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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

Overview

Overview

SUMMARY

The Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator coordinates environmental and health program processes and activities to assist the team in maintaining compliance, mitigating and managing environmental, health and safety risks and improving related performance. This position is more required to manage environmental issues although some health and safety tasks can be assigned to the coordinator.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination 

• Acts as the first point-of-contact for environmental and health inquiries and incidents.
• Provides guidance to team members on environmental and health matters, and escalates inquiries, where appropriate
• Coordinates the implementation of environmental, health and safety programs along with related processes, procedures and resources
• Coordinates environmental, health and safety activities including but not limited to attending tenant OSH committee meetings, attending environmental committee meetings and activities, undertaking incident investigation and resolution, completing equipment and systems registration, developing emergency response procedures and business continuity planning activities, completing and delivering training, completing annual management system re-registration, managing data and generating reports, and conducting environmental compliance audits.
• Researches environmental, health and safety matters; provides findings and recommendations.
• Maintains and assists with the creation of environmental, health and safety documentation including but not limited to plans, processes, forms, logbooks, and procedures.
• Create and maintain documentation including but not limited to instruction sheets, checklists, forms, and training materials.
• Support construction activity teams (Projects and O&M) by creating, distributing, verifying and maintaining documentation such as work instructions, checklists, training materials
• Conducts regular inspections of facilities to mitigate any Environmental regulatory issues and/or Health and Safety Concerns before an incident or service call is received.
• Maintains business continuity and emergency management plans and procedures
• Participates in field inspections, job observations, health, safety and environment audits and other types of reviews for the purpose of monitoring compliance to environmental and health regulations and identifying risks.  Provides findings about risks and suggestions for improvement.

Incident Investigation, Resolution & Reduction

• Assists in the investigation and resolution of incidents including root-cause analysis and providing probable causes of incidents and recommendations for resolution
• Coordinates the implementation of corrective and preventative measures
• Assists in the identification and analysis of trends.  Communicates observations and provides suggestions for incident reduction measures

Audit Compliance, Data Maintenance & Reporting 

• Maintains all environmental, health and safety data including but not limited to incident data, and regulatory and process compliance data within applicable databases and all other types of information storage systems
• Assists in the audit of compliance records and all other environmental, health and safety data
• Prepares and distributes various environmental, health and safety related reports including but not limited to incident reports
• Experience with database development, programing and maintenance considered an asset
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong background in environmental management system development and administration, with knowledge of environmental regulations and environmental compliance auditing an asset.
• Certification in one or more of the following – Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety; Certificate in Environmental Management through a Community College; University degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies
• 1 to 3 years of environmental, health and safety work experience
• Understanding of environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements
• Understanding of emergency management requirements
• Strong organizational and coordination skills along with ability to coordinate multiple requirements (i.e. processes, activities, projects, emergency response procedures, etc.) simultaneously
• Strong communication skills along with some ability to influence stakeholders
• Strong administrative skills along with ability to maintain and report accurate data
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Able to work independently but provide strong support to the team as and when requested
• Frequent trips to be expected on the different sites

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Demonstrates an interest in attaining one or more of the following would be considered an asset:

Safety:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional from Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
• Certified Health & Safety Consultant from Canadian Society of Safety Engineering

Security: 

• Physical Security Professional from ASIS International
• Certified Protection Professional from ASIS International

Business Continuity:

• Certified Business Continuity Planner from Business Continuity Management Institute

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 7 months to less than 1 year
Area of specialization: Geriatrics
Credentials: Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work, CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate
Security and safety: Criminal record check, Immunization records and Tuberculosis test

Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be capable of working under pressure
• The candidates should handle repetitive tasks and demonstrate attention to detail
• The candidates should be comfortable with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, and be able to manage a large caseload

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to administer medication, observe, and document therapeutic effects
• The candidates should be able to take vital signs, apply aseptic techniques (including sterile dressing), and ensure infection control
• The candidates should be able to monitor established respiratory therapy, intravenous therapy, and conduct specimen collection
• The candidates should be able to provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
• The candidates should be able to provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• The candidates should be able to provide nursing services to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• The candidates should be able to monitor patients’ progress, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team