Safety Coordinator

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the incumbent takes the lead to conduct Occupational Health Safety (OH&S) assessments required by and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. This position is required to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and recommend changes to Library procedures relating to OH&S. Writing or updating procedures through consultation with employees and with management approval is required. The incumbent maintains a consulting relationship to the Neighbourhood Services Managers, Branch Heads and Supervisors. As a member of the OH&S Committee the position works collaboratively with other HR consultants, department managers and supervisors from all areas of VPL as required.

Job Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor compliance and safety initiatives with new or existing safety and health programs in consultation with City of Vancouver Safety Specialist
• Review and provide recommendations to ensure OH&S regulatory compliance through ongoing review including conducting audits and inspections
• Work with site supervisor on orders, draft response letter & ensure compliance with ongoing communication from WSBC
• Represent VPL on the OHS Committee and ensure follow up on all matters related to the committee
• Conduct an annual review of VPL’s Safety Program
• Conduct worksite and safety incident inspections as needed and make recommendations to ensure compliance
• Update and maintain documentation on training & a training program for Supervisors for the RSI Committee
• Manage and document all staff ergonomic issues/assessments, including ensuring ergonomics are addressed when relocating/renovating
• Provide training to VPL staff as per OHS requirements and deliver Safety Talks as required
• Conduct relevant annual assessments such as First Aid Assessment and Risk Assessment at all worksites
• Coordinate response to all OHS matters related to VPL to ensure follow through and completion
• Work with the Managers of Facilities and Security
• Clearly document and describe specific hazards and potential consequences to the hazards present in workspaces
• Develop, collect and report on appropriate metrics
• Review, edit or write work procedures related to ergonomic issues/assessments
• Communicate and listen to all staff and actively promote a workplace committed to Health and Safety
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Education/Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a formal health and safety program
• Certified or Registered safety designation is preferred (CRSP, CIH, ROH)
• A minimum of three years of full-time safety management or consultant experience preferred
• Experience conducting investigations and assessments for an organization or as a safety consultant
• Considerable experience interpreting and applying the BC Workers Compensation Act and the OH&S Regulation in organizations
• Experience working in a unionized or public sector organization an asset
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driver’s abstract

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of BC Workers Compensation Act and the OH&S Regulation
• Knowledge of municipal hazards and risks and applicable Regulations
• Ability to provide work direction and work as a team member
• Ability to work collaboratively and interact respectfully and persuasively with a variety of managers, employees and union leaders
• Ability to provide timely and effective service and meet deadlines
• Ability to prepare and deliver safety information to adult learners
• Ability to develop and write procedures
• Ability to work with a variety of computer programs including word-processing, spreadsheets and databases