Occupational Health and Safety Officer

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada BC Transit Full time

**Occupational Health and Safety Officer**:
We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

**Location**:Victoria, BC
**Employment Type**: Regular Full Time
**Union**:MOVEUP
**Monthly Salary Range**: MoveUp Group 12, MIN $7,668.00 - MAX $9,199.00 is available through annual general wage/step increases.
**Recruitment Range**: MIN $7,668 - STEP 3 $8,515
**Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY)**:05/12/2024**

**Are we right for you...**
We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.

It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization, but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you

**What you'll be doing...**
Reporting to the Manager, Safety and Training Standards, the Health and Safety Officer position advises multiple stakeholders within BC Transit. Our team provides a safety lens to all departments while providing focus to those areas with the most potential risk. In turn, our employees see the commitment that BC Transit and the OHS team have for their safety and the overall safety culture at BC Transit.

Health and Safety is integral to everything we do at BC Transit and this team takes great pride in continuously improving current practices so that we meet or, in many cases, exceed guidelines and regulations.

BC Transit is committed to continuous improvement, and the OHS Department is building and implementing a new SMS that will enable us to be more proactive in preventing injuries and predict when the injuries are most likely to happen.

In joining our team, you will be working with all facets of BC Transit and provide your insights in creating a safer work environment and share your ideas on how to continuously improve overall safety.

**_For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the _**_Occupational Health and Safety Officer Job Description_**_._**

**What you'll bring to the table...**
We value lifelong learners and have found that a mix of any of the following credentials have set people up for success in this role in the past:

- Post secondary diploma in a related field.
- Extensive knowledge of Worksafe BC OHS Regulations and Guidelines
- Experience working with a large organization with multiple stakeholders.
- Five years related experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field including experience in incident investigation, workplace hazard identification and mitigation.
- Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) would be considered an asset.

**What we'll bring to the table...**
We value and prioritize personal wellness and offer comprehensive benefits to support all the important phases and milestones of your journey:

- Comprehensive medical, dental and group plan benefits through Pacific Blue Cross to cover you and your family, during moments that matter
- Membership in a “Gold Plated” defined contribution pension plan with BC Public Service (PSPP), meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire
- Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to prioritize personal wellness and help you take care of your physical fitness and health
- Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at promoting your mental health
- A complimentary employee Bus Pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
- A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in your continuous career growth and achieving your full potential
- Maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family
- An Employee Recognition Program that celebrates Employees for doing awesome work
- Social Club events so you can connect with people in your community, with purpose

**What next steps could look like...**
- **Interviews will be conduct



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