Occupational Safety & Health Coordinator

Corporate Services Please apply with a cover letter and resume Conditions: This is a full-time position of 36.25 hours per week. This position is not part of a collective agreement and is open to all interested parties. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains : The City of Brandon requires proof of mandatory qualifications. Please ensure these documents are attached when completing your : The successful applicants must pass a Criminal Record Check and Background of Pay: $94747.85 - $102227.18 (2026 Rates)Closing Date: Open until competition will include testing and an interview. PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator lead the development and advancement of a positive proactive safety culture across the corporation by building relationships engaging employees and leaders at all levels promoting shared accountability and fostering a workplace where health and safety is integrated into daily operations and DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for the development and communication of a corporate safety philosophy that promotes and supports a safe and healthy workplace; Directly supervises and provides leadership to Safety staff including assigning work establishing priorities coaching and mentoring employees managing performance and supporting professional growth to ensure effective and consistent service corporate safety initiatives and change management efforts that strengthen employee engagement increase safety awareness and improve overall corporate safety all areas of the corporation are kept up to date on relevant changes to Manitobas Safety and Health Legislation;Assists supervisors to ensure compliance with applicable Legislations;Provides coaching guidance and practical support to supervisors and managers to strengthen safety leadership competencies accountability and consistent application of safety programs and practicesProvides effective Corporate Safety and Health training;Ensures that best practices are employed so that equipment materials and protective devices are maintained in accordance with safety and health regulations; Coordinates safety audit programs;Conducts accident/incident investigations; Coordinates the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) program including injury reporting claim administration return-to-work planning workplace accommodation and communication with WCB employees supervisors healthcare providers and union representatives. Monitors claim activity and costs ensure compliance with legislative requirements maintain related records analyze trends and recommend strategies to support employee recovery reduce organizational risk and promote safe and timely return to with employees healthcare providers and management to develop Individualized Accommodation Plans and ensure alignment with accessibility standards and employees abilitiesFacilitate communication between an employee their supervisor and the WCB where necessaryPrepares and presents accurate timely and comprehensive safety reports to management Joint Health and Safety Committees regulatory agencies and other stakeholders including analysis of incidents injuries WCB claims inspections training activities compliance measures and emerging trends together with recommendations for continuous corporate safety statistics and makes necessary recommendations;Promotes employee participation in safety initiatives and encourages open communication hazard reporting and collaborative problem-solving to improve workplace safety strong working relationships with employees supervisors managers union representatives and Joint Workplace Safety and Health Committees through regular engagement visible presence at worksites and collaborative as a resource to the Joint Workplace Safety and Health Committee and all other safety : This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Grade 12 G.E.D. C.A.E.C. or Mature High School Diploma;Completion of an accredited Occupational Safety and Health Program; A minimum of five (5) years combined experience in the field of Workplace Safety and Health Program Development and and maintain a valid Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification;Hold and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba Drivers license.A minimum of three (3) years supervisory or people leadership EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEDemonstrated progressive experience leading corporate health and safety programs in a unionized developing safety culture initiatives employee engagement strategies and leadership-based safety CONDITIONSThe OSH Coordinator works independently and in a team variety of tasks requiring ability to manage multiple projects and make independent decisions (daily);Works in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily);Self motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects (daily);Goals with objectives are used for performance management (annually);Responsible to the Director of Human Resources. Please contact for a complete job descriptionThe City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted please follow us on Facebook or X!