activities as required.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–10 years of progressive Environment, Health & Safety experience.

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline (degree, diploma, or certificate)preferred.

• Experience implementing and supporting EH&S management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety legislation and industry best practices.

• Experience in power generation, heavyequipment repair/manufacturing/maintenance, mining, construction, or related environments is considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong coaching, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.