Job Opportunities Workplace Safety & Security Coordinator
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Job Summary
Job ID:10122
Employment Type: New Role
Working Business Language: English
Salary: At Wawanesa salary is only one component of a holistic comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our addition to salary full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time personal days premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors including but not limited to: your work location local labour market conditions external market salary data internal pay equity and the knowledge skills experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $50000 - $60000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
This role requires you to be physically onsite at our Winnipeg Headquarters located at 236 Carlton St Winnipeg Manitoba.
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa Mutual) founded in 1896 is one of Canadas largest mutual insurers with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg is the parent company of Wawanesa Life which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada and Western Financial Group which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada and we are home to more than 3300 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitobas Top Employers. To learn more visit .
We are currently looking for dedicated driven and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
The Workplace Safety & Security Coordinator reporting directly to the Manager Accessibility & Workplace Safety plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of all Workplace Safety and Security related activities at Wawanesa. With a focus on prevention and adaptability this position is integral to maintaining high standards of employee safety and building security across all Wawanesas sites.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support to Facilities Operations including managing and auditing access control through monthly review of access card data CCTV footage periodic spot checks on sites.
- Facilitating safety training programs for the Fire Warden and Persons Requiring Assistance Programs including providing training tracking to ensuring all persons have the required training and receive refresher training at appropriate intervals and conducting fire drills in conjunction with landlords.
- Working in partnership with Facilities Vendors to ensure that top service is delivered. This includes property managers on-site security janitorial services and card access system vendors.
- Assist the Manager Accessibility & Workplace Safety with various administrative and operational tasks ensuring consistent and accurate work across the Health & Safety portfolio.
- Conduct incident report review and investigation to find root causes and practical solutions to ensure incidents do not repeat and to protect the health and safety of all Wawanesa employees.
- Act as a resource for conducting inspections audits and attending safety committee meetings.
- Undertake additional special projects contributing to the ongoing enhancement of workplace safety and security within Wawanesa facilities.
- Perform any other duties as directed.
- Completion of post-secondary education in Health & Safety.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Workplace Safety demonstrating a broad skill set.
- Proficiency in computer operations including familiarity with scanners and other office equipment as well as advanced skills in MS Office applications such as Word Excel and Forms.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Including experience conducting training sessions.
- Meticulous attention to detail coupled with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment showcasing outstanding communication skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to adapt to changing environments and maintain performance stability under pressure or opposition.
Diversity Equity Inclusion& Belonging
At Wawanesa we are committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people this is supported by having a representative workforce.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including racialized persons women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of the 2SLGBTQIA community gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process please reach out in confidence to .
All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas .
Please note that the recruitment process this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen assess or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.
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About Company
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