Health and Safety Coordinator: Competition #204

An Internal Posting in the PPWC Employee Group.

Castlegar

Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2019
Closes: Friday, October 25, 2019

Reporting to the Health and Safety Advisor and utilizing a service excellence approach, this position will be responsible for providing support to all staff in the coordination, promotion and monitoring of Selkirk’s Occupational Health and Safety Program and related health and safety initiatives. The incumbent in this position ensures all health and safety policies/plans are adhered to ensuring the safety and well-being of College employees, facilities and students as deemed necessary. This includes coordinating, monitoring and supporting the Safety Program in accordance with WorkSafeBC requirements – coordinating the Joint Health and Safety Committee, First Aid services, required inspections and accident investigations, and facilitating training as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain current Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Program, policies and activities related to employee safety and occupational health

• Administering and maintaining incident reporting/recording systems and updating health and safety policies and procedures
• Researching and communicating (inclusive of website maintenance) occupational safety legislation, regulation and information
• Supporting the OH&S committees on job related safety concerns, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies meet WorkSafeBC and other regulatory standards
• Identifying and evaluating existing or potential health and safety hazards, and following up on recommended corrective action, and preparing related reports – including agenda and minute preparation
• Ensuring Emergency Preparedness programs are supported and audited regularly
• Coordination and appropriate management of WHMIS, ensuring the use and disposal of hazardous substances
• Coordinating regular safety inspections/audits, noise surveys, industrial hygiene reports, fire and building code inspections and air quality reports in accordance with regulatory requirements and ensuring follow-up when appropriate action where unsafe conditions have been identified or recommended
• Providing and/or coordinating safety orientations for new employees; providing reports to management on occupational safety issues, organizational status, and JOHS committee decisions
• Liaising with federal, provincial and local regulatory agencies and other related external stakeholders as directed
• Identifying safety program deficiencies through an annual audit, analyzing outcomes and recommending a course of action
• Coordinating investigations of accidents and near misses and occupational safety activities with departments
• Ensure that accurate accident reporting, accident/incident investigations, follow-up and corrective action are taken to eliminate or reduce health hazards
• Assist in completing preliminary forms for WorkSafeBC claims; coordinates the provision of First Aid services as per WorkSafeBC regulations for all campuses
• Ensuring the availability of First Aid services (overseeing attendant training and scheduling)
• Coordinates and maintains First Aid Program; coordinating safety-related training and support to all employees
• Coordinating occupational health and safety orientation and training for various workgroups and providing annual refresher training
• Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies including WorkSafeBC, TDG, etc.

 Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC, Occupational First Aid, WHMIS, BC Building and Fire Code requirements and regulations and other applicable regulation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in dealing with all levels of employees at the College and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, conflict resolution, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to set priorities when encountering conflicting demands, ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, data base software
• Excellent attention to detail; valid driver’s license to regularly travel to all College Campuses
• The incumbent must maintain the confidentiality of all college and employee information

 Education and Experience

• Certificate, diploma, or professional designation in Occupational Health and Safety or Health and Safety Management or Administration and several years of relevant experience in a Health and Safety environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to administer, build and sustain a workplace health and safety program
• Proven knowledge of OHS legislation and regulations including WHIMS, ergonomic along with sound knowledge of policies and best practices in OHS and emergency response planning and implementation
• Human Resources and Post–Secondary experience is an asset and experience working in a multi-union environment
• Project Management skills an asset

This is a temporary, 60% leave replacement position commencing as soon as possible and ending March 31, 2020.  Salary will be Pay Grade 8, $27.01 per hour in accordance with the Selkirk College PPWC Collective Agreement.

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