EHS Coordinator & Advanced First Aid Attendant

Position Summary

The EHS Coordinator & Advanced First Aid Attendant is responsible for supporting the development implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs while serving as the sites designated advanced first aid responder. This role ensures compliance with Alberta legislation promotes a strong safety culture and provides immediate medical response and case management for workplace injuries and illnesses.

Key Responsibilities

              Health & Safety Program Coordination - Support and maintain the sites EHS management system in alignment with Alberta OHS legislation by being the subject matter expert assisting in hazard identification risk assessments and controls coordinating incident investigations and corrective actions maintaining COR compliance and tracking and reporting key safety metrics.

              First Aid and Medical Response - Act as the sites designated Advanced First Aid Attendant by providing emergency response treatment and stabilization managing first aid resources coordinating medical transport making recommendations and maintaining accurate and confidential treatment records.

              Injury Management & WCB Coordination - Lead injury triage and early intervention while coordinating modified work and return-to-work programs enter & maintain Workers Compensation claims monitoring trends to support cost reduction and partnering with Human Resources and supervisors on workplace accommodations.

              Training & Safety Culture - Deliver safety training and support supervisors with toolbox talks and safety meetings while acting as a frontline safety resource and promoting a proactive behavior-based safety culture.

              Compliance & Auditing - Conduct regular workplace inspections and audits to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Alberta OHS codes and regulations while maintaining audit and inspection documentation and supporting external audits and COR certification and recertification collaboration with regulatory agencies; support the Joint Health & Safety Committee training scheduling. 

              Emergency Preparedness - Maintain and test emergency response plans while coordinating drills and participating in incident command during emergencies.

              Other duties as assigned by the EHS Manager.

Qualifications :

Competencies

To perform the job successfully an individual should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:               

 Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Service Responds internal customer requests for service and assistance
• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of the team above own interests.

Organizational Value

• Ethics Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Works in support of Trophys vision mission and core values
• Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Supports organizations goals and values.
• Professionalism Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Self-Management

• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Quantity Meets and/ or exceeds productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety & Security Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; aware of surroundings; Health and Safety Certification is considered an asset; Standard First Aid/ CPR trained is considered an asset.
• Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events; Able to work alternative shifts as business requires.
• Attendance/ Punctuation Is consistently at work and at their workstation on time.
• Dependability Follows instructions responds to direction takes responsibilities for own actions reports errors and concerns keeps commitments commits to long hours of work for needs of the business completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative Asks for and offers help when needed.  Suggest new and better methods in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Other Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory while striving for excellence.  The requirements listed below are a representative of the knowledge skill and/ or ability required.

• Education and/ or Experience 2- 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments High School diploma or equivalent; Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or related field (preferred); Advanced First Aid Certification or be able to obtain within 3 weeks of employment; Experience with WCB claims modified work and return-to-work programs; Experience in unionized environments (asset); 1 2 years facilitating EHS training; Strong knowledge of Alberta OHS legislation and best practices; Solid understanding of incident investigation and root cause analysis Ability to handle medical emergencies calmly and effectively
• Language Skills English skills are required to read and comprehend instructions short correspondence memos and verbal communication etc.; Ability to write simple correspondence and to effectively present information one-on-one or in small groups.
• Mathematical Skills Ability to understand accurately record perform simple mathematical calculations addition subtraction multiplication and division. 
• Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions identify root causes and develop solutions; Ability to deal with standardized situations with variables.
• Influencing Skills Ability to manage conflict/change/negotiation management situations with professionalism and minimal collateral damage.
• Computer Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Work PowerPoint and Outlook is required; Working knowledge of Origami is considered an asset.
• Physical Demands Sitting for long periods of time prolonged computer use and screen time.
• Work Environment - Continuous and constant noise that is above 80dBA (loud).  Hearing protection is mandatory and will be provided; annual hearing tests are completed.  Above normal temperatures in manufacturing areas.  Some exposure to airborne particles within allowable limits.

Additional Information :

This position is fully on site at our location at: 7140 40 St SE Calgary AB T2C 2B6

Hours: 2:30 pm 11:00 pm. Monday to Friday (Some flexibility may be required during the training period). 

Ply Gem Canada is committed to an inclusive equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants needs upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time