Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator Full-time Job

Main Purpose and Function

The Safety Coordinator provides advice and expertise to supervisors and work unit leaders to develop, implement and maintain safe work practices and procedures in their branches. The position is responsible for conducting risk assessments, administrating programs and preparing comprehensive evaluative reports. The Safety Coordinator is also the designated first aid attendant assigned to a work site.

 

The position reports to the Safety Manager and works closely with other branches in Engineering Services as a resource for health, safety and first aid services, attendance at joint health and safety committees, and review of workplace inspection

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive risk assessments and safety studies and writes evaluative reports recommending various measures to mitigate occupational health and safety risk; develops related safe work procedures, safety manuals, specific safety training programs and related records and documentation that is in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develops training materials and manuals on a wide variety of specific safety training subjects; delivers or provides others with training on the delivery of same; develops and maintains related records to capture information required for safety training regulatory audits.  
• Liaises with a wide variety of internal and external contacts; attends Branch joint health and safety committee meetings and provides advice related to the work.  
• Maintains training and procedures manuals, reports, records, and statistics according to standards required by BC’s OHS Regulation, responds to questions and provides audit related information to regulators.
• Assists branches with investigating accidents, prevention, and promoting safety.
• Oversees the Occupational First Aid program, selects in-house staff for Occupational First Aid Attendant training and certification; and orders and ensures adequate first aid supplies at all required Engineering sites. 
• Administers first aid as required
• Provides direction to temporary staff engaged in a variety of safety related matters such as Respirator Fit testing, as required. 
• Maintains a work place incident database and related records; prepares correspondence and a variety of reports.  
• Other duties/responsibilities as required.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a recognized two-year diploma program in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working towards Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Designation (or eligible to apply) an asset.
• Occupational First Aid Level II or III Certification required.
• Experience in safety program development, implementation and monitoring in the field of engineering operations.
• Municipal safety experience is preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough and current knowledge of BC’s Workers’ Compensation Act & Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, other applicable regulations and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of confined space entry, fall protection, asbestos, emergency management, lockout protection, excavation safety, fit testing, provision of first aid and occupational hygiene.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in occupational health and safety risk assessments, and incident investigations. 
• Considerable knowledge of occupational health and safety and auditing requirements and standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and staff. 
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and prepare and maintain accurate records, statistics and correspondence.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive occupational health and safety risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Ability to develop training materials and manuals on a wide variety of specific occupational health and safety training topics and present same. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts, including regulatory authorities.  
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and prepare and maintain records, statistics and correspondence related to the work

 

Driver's License:

• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher and a satisfactory driving record. The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities. Local area travel and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements.

 

 

Business Unit/Department: Chief Safety Officer (1090) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: May 2024 

Position End Date: June 2025 

 

 

Application Close: March 27, 2024

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