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EHS Specialist (Second Shift)

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale. Trusted by industry leaders, IEM combines engineering expertise with manufacturing strength to power the most ambitious projects and drive the future of innovation

Position Summary

Primary assignment will be EHS support of a manufacturing facility and personnel to proactively manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of accountability and care throughout the organization.

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence and does not offer remote work. The regular shift time will be 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local EHS regulations including WorkSafeBC, Canada Labour Code, and environmental permitting requirements.
  • Complete risk assessments, audits, and inspections, draft reports of findings including proactive identification of hazards and implementation of robust mitigation strategies. • Identifying improvement opportunities for EHS programs; develop actionable plans that are effectively managed to completion.

Safety Culture & Continuous Improvement

  • Complete complex incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence.

Training, Communication & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of EHS policies, records, inspections, and compliance reports.
  • Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics aligned with the EHS training matrix

Education and Experience

  • 5-10 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial or electrical environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field required
  • OFA Level 2 (minimum) highly desired
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
  • Excellent follow-through
  • Able to interpret regulations and implement requirements in the work environment

Physical Requirements

  • Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills

  • Knowledge and broad background with safety and health programs including machine guarding, LOTO, working at heights, powered industrial truck
  • Ability to analyze information, develop and deliver training programs, create reports and proven progressive experience to offer recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Excellent incident investigation skills with proven ability to identify root and contributing causes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software systems
  • Capability to present information effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders while responding to questions from groups of managers, employees and the leadership team
  • Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with operations and leadership team
  • Proven leadership, teamwork, and flexibility to manage changes in projects and priorities
  • Excellent technical writing skills and ability to interact effectively with employees

[C$ 32.21 - C$ 56.25 plus shift premium].

 

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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