Health & Safety Officer

Employment Opportunity: Health & Safety Officer

Town of Bonnyville

The Town of Bonnyville is seeking a collaborative individual to work within a team-oriented organization to undertake the role of Corporate Health and Safety Manager. The Town of Bonnyville is located the growing northeast region of Alberta.

The position of Corporate Health and Safety Manager reports to the General Manager of Planning and Community Services. The Corporate Health and Safety Manager interacts with all Town departments and their primary function will be to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code. A key responsibility of the Health and Safety Officer is to conduct regular inspections of work sites to verify adherence to safety protocols. The manager will also provide guidance and training to the staff on accident and injury prevention. The manager will report any issues or incidents to the senior management. The Health and Safety Officer will work closely with staff to ensure safety standards are met and maintained. The Health and Officer will prepare, develop, and administer programs to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors to Town-owned and operated facilities. The Health and Safety Officer will ensure facility compliance with health safety regulations, policies, and procedures. The manager will perform a variety of tasks related to assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Review, understand, and ensure that the Town Health and Safety Environmental Program is being followed.

- Coordinate and conduct audits for COR purposes.

- Conduct new hire safety orientations.

- Perform hazard identifications and assessments and ensure that all staff adheres to the OH&S Act, Regulations, and Code and WCB Case Management.

- Process accident/incident investigation documentation and initiate WCB paperwork in conjunction with the HR department, as needed.

- Conduct regular inspections of the work sites and verify that the safety protocols are being followed.

- Maintain safety training records for staff and track certification and required recertification dates in conjunction with the HR Department.

- Provide recommendations for relevant safety training for employees, track their competencies, and ensure employee files are updated in support of the respective departments.

- Advise management in determining solutions and policies to address health and safety issues; recommend internal health and safety rules, policies, and guidelines, working in conjunction with staff and/or other OH&S governing bodies.

- Evaluate and review operating procedures and safety precautions to minimize the potential for accident, injury, or illness.

- Prepare training manuals and outlines; implement approved rules, policies, and guidelines.

- Maintain an inventory of required Personal Protective Equipment for facilities and equipment owned by the Town of Bonnyville and record, distribute, and ensure proper use by employees of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications/ Education/ Experience

- A minimum of five (5) years’ progressive safety experience in occupational health and safety setting with preference to a municipal environment. This experience should include fieldwork and the proven ability to organize and maintain their department for auditing purposes.

- Post-Secondary Education with completion of a recognized OH&S Management Diploma Program (other equivalent combinations of education and work experience may be considered).

- Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Certifications (an asset).

- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation is required.

- Excellent time management, organization and written/oral skills will be required.

- Interpersonal skills to work with staff, the public and interaction with Council will be required.

- Current H2S, St. John Ambulance First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Entry Training.

- Possession and maintenance of an applicable valid driver’s license with a current driver abstract.

- Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge and understanding of the Provincial Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

- Experience in a municipal setting would be beneficial.

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

Salary and Benefits

The Town of Bonnyville offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package.

Salary range: $83,601.97-$106,699.65

Closing Date

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