Health & Safety Coordinator (1 contract vacancy)
About The Position
The City of Woodstock is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator for a 16-month contract position. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating various occupational health and safety training sessions, administering corporate orientation training, and assisting in the development, implementation, auditing, and improvement of the City’s Health & Safety program. The coordinator will also research, develop, implement, monitor, evaluate, and update corporate health and safety policies, procedures, SOPs, and Safety Talks, and assist departments with their specific health and safety needs. Additionally, the role involves supervising the function and effectiveness of City Joint Health & Safety Committees and Health & Safety Reps, investigating health and safety complaints and workplace accidents, tracking worker injury data, conducting occupational hygiene testing, reviewing Safety Data Sheets (SDS), conducting fit testing, liaising with regulatory agencies, and assisting in the selection of safety devices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The coordinator will also act as an alternate Risk Management / Safety Officer under the City’s Incident Management System (IMS).
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in an occupational health and safety role.
- Knowledge and experience in developing policies, procedures, safety talks; conducting hazard assessments and workplace inspections.
- Ability to interpret and apply health and safety related legislation, standards, and guidelines.
- Experience in developing and delivering training, familiarity with ergonomic assessments and occupational hygiene testing.
- Proficient in maintaining accurate records.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to learn and use health and safety related software.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written, with excellent facilitation, public speaking and problem-solving skills.
- Work well in a team environment, with the ability to function well with minimal supervision.
- Proven organizational skills, with the ability to effectively deal with sensitive and confidential information.
- Requires a valid Ontario driver’s license (minimum Class G), in good standing, with access to a reliable personal vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Hold or are working towards the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation(s).
- Any other related designations would be considered an asset (i.e. CHSC, ROH, CIH, ROHT).
- Municipal experience would be considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, coordinate, and facilitate various occupational health and safety training sessions.
- Administer the Corporate core orientation training elements (i.e. Health & Safety awareness, WHMIS, Driver Awareness, and Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention…)
- Assist in developing, implementing, auditing, and improving the City’s Health & Safety program in accordance with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and standards.
- Research, develop, implement, monitor, evaluate, and update Corporate health and safety policies, procedures, SOPs, and Safety Talks as required.
- Assist City departments with the development of department specific health and safety related and procedures and SOPs.
- Supervise the function, assess the effectiveness and training needs, and act as a resource to all City Joint Health & Safety Committees and Health & Safety Reps.
- Investigate health and safety related complaints / concerns and workplace accidents / injuries, including critical injuries.
- Identify root cause and provide guidance to Managers and Supervisors in the development and implementation of corrective actions.
- Track worker injury data and report any identified trends to the applicable Manager or Supervisor.
- Conduct or coordinate occupational Hygiene related testing (noise, air quality…)
- Provide assistance in reviewing hazardous products Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to establish training needs and safe handling protocols prior to products being brought into the workplace.
- Conduct fit testing per the City’s respiratory protection program.
- Liaise with MOLITSD and other regulatory agencies as required.
- Assist in the selection of safety devices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Act as alternate Risk Management / Safety Officer under the City’s Incident Management System (IMS).
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Join a Defined Contribution Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions (9%) are matched by the City
- Training opportunities to support you in this role
- A great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
