Health and Safety Professional

2 weeks ago


New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada New Westminster School District 40 Full time
About the Role

New Westminster School District 40 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health and Safety Professional to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of our students, staff, and community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise and assist senior management and other personnel in planning, controlling, and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for work and study.
  • Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the district's objectives and overall strategies to effectively plan, prioritize, and integrate health and safety resources across the district.
  • Assist in the implementation of policy, procedures, programs, and best practices to meet applicable regulatory requirements and corporate standards, and for all sites in accordance with WorkSafeBC requirements.
  • Conduct risk assessments and analyze work environments, designing programs to control, eliminate, and prevent injury or disease.
  • Represent the Board on the District Health and Safety Committee and work with the Committee as the employer's representative to develop and implement an integrated program to promote awareness of safety in the workplace.
  • Act in the capacity of the employer's representative in connection with worksite inspections and responses to WorkSafeBC inspection reports and orders.
  • Help plan and coordinate the district's emergency procedures, and act as the district's emergency on-site coordinator.
  • Arrange for occupational health and safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary.
  • Administer incident/injury reports and investigations (including Form 7), participating in investigating accidents, and recommending corrective action(s).
  • Assist with orientation of new and/or returning employees.
  • Produce statistical monthly reports for the JHS committee.
  • Perform hazard assessments as per Occupational, Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations.
  • Develop department training/safety programs and procedures; schedule, arrange, support, train, audit, and assess performance of each approved session and safety program.
  • Responsible to monitor various District programs including: First Aid, Respirator, WHMIS, etc.
  • Liaison for several joint Health & Safety committees; address hazards, implement solutions, make recommendations, and/or referrals to the leadership team regarding outstanding issues.
  • Liaise with municipal and provincial emergency planners, updates plans, organizes exercises, and evaluates procedures.
  • Provide assistance to local health and safety committees, as required.
  • Prepare meeting minutes for various committees.
  • Perform other related duties, as required.
Requirements
  • A post-secondary certificate or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety supplemented by a minimum two (2) years of industry-related experience, including hands-on experience in designing/implementing safety initiatives and delivering safety training to diverse work groups, preferably in a municipal environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five years directly related experience in the field of health and safety, preferably in a public sector unionized environment.
  • Preference may be given to candidates who possess a recognized safety designation or certification.
  • Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of the Worker's Compensation Act, WorkSafeBC OH&S regulations, and claims management pertaining to health and safety in the workplace.
  • Considerable knowledge of work site inspection and accident prevention techniques, and of health and safety hazards for a wide variety of trades, labour, technical, teaching, and office operations, combined with the ability to carry out inspections of work sites and to decide appropriate action in unsafe or emergency situations.
  • Ability to lead workplace inspections, investigate accidents or unsafe conditions, and to accurately identify causes, sources, and recommend appropriate remedies.
  • Ability to develop and deliver education workshops and seminars related to health and safety to a variety of district staff.
  • Skilled in written and oral communication/interpretation skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and agencies (i.e., employees, union groups, managers, HR, WSBC, etc.).
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point).
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment and demonstrate excellent public relations and knowledge to all internal and external customers.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work well under pressure, and deal with stressful situations with professionalism.
  • Ability to maintain discretion when working with sensitive and/or confidential information.
What We Offer

New Westminster School District 40 offers a competitive salary range of $91,023 to $102,401, as well as a comprehensive benefits package and pension. We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about promoting health and safety in the workplace and who share our commitment to excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Satisfactory completion of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is a legislated requirement for successful applicants.



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