Health & Safety Advisor

5303 50th Avenue, Lamont AB T0B 2R0

P: 780-895-2233 F: 780-895-7404

**Health & Safety Advisor**
**(Full-Time, Permanent)**

Lamont County is located less than 45 minutes east of Edmonton and is part of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. With a population of approx. 4,000 and a service area of over 9,500 residents, we contribute to over 40 major industrial companies and investments of over $45B. The county is adjacent to Strathcona County and the City of Fort Saskatchewan, as well as many important municipalities in the region. Lamont County is a great place to work

We are the _Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada_, including the honour of having the first Ukrainian settlers in Canada, and over 40 historical churches—the county is designated the Church Capital of North America.

We offer exciting and challenging job opportunities focused on delivering and supporting high-quality programs and services to our residents.

**Lamont County is seeking experienced and highly motivated individuals to join our team.**

We are looking for a **Health & Safety Advisor** as part of Corporate Services.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Health and Safety Advisor develops, manages, maintains and administers a Health and Safety Program that eliminates or reduces the effects of workplace injuries or illnesses. This program also increases safety awareness and compliance.

**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Develops, coordinates, monitors, and updates all components of the health and safety program (under the direction of the CAO or designate).
- Identifies and updates Lamont County's health and safety program to ensure it conforms to the Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association (AMHSA) standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation.
- Encourages a positive safety culture through the implementation of safety principles and practices:

- Lamont County: _Make it Safe Make it Personal Make it Home _
- Reviews accident and injury data to identify potential changes to Lamont County's health and safety program and procedures.
- Provides safety orientations and staff training on health and safety topics. Including in person, through WorkHub and other training management programs.
- Administers Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) injury reports, claims, and return to work programs in cooperation with department supervisors.
- Performs job site safety assessments, including hazard analysis and adherence to safe work practices.
- Works with managers and supervisors to ensure adherence to Lamont County's safety program:

- Including Lamont County permanent and temporary employees and contractors.
- Prepares and assists with the annal internal or external Health and Safety Program audits (and may be required to complete internal audits).
- Supports managers and supervisors with workplace incident investigations to determine causes and recommend followup actions.
- Coordinates drug and alcohol testing upon an incident or as required.
- Participates as a member of the Joint Worksite Health & Safety Committee.
- Acts as a resource to departments and committees on health and safety issues, and responds to questions or concerns as appropriate.
- Researches, plans, organizes and conducts training workshops for supervisors and employees on health and safety topics.
- Recommends safety training and competency testing requirements for staff.
- Develops and maintains a training database to track employee training and monitors the expiry of training certifications, including on WorkHub and other related software.
- Respects and preserves the privacy, confidentiality and security of employee information at all times.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Knowledge of and compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Continually seeks learning opportunities to enhance knowledge in relevant fields of work.
- Participates in good faith and to the best of their ability, for all training and development programs as assigned by Lamont County.
- Maintains knowledge of and compliance with all OH&S legislation, policies, safe work procedures and requirements; monitoring and enforcing employee compliance with OH&S regulations.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS**:

- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP):

- Demonstrated progress towards their certification is an asset.
- AMSHA Safety Basics, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and First Aid certification:

- AMSHA Peer Auditor certification is an asset.
- Three to five years' experience in occupational health and safety in a municipal setting:

- Experience in a rural municipality setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation (Occupational Health and Safety, Workers Compensation Board, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy).
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) for internal and external