Health and Safety Officer

5 months ago

Agassiz, Canada Seabird Island Band Full time

**Position Summary**

Seabird Island is committed to fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment. The Health and Safety Officer position is instrumental in building a strong safety culture that aligns with our commitments to the well-being of our employees, following WorkSafeBC standards and other regulatory compliance. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health and Safety Officer to join our team, working collaboratively to develop and implement a safety program to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our employees.

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Health and Safety Officer is dedicated to ensuring that health and safety practices are established, communicated, and followed throughout our organization as well as overseeing our accommodations practices, return to work, and injury management to ensure continued staff wellbeing. This role is vital in maintaining a safe workplace that respects and integrates First Nations perspectives and practices, promoting a culture of health and safety through a collaborative and consultative approach. The health and Safety Officer has the authority to stop work when it is being conducted in an unsafe manner, including impairment

**Success profile**

What does it take to be successful working at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- **Initiator/Change Agent**: Is proactive and self-starting by seizing opportunities and originating action to achieve goals.
- **Effective Communicator**: Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication.
- **Analysis of Data**: The job deals with many details. It requires that details, data and facts are analyzed and challenged prior to making decisions. And that important decision-making data is maintained accurately for repeated examination as required.
- **Ethical**: Maintains and promotes individual and organizational integrity and values in conduct of all activities.

**Work that matters**
Are you looking to start a career where you'll make meaningful connections within the community? Our team is passionate about supporting our community.

Seabird Island is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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**Benefits and perks**
- Extended health and dental benefits,
- Accrued vacation and sick time,
- Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
- Access to internal training programs, professional development and skill enhancement,
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary teaching team,
- Equitable hourly rates in accordance with collective agreements, and
- Casual dress code

**What you’ll do**

**Health and Safety Leadership**
- Develop, review, implement and communicate health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with applicable laws and regulations, including WorkSafeBC and Ministry of Labour standards.
- Act as a primary contact and expert for all health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Provide safety orientation and training programs for employees and young workers, including but not limited to focusing on safety, hazards, risk assessments, personal protective equipment, reporting practices, and emergency procedures.
- Serve as a case manager for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, liaising with WorkSafeBC and insurance providers, and collaborating with the Human Resources Manager on accommodation and returns to work.

**Community Engagement and Cultural Safety**
- Engage with staff and stakeholders to foster a culture of safety that respects First Nations values and traditions.
- Promote awareness of intergenerational trauma and its impact on health and safety practices.
- Ensure that safety initiatives and training incorporate First Nations knowledge and approaches to wellbeing. Safety Monitoring and Risk Management.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards, recommending appropriate control measures.
- Perform inspections, audits, and monitoring of employees and contractors to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Investigate and report on hazards, incidents, accidents, injuries, and near-misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions, including leading disciplinary meetings in collaboration with Direct Supervisors and Human Resources.

**Emergency Preparedness and Response**
- Participate in emergency preparedness and incident command, working with the Emergency Preparedness division and the community.
- Organize and lead the Joint Health and Safety Committee, including but not limited to taking minutes, following up on issues, ensuring the Committee meets membership requirements, and ensuring effective communication and resolution of safety concerns. Education and Advocacy
- Organize safety training opportunit

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