Safety and Training Specialist

* Collaborates with management and the Joint Occupational Health and Safety to identify health and safety issues and makes recommendations to address issues in a timely way.* Assists with timely health and safety inspections report; drafts final inspection reports, coordinates presentation of reports to the Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee, tracks inspections and corrective actions within the scope of Health and Safety.* Coordinates and provides administrative support in fire and emergency procedures with hands on-training to fire wardens and offers guidance to ministry unit managers regarding fire and emergency responsibilities.* Ensures all first aid equipment inspections (i.e. first aid kits, burn kits, eye wash stations, AED kits) and supplies are up-to-date.* Orders, manages and distributes first aid supplies.* Assists managers with identifying required personal protective equipment, vendors, and training.* Assists managers and Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee with preparing and updating hazard assessment and control measures documents.* Develops, and updates Workplace Violence Prevention Plans as required, in conjunction with management.* Assists with the preparation, distribution and maintenance of local emergency evacuation plans and diagrams for the MU.* Assists with emergency evacuation drills and prepares analysis of evacuation reports to the Director of Facilities, Health and Safety Committee and Community Relations Manager for review and further analysis.* Completes the investigation of all injuries, accidents and near misses; identifies the causes, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for corrective actions; tracks and follow-ups on actions.* Coordinates health and safety events such as NAOSH week.* Liaises with health and safety equipment vendors, inspectors, and health and safety authorities such as Alberta Health Services and Fire Department.* Works closely with the Director of Facilities to assists and updates safety policies and procedures as required.* Keeps up-to-date with the territorial safety policies; distribute accordingly.* Interprets the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Code and Regulation and Workers' Compensation Act and makes recommendations to achieve and maintain compliance.* Develops safe work procedures, safety reports, and maintains appropriate records.* Conducts health and safety training and orientation for employees, volunteers, and students.* Assists supervisors with tracking job safety training as required.* Active member of the CS(C) Health & Safety Committee and ensures there is an active Health and Safety Committee that complies with legislation, and that members have required, and other necessary training.* Provide support to supervisors with investigates and maintains records of workplace accidents, injuries, incidents, violence, new concerns, hazards, and near misses that occur to both staff and clients/participants.* Assists supervisors in completing The Salvation Army e-Claims process.* Compiles and analyzes safety statistics for hazard identification and monitoring; recommends corrective actions.* Prepares and presents various safety reports to management as needed to enhance awareness of workplace safety.* Ensures all documentation, filing, site safety forms, incident report forms, applicable provincial legislation and regulations, safety manual, emergency preparedness plans, are updated and easily available on site.* Actively participates in, and supports, the Joint Workplace Occupational Safety Committee.* Other work-related duties as assigned.* Provide administrative support for in house learning management system for all new hires and employees that involves user creation, create and assign training modules for role specific employees.* Provide hands on in local training for the local Ministry Unit, as required.* Provides backup support for the administration of new hire packages, including logo wear for staff requiring special clothing, access cards, and/or name tags.* Collaborate closely with the team to provide perspective from a lens of safety for community/program events.* Be the safety representative at off-site community/program events when needed.* Assist team with on-site department special projects and/or events as needed.* Provide support with other related duties as assigned Community Relations Manager.* This a onsite full-time permanent position at 40 hours per week. Weekly schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00 PM with occasional weekends as needed.* The incumbent's office is located in a men’s residential services facility that is located downtown location - Center of Hope (420 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB) as well as indoors and outdoors at all CS(C) sites.* Outdoor work involves walking, exposure to hazardous materials, verbal abuse, dealing with angry people.* Travel within Calgary may be required (less than 10 % of time).* Some evening and weekend work only as required.* Minimum 3 years of related working experience in health and safety.* Experience to conduct hazard and safety risk assessment.* Strong knowledge of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code, and other relevant legislation, health and safety standards, emergency response procedures.* Experience working in a social services environment is preferred.* Proficient knowledge in Windows, MS Word, Excel, Power Point. Outlook, Teams.* Able to work with sensitive data/situations and always maintain confidentiality.* Demonstrates professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy and treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion.* Effective organizational, time management and communication skills.* Ability to facilitate training.* Good interpersonal and collaboration skills.* Commitment to recognizing and mitigating risks.* Highly organized and able to effectively manage time and multiple tasks.* Skilled in analyzing and investigating incidents and accidents.* Ability to lift weights of up to 20 lbs. on occasion.Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.
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