Health and Safety Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Saanichton, Canada School District #63 (Saanich) Full time

Coordinator, Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Coordinator works closely with and reports to the Associate Director, Capital Planning and Operations and is responsible for providing the district with information and processes to ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC legislation, claims management resolution, and advising on workplace hazards that may affect staff, students, and the public.

Key responsibilities include consultation with school personnel, administrators, consultants and health care professionals regarding incident management, claims management and the implementation of the district Health and Safety Program.

Key Responsibilities

Claims Management

Liaise with staff, administration, and claims consultants to ensure an effective transition back to work following injury

Demonstrate knowledge of claims management processes, and provide guidance to staff regarding the process

Provide accurate and timely data regarding wage loss and employee payments in conjunction with finance and HR staff

Analyze and develop return to work plans based off positional job demands analysis in conjunction with management

Ensure the requirements of Bill 41 duty to cooperate are communicated to employees during the claim's management process

Participate in jobsite visits with occupational therapists/physiotherapists designated through WorkSafeBC

Training and Education

Provides safety focused training required to meet WorkSafeBC legislation requirements, in particular to the facilities department (e.g. Forklift, Lift Truck, AWP)

Develops training components in conjunction with manager to enhance in house learning opportunities and provide a public education focus for staff

Manages training database and provides reminders to staff and supervisors when additional training may be required

Incident Investigation

Oversees incident database to ensure all information is collected and analyzed to meet WorkSafeBC legislation

Provides supervisors with guidance on incident investigation techniques

With support from manager, investigates complex incidents that require immediate action and thorough investigation techniques to ensure reoccurrence of high-risk incidents

Program Development and Implementation

Develops and reviews Safe Operating and Safe Work procedures

Monitors the effectiveness of safety program elements and communicates recommendations to affected parties

Provides supervisors with guidance on the implementation of new program elements, and ensures questions are answered in a timely manner

Organizes and oversees the implementation of district hearing conservation and hazardous waste programs

Health and Safety Engagement

Promotes the Saanich Schools Safety System and Saanich Schools Safety Program at workplace meetings and through communication with staff

Provides engagement ideas to enhance Health and Safety newsletters

Promotes safety initiatives in conjunction with Manager at the District Health and Safety meeting

Develops and distributes health and safety posters, presentations, and other safety promotional information

Administration

Tracks a variety of safety statistics and data through multiple software programs, and creates informational graphs for distribution

Organizes and schedules meetings and prepares agendas

Monitors personal protective equipment and other safety devices inventory

Processes invoices and reimbursements for medical and training expenses

Maintains confidential and legal documents

**Qualifications**:
Post-secondary education in Health and Safety or Trades Certification with experience directly related to the management of health and safety programs

Minimum five (5) years of related and relevant experience developing, implementing, and managing claims and/or managing health and safety programs

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) / Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation preferred

Experience working in a union environment preferably focused on Public Education

Skills and Abilities

Specific to this position, the Health and Safety Coordinator must demonstrate a strong capacity in regard to:
Strong working knowledge of WorkSafeBC and other applicable legislation

Extensive understanding of claims management processes and procedures, with a general understanding of the RSCM

Proven ability to make independent and accurate decisions in potential high-risk situations

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills

Strong organizational and communication skills

Team player, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders

Experience planning and delivering safety training

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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