Health and Safety Coordinator

Do you have any experience and knowledge with Occupational Health and Safety regulations Do you want to be part of a team that is committed to developing hope and nurturing the lives of our community members The Mustard Seed is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Director the Health and Safety Coordinator will support the maintenance and development of our internal health and safety program working to improve the health and safety of workers across all our locations.

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Reporting to: Health and Safety Director
City: Calgary
Number of Positions to Fill: 1
RFR: 1769

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the Health and Safety Director with the maintenance of our health and safety program
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation across AB BC and SK
• Fostering a positive occupational health and safety culture within the organization:
  • Be an ambassador for safety leading by example
  • Creating and sharing engaging safety presentations/meetings/bulletins/topics
  • Encouraging safety dialogue/communication
  • Addressing safety questions and concerns
• Conducting or supporting with site inspections identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions
• Responding promptly to incidents working with the Health and Safety Director to investigate and implement preventative measures
• Maintaining and updating safety software as needed: staff profiles/permissions training records incidents inspections and statistics
• Conducting research and gathering information as needed
• Assisting with developing and implementing new health and safety initiatives
• Assisting with health and safety manual updates as needed
• Assisting with safety policy and procedure development as needed
• Assisting with safety policy and procedure reviews and updates as needed
• Assisting with formal hazard assessments as needed
• Assisting with fire and emergency response plans as needed
• Assisting with site audits as needed
• Assisting with analyzing safety statistics and trends to identify gaps provide recommendations and develop/implement corrective actions
• Ensuring appropriate PPE is available across the organization as required
• Training:
  • Leading safety orientations in-person and online
  • Providing leader training on safety requirements and responsibilities
  • Assisting with the development of internal training modules/presentations
  • Coordinating internal and external safety training as needed
  • Providing ongoing safety guidance and support
• Establishing coordinating or maintaining health and safety committees across AB BC and SK:
  • Ensuring committees are in compliance with provincial legislation
  • Leading attending or supporting online health and safety committee meetings
  • Recruiting new committee members as needed
  • Scheduling committee meetings
  • Preparing meeting agendas
  • Recording committee meeting minutes
• Working with leaders to ensure compliance for each site by:
  • Completing/reviewing/updating formal site-specific hazard assessments
  • Completing/reviewing/updating site-specific emergency response procedures
  • Confirming emergency response drills are being conducted as required
  • Establishing or maintaining health and safety committee representation
  • Completing site inspections as required
  • Completing timely incident investigations
• Administrative support:
  • Data entry and other clerical tasks
  • Maintaining and organizing or updating files and databases
  • Responding to emails and other inquiries
  • Coordinating meetings and events
  • Preparing correspondence documents spreadsheets reports and presentations
  • Scheduling meetings appointments and travel arrangements
  • Conducting research and gathering information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Relevant Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) experience
• Experience with cross-provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation (AB BC & SK)
• National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA) Health and Safety Representative Certification (CHSR) or Qualified Health & Safety Officer (QHSO) designations considered an asset
• Enthusiastic about health and safety
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong public speaking/presenting skills
• Strong organization skills attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Proficient computer skills and thorough understanding of the Microsoft Office suite
• Able to pick up and implement new skills quickly and adapt to change
• Self-motivated team player who is able to work independently
• Positive and professional work ethics which include: Collaboration Accountability Respect and Excellence
• Must be able to relate well with people from diverse backgrounds
• Interest in Human Services change-making and working with a vulnerable population considered an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office Setting: administrative duties extended computer use sitting reaching standing minimal lifting walking
• Mental effort: moderate periods of high-volume workload
• Fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Working off-site may be required from time to time (site visits audits inspections investigations etc.)
• Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times which could result in them uttering threats discriminatory statements and other insults at your person. This may be in a raised voice or in seeing unpredictable behaviour up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive.
• Training on how to respond is provided but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed.
• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seeds Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle. Candidate must have and maintain a valid drivers licence and will need to consent to a drivers abstract request.
• Please submit your cover letter along with your resume.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The Mustard Seed offers a competitive compensation package including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits for staff and dependents matching RRSP after one year of service and wellness days.
• All The Mustard Seed employees have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance addressing mental health concerns and focusing on personal development in various areas.

NOTE

• Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.
• We thank all candidates for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.
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