Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is seeking a

EHS Governance & Sustainability Specialist

Location: Surrey, BC

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Currently, we have an opening for an EHS Governance & Sustainability Specialist. As the Specialist, you are responsible for driving continuous improvement in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) performance through strong governance, data-driven decision making, and sustainability initiatives. You act as a key point of contact across workshops, warehouses, and remote service operations, ensuring the effective deployment, compliance, and continuous evolution of Sandvik’s EHS management systems and processes.

Are you driven to make a real impact in health, safety, and sustainability? Do you thrive in environments where you can influence change and improve performance? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will be doing

Lead and support audits, compliance reviews, to ensure alignment with applicable EHS legislation, internal standards, and regulatory requirements.
Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the EHS Management System (aligned to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).
Drive governance of key EHS processes,
Promote a strong safety culture by supporting training initiatives and reinforcing safe work practices across all operations.
Ensure accurate, timely data management within Sandvik systems (e.g., EHS360), including reporting, tracking, and communication of performance metrics.
Act as a point of contact for employees and leaders regarding EHS processes, expectations, and compliance obligations.
Support sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate and regulatory expectations (environmental performance, reporting, and continuous improvement).
Participate in internal and external audits and ensure appropriate follow-up and closure of findings.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by manager.

Safety and Environment

We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!

What you will bring along

Five (5) years of experience in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) within industrial or high-risk environments.
Experience working with Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems.
Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is considered an asset.
Strong knowledge of applicable Canadian EHS legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Experience conducting incident investigations using ICAM or similar methodologies.
Experience performing risk assessments, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and audit requirements.
Experience in policy development, training design, and program implementation.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Proficiency with data management and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel (Power Query), Power BI, and other business intelligence tools.
Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in both French and English is considered an asset.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
The opportunity to reach your full potential.
Ongoing development and training.
An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

How to Apply

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the EHS Governance & Sustainability Specialist position, requisition #R0093636. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact commonHR.canada@sandvik.com for more information.

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