Occupational Health

**City of Terrace**

**Occupational Health & Safety Manager**:
**3 Year Term**
- To be responsible to develop, update, and implement safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with local, provincial, and federal guidelines.
- Conduct regular reviews and revisions of safety policies to reflect changing legal requirements and organization needs.
- To identify potential safety hazards through regular inspections, incident reports, and consultation with staff
- Conducting an organization-wide safety audit to establish a baseline set of indicators for which safety improvements can be made.
- Coordinate with the Human Resources Manager and relevant parties on return-to-work plans for staff who have been absent due to injury or illness.
- Recommend and implement measures to mitigate risks, including engineering controls, administrative practices, and personal protective equipment.
- Foster a culture of safety awareness by organizing and promoting safety campaigns, awareness events, and initiatives.
- Communicate safety information through various channels, such as meetings, newsletters, and training sessions.
- Manage and maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, including inspections, training sessions, incident reports, and corrective actions.
- Generate periodic reports for management and regulatory authorities to demonstrate compliance and track performance.
- Serve as the primary liaison for all safety-related matters within the City.
- Participate in the JOSH committee and participate in other staff-led committees.
- Ensure that processes and policies are consistent with WorksafeBC’s COR program so that the City is well-suited to take on this program in the coming years.
- Work flexible hours to connect with employees at the start of their shifts.
- Professional certification in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field considered an asset.
- Minimum five years of related experience.
- Knowledge of Worksafe BC regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with budget preparation and management.
- Strong organization, critical thinking, problem solving skills, and high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Valid First Aid or willing to obtain.
- Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence.

The following are measurable, anticipated outcomes demonstrating success in this position. The occupational Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for reporting on these (and other) key performance indicators biannually.
- Reduction in workplace incidents and injuries.
- Reduction in lost time injuries.
- Increase in number and quality of toolbox talk minutes, job hazard assessments, and safety meeting minutes, signed and adopted by appropriate staff members.
- Reduction in instances of property damage.
- Reduction in WorksafeBC experience rating.
- Improvement in staff sentiment around health and safety (as demonstrated in annual employee engagement surveys).

**Position Status**:
Exempt - Temporary Full-time (3 years)

**Hours of Work**:
35 hours per week

**Rate of Pay**:
$87,550 per year

**Closing Date**:
**March 15, 2024**

**To Apply**:
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 5 years or more