Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

22 hours ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time
Job Summary

The Client Partner, General Health and Safety is a key member of the Fraser Health team, responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) program. This program is centered on meeting health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and/or health care collective agreements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develops, implements, monitors, and audits the various components of the OH&S program, including policies, program documents, supporting materials, instructional programs, and reporting systems.
  • Delivers OH&S instructional education and training programs to Directors, Managers, and front-line staff.
  • Consults with Executive Directors, Directors, Managers, staff, and other clients on health and safety issues and assists them in meeting strategic goals that prevent workplace injuries and exposures.
  • Identifies, assesses, and recommends mitigation of workplace hazards; provides technical advice and recommendations to management on maintaining compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, OH&S programs, and collective agreements.
  • Collects and analyzes data, prepares applicable reports, and maintains various records of client interactions.
  • Liaises with WorkSafeBC officers during inspections, investigates, and provides advice to management as well as other clients respecting WorkSafeBC inspection reports/orders.
  • Responds to workplace incident reports and supports management by ensuring appropriate follow-up action is taken and provides recommendations to achieve compliance with applicable legislation and the OH&S program.
  • Provides advice to Human Resources, management, and other clients respecting grievances that pertain to the OH&S program.
  • Promotes constructive union-management relations through respectful communication and interest-based problem-solving.
  • Liaises with Local Union executives and Head Office representatives to resolve OH&S related problems, consults on issues, and provides/exchanges information on OH&S topics affecting employees in the workplace.
  • Remains current with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and other related legislation/standards; health care collective agreements and internal practices to ensure that the OH&S program is current and within legislative, regulation, and/or collective agreement requirements.
  • Provides advice and guidance to Executive Directors, Directors, Managers, employees, and others regarding the interpretation and administration of the Workers Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, as well as other legislation and policies.
  • Represents Health & Safety on various internal and external committees such as Site Leadership, Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees, and provincial working groups.
Qualifications
  • Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from a recognized program plus five years recent related experience in a unionized environment and registration as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and certification that is acceptable to Fraser Health.
  • Valid B.C. Driver's License and use of a personal vehicle.
Competencies
  • Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring, and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
  • Professional/Technical Capabilities:
    • Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety principles/practices and working knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations/legislation and collective agreements.
    • Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with others in a highly sensitive labor climate.
    • Demonstrated ability to handle change effectively and model effective behaviors for others.
    • Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including computers and appropriate software programs.
    • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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