Operations Compliance Analyst (Environment, Health & Safety - EHS)

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Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Compliance Analyst (Intermediate level) develops professional expertise while resolving an intermediate level variety of issues within a moderate scope. Receives general instructions on routine work, and detailed instruction on new assignments.

Responsibilities

Audits & Certifications

• Provides developed site level logistical support for compliance audits (internal and external), within a moderate scope

• Extracts list of open findings for site(s) in scope

• Maintains and distributes certification assets to stakeholders internal and external to Equinix, within a moderate scope

• Collects and coordinates developed audit evidence assets

• Performs an initial review of audit evidence assets and coordinates to ensure that non-compliance findings are closed in a timely manner

Management Systems

• Updates any local site level management system assets by raising a document change request, as per input from site personnel and site compliance senior staff

• Provides developed site level logistical support for management review meetings, within a moderate scope

• Follows all local procedures that are developed to comply with local legislative and Equinix requirements

• Maintains a moderate level of required compliance records in local/global repositories including: records relevant to Operations compliance(QISBC and EHS)

• Manages document change requests for compliance related process assets while utilizing developed personal expertise

• Tracks moderate compliance process asset updates

• Tracks completion of management reviews at 1st line of defense level, within a moderate scope

Program Management

• Produces developed compliance reports for local management, including: key performance indicators and metrics with assistance from senior team members

• Participates in moderate process improvement initiatives and compliance projects for the site/country in collaboration with regional and/or global stakeholders

• Answers moderate queries on compliance tools/systems and manages the tool as an administrator

Training

• Develops intermediate compliance training requirements to ensure requirements have been met and tracks completion, within a moderate scope                                                       

• Maintains intermediate compliance information on competencies and certifications that are required for tasks and roles

• Carries out intermediate training for Data Centers and Operations on internal tools and policies, as required

• Liaises with translation vendors for any policies/procedures, as required locally

• Tracks relevant mandatory compliance training

1st Line Responsibilities

• Supports in internal audit as a co-auditor within a moderate scope

• Assists Data Center Managers in the implementation of intermediate site level compliance policies and processes as per global requirements

2nd Line Responsibilities

• Fields intermediate communications from first line of defense: requests for assistance, questions, reports of non-compliance compiles and communicates responses

• Supports intermediate level accidents  and compliance investigations to ensure the comprehensive gathering of supporting evidence material

Compliance Implementation

• Fields moderate level communications from Data Centers: requests for assistance, questions, reports of non-compliance, etc.

• Compiles and communicates responses with some direction from manager and senior teammates

• Supports with intermediate level accidents and moderate compliance investigations to ensure the comprehensive gathering of supporting evidence material

• Ensures the moderate level of new site expansions meet regulatory and Equinix requirements

• Supports the implementation of standards and regulatory requirements within a moderate scope

• Investigates moderate non-compliance matters to determine the root cause, circumstances and contributing factors

• Supports application of designated permits, compliance to existing permits, plans (e.g. Air, Spill Prevention, Chemical Reporting, etc.) within a moderate scope

• Supports evaluation of work place changes, processes, equipment and substances for compliance to Equinix policies and recommends corrective action, within a moderate scope 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Compliance, Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; compliance or internal auditor certifications are considered an asset.

• Typically, 2–5 years of experience in Compliance, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, EHS, Audit Coordination, or a related operational compliance role within a regulated environment.

• Working knowledge of compliance and management system frameworks such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, regulatory compliance requirements, and document control processes are highly required.

• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including audit preparation, evidence collection, corrective action tracking, compliance investigations, and root cause analysis.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience producing compliance metrics, KPI dashboards, management review materials, and maintaining compliance records in centralized systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) and compliance, governance, audit, or document management systems.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

Canada - CL3 Calgary : 66,000 - 98,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form .

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