EHS Specialist

Position Summary

The EHS Specialist executes programs and inspections meant to promote compliance and employee health and safety.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the new electronic safety management system for all locations


• JSA templates
• Site reports
• Near miss and incident reports
• Good catches
• Pre-use inspections


• Provide training to employees utilizing electronic safety management system
• Maintain templates, reports, and safety requirements through the electronic safety management system
• Purchases and distributes personal protection equipment or other related supplies.
• Coordinate and conduct inspections of job sites, facilities, vehicles, or equipment.
• Research federal, state, and local safety requirements to keep up to date with compliance requirements for every location
• Coordinates local safety committees to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Follow-up on and debrief on any critical event including leading the investigation of the event and implementation of corrective actions; distributing insights, best-practices and lessons learned to sites
• Assist management at all levels in meeting their health and safety obligations by providing the necessary support and tools, as well as measuring progress.
• Work closely with all locations to institute industry leading best practice safety solutions (e.g. benchmarking, "Human Performance" safety, etc.) that are consistent with company goals and objectives; partner with senior leadership across the organization to bring cohesiveness and synergy to the Company's approach to safety issues throughout business operations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement (auditing, investigations, operating system)
• Performs work under minimal supervision and executes safety compliance audits for manufacturing/shop environments and field work.
• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent business partnering and interpersonal skills. Able to establish rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience.
• Flexible and innovative; the ideal candidate brings a positive, high-energy attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to tailor communication style with all levels in the organization.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum 5 years of experience or a mix of education and experience.

• May require appropriate certifications.

Who we are!

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!

Our Mission

Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers' electrical infrastructure lifecycle.

Our Vision

To be the premier, first-choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.

Core Cultural Competencies

We do it right

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don't cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.
• You produce a quality product.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand & apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done

• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

Webuild strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information:

Travel:50-70% to various RESA locations

Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 CAD

Work Location: Victoria, BC

Relocation: No Relocation

Benefits: Full benefits including medical, Employee Ownership Plan, RRSP, paid time off, Paid Holidays, and Milestone bonus.

Physical Demands: Occasionally lifting a maximum of 50 lbs. The position sits completing computer and phone work.

Application Details: Position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from company website.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.