Occupational Health and Safety Project Advisor Full-time Job

Do you have a strong project management background? Do you have experience managing OHS initiatives? If you answered “yes” then consider this OHS Project Advisor position at the City of Edmonton.

Here's your chance to make a real difference by leading corporate-wide Occupational Health & Safety projects that support our vision of promoting a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for over 14,000 employees. Armed with your OHS experience and your project management know-how, you will take a hands-on approach to coordinate project teams, overcome barriers to drive actions forward, and produce measurable outcomes that have a City-wide impact. Engage your creative side as you lead both traditional and cutting- edge projects. 

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive, and service-minded way.

What will you do?

• Link well-developed project management methodologies and skills with demonstrated OHS expertise to lead complex, corporate-wide projects and initiatives 
• Work within a formally articulated project plan, apply full-cycle project management principles and tactics that support large scale future-focused OHS goals 
• Collaborate within a dynamic and integrated team by lending your personal and project management strengths, and leveraging others’, to help advance all team projects and initiatives 
• Lead multiple projects related to strategic business and organizational objectives with a focus on compliance and advancing the safety culture 
• Use your expert knowledge about workplace health and safety, provide advice and service to address concerns and champion the best course of action 
• Exercise strong issues-management and interpersonal skills that drive actions to their conclusion and align competing stakeholder agendas 
• Provide leadership and support  in the planning, coordination, and preparation of the organization for external OHS audit(s)
• Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels
• Assist with the ongoing administration, maintenance, and education of the City’s electronic safety management tools
• Ensure compliance with the Alberta OHS Act, Regulation and Code 
• Partner with clients and branch partners to proactively reduce or eliminate workplace injuries
• Receive and troubleshoot problems for the City’s electronic safety management tools

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related discipline such as Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Social Sciences, or a health-related discipline 
• Coursework in Occupational Health and Safety or Environment Management Systems standards (ie.ISO 45001, 14001) 
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Health and safety management system that includes:
  
  • Experience in the development of, working, managing, and implementing OHS management systems such as AMHSA COR, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001 or similar international standards
  • Project and/or Change Management experience preferably in the health and safety management system in a large and complex organization

Assets: 

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent 
• Project Management Professional designation
• Alberta COR or ISO 45001 certified auditor

Skills required for success:

• Expert knowledge of COR (Certificate of Recognition), Alberta Partnerships in Injury Reduction program, maintaining certifying partner relationship (Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA)) and ISO 45001 Safety management system requirements 
• Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) management systems 
• Familiarity or experience in developing or administering enterprise safety systems such as Intelex, SAP, Cority, or other safety data management systems 
• Familiarity or experience preparing OHS project business requirements documentation for City Request For Proposal (RFP) tenders 
• Familiarity with Project management/coordination tools 
• Excellent computer skills, including Google applications such as Gmail, Gchat, Meets, Docs, Sheets and Slides, Safety Data Management Systems such as Intelex, Cority 
• Ability to see the big, strategic vision, think tactically with a problem solving mindset and make and implement practical recommendations 
• Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize activities, adapt to change, and stay focused in a dynamic environment
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, report writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with frontline workers, managers, executives, and team members
• Ability to work in and with teams, good task management and conflict management skills 
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, coaching and inspiring others 
• Proven skills in stakeholder management 
• Ability to act as a change agent, effective in driving and enabling change 
• Strong consulting skills, prioritization and time management skills 
• Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework 
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
• Alignment to our Leadership Competencies

Conditions of Employment:

• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday; overtime work may be required. This position may be eligible for the Hybrid Work Program
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Applicants may be required to arrange their own transportation for use on City business, and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 permanent full-time position 

Hours of Work:  40 hours per week

Salary Range: $38.653 - $55.219 (Hourly); $80,707.460 -  $115,297.270 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: TD/MZ

Classification Title: GP2
Posting Date: Jul 29, 2024
Closing Date: Aug 12, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Employee and Legal Services Division
Work Location(s): Century Place, 11th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3

Edmonton (/ˈɛdməntən/ ED-mən-tən) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. The city anchors the northern end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "CalgaryEdmonton Corridor", a region spanning between Edmonton and the city of Calgary, Alberta's largest city, which includes the many smaller municipalities between the two.