[Hiring] Health & Safety Specialist @Gateway Services Inc

Role Description

At Gateway Services, Health & Safety isn't a function that operates from the sidelines. Our H&S team works directly with Operations to understand what's happening in our Care Centers, identify risks, solve problems and help our teams go home safely every day.

We're looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to support Gateway's operations across the Central region. This is a field-facing opportunity for an H&S professional who enjoys being where the work happens.

• Partner directly with operational leaders.
• Conduct workplace assessments and inspections.
• Support incident investigations.
• Help identify practical preventive actions.
• Ensure commitments don't disappear after investigations or audits.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• At least four years of relevant safety experience, ideally in manufacturing, distribution or another multi-site operational environment.
• Experience with workplace inspections, incident investigations and job-hazard analysis.
• Working knowledge of applicable H&S requirements and accurate recordkeeping.
• The ability to assess hazards and recommend practical controls.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain safety requirements to operational leaders and frontline Team Members.
• Sound judgment, calm response to urgent situations and dependable follow-through.
• Comfort working independently across a geographically dispersed territory.
• Fleet safety experience, exposure to safety or environmental management systems, and a relevant occupational H&S certification or designation are assets rather than requirements.

Requirements

• Practical solutions that protect people and can work in an operating environment.
• Approachable demeanor for managers and Team Members.
• Curiosity to understand why incidents happen.
• Visibility in Care Centers and operational environments.
• Accountability in commitments.
• Constructively challenging unsafe practices while maintaining relationships.
• Service-oriented approach to support internal customers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Employee Assistance Program and Gateway CarePath.
• Pet Insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee Discount Marketplace.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.