Safety Coordinator

City of Vancouver•Vancouver, BC

82d•CA$89,365 - CA$112,039•Onsite

About The Position

The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join their Human Resources team. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, this role is responsible for conducting Occupational Health Safety (OH&S) assessments in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The incumbent will anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and recommend changes to Library procedures related to OH&S, and will be involved in writing or updating procedures in consultation with employees and management. This position will maintain a consulting relationship with Neighbourhood Services Managers, Branch Heads, and Supervisors, and will collaborate with other HR consultants, department managers, and supervisors as a member of the OH&S Committee.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or diploma in a formal health and safety program
Experience conducting investigations and assessments for an organization or as a safety consultant
Considerable experience interpreting and applying the BC Workers Compensation Act and the OH&S Regulation in organizations
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driver’s abstract
Considerable knowledge of BC Workers Compensation Act and the OH&S Regulation
Knowledge of municipal hazards and risks and applicable Regulations
Ability to provide work direction and work as a team member
Ability to work collaboratively and interact respectfully and persuasively with a variety of managers, employees and union leaders
Ability to provide timely and effective service and meet deadlines
Ability to prepare and deliver safety information to adult learners
Ability to develop and write procedures
Ability to work with a variety of computer programs including word-processing, spreadsheets and databases

Nice To Haves

Certified or Registered safety designation is preferred (CRSP, CIH, ROH)
A minimum of three years of full-time safety management or consultant experience preferred
Experience working in a unionized or public sector organization an asset

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor compliance and safety initiatives with new or existing safety and health programs in consultation with City of Vancouver Safety Specialist
Review and provide recommendations to ensure OH&S regulatory compliance through ongoing review including conducting audits and inspections
Work with site supervisor on orders, draft response letter & ensure compliance with ongoing communication from WSBC
Represent VPL on the OHS Committee and ensure follow up on all matters related to the committee
Conduct an annual review of VPL’s Safety Program
Conduct worksite and safety incident inspections as needed and make recommendations to ensure compliance
Update and maintain documentation on training & a training program for Supervisors for the RSI Committee
Manage and document all staff ergonomic issues/assessments, including ensuring ergonomics are addressed when relocating/renovating
Provide training to VPL staff as per OHS requirements and deliver Safety Talks as required
Conduct relevant annual assessments such as First Aid Assessment and Risk Assessment at all worksites
Coordinate response to all OHS matters related to VPL to ensure follow through and completion
Work with the Managers of Facilities and Security
Clearly document and describe specific hazards and potential consequences to the hazards present in workspaces
Develop, collect and report on appropriate metrics
Review, edit or write work procedures related to ergonomic issues/assessments
Communicate and listen to all staff and actively promote a workplace committed to Health and Safety
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned