Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

About the role

Sandvik Mining is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The role strengthens the safety culture, supports regulatory compliance and drives practical improvements across the Winnipeg operations. It suits an EHS Coordinator or Specialist with one to three years of experience who enjoys partnering with employees and leaders, investigating incidents and turning findings into safer work practices.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and oversee environmental, health and safety programs and procedures.
• Conduct studies, audits, inspections and investigations to support compliance with government laws, standards and regulations.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, complete root-cause analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote safety-conscious work practices and support EHS training programs.
• Develop, monitor and communicate safety performance measures.
• Monitor EHS legislation and keep accurate, current records in the company database.
• Recommend policy and procedure updates when legislation or business needs change.
• Support the Joint Health and Safety Committee with on-site inspections and audit records.
• Follow safety policies, report unsafe habits, incidents and near misses, perform Take Five risk assessments, maintain a tidy workspace, attend EHS training and wear required PPE.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• One to three years of EHS experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Joint Health and Safety Committee training or related experience.
• Knowledge of applicable EHS legislation.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Required skills

• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence in good standing.

What we offer

• A Winnipeg-based role with ongoing development and training.
• Salary range of $77,440 to $87,120, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Pension plan with matching, plus health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Candidates apply through the Sandvik careers site using the listed requisition number; interviews are followed by a hiring decision or status update within 45 days.