Safety Coordinator - Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

7d•CA$37 - CA$45•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator reports to the Central Zone Manager, Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness. The Safety Coordinator plays a key role in developing programs, tools, and training that support the essential elements of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This position ensures regulatory compliance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices. The Safety Coordinator is also responsible for providing expert safety services to all facilities and departments within the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Serving as a liaison with the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, the Safety Coordinator provides guidance to all levels of management for effective and efficient implementation of the OHSMS. Continuous auditing of the OHSMS is performed to ensure ongoing compliance with legislation and applicable regulations. The Safety Coordinator collaborates with Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and Workplace Safety Teams to confirm they are properly established and function in accordance with statutory requirements. Additionally, the Safety Coordinator acts as a resource in investigating health and safety issues and identifying corrective actions. Utilizing exceptional communication skills, the Safety Coordinator fosters a culture of safety throughout the organization by advising all staff on integrating safety into their daily operations. The Safety Coordinator is also tasked with delivering timely, accurate, and expert interpretation of occupational health and safety legislation, industry standards, and best practices.

Requirements

Grade 12 required
Minimum college or university Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required (minimum number of course hours may be required)
Canadian Registered Safety Professional certification completed or eligible to write within 3 years of hire required
Minimum of 3 years of related experience in Occupational Health and Safety required
Expert knowledge in OH & S Management Systems
Broadly applicable general knowledge in most disciplines of OH & S
Expert knowledge of OH & S legislation and regulations as well as industry best practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills – adult education and presentation skills
Ability to develop, implement and train staff on OH & S related program required
Must be able to work effectively at all staff levels of the provincial organization

Nice To Haves

Additional training/certification in areas of safety is an asset
Membership in good standing with professional or industry association if applicable is an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Developing programs, tools, and training that support the essential elements of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).
Ensuring regulatory compliance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
Providing expert safety services to all facilities and departments within the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Serving as a liaison with the Department of Labour and Advanced Education.
Providing guidance to all levels of management for effective and efficient implementation of the OHSMS.
Continuously auditing the OHSMS to ensure ongoing compliance with legislation and applicable regulations.
Collaborating with Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and Workplace Safety Teams to confirm they are properly established and function in accordance with statutory requirements.
Acting as a resource in investigating health and safety issues and identifying corrective actions.
Fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization by advising all staff on integrating safety into their daily operations.
Delivering timely, accurate, and expert interpretation of occupational health and safety legislation, industry standards, and best practices.