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 Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.
