Health and Safety Coordinator

 Health and Safety Coordinator Regular Full-timeDuties: Reporting to the Director of Facilities as part of the Vice President, Strategy, Budget & Operations portfolio, the Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting and maintaining the College's Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Emergency Management programs. This role ensures institutional compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and College policies by coordinating inspections, conducting risk assessments, supporting incident investigations, facilitating training, and maintaining safety documentation and systems. The coordinator plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety and preparedness across all campuses. There will be travel to campuses and off-site locations as required as well as occasional non-standard work hours (evenings/weekends) to address emergencies or to deliver training.Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a two-year diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field, plus at least four years of experience in Health & Safety or Emergency Management-ideally in a post-secondary or public sector setting. They should have strong knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations and relevant legislation, with proven ability to interpret complex requirements. Expertise in workplace investigations, risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations is essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software. Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills are required. Incident Command System training is an asset. Candidates must hold a valid Class 5 BC driver's license, WHMIS certification, and Basic Occupational First Aid (or be willing to obtain)Please review the Full Job Description below.As an employee of College of the Rockies, the successful candidate is expected to be a lifelong learner who continues to develop his/her skills to help the College meet the needs of our students and our other valued clients.Successful candidates may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.Salary: Position #210CUPE Pay Level 7 with a starting wage of $55,673.80 per year starting wage with increments progressing to Step 5 as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.The College also offers a comprehensive range of benefits including defined pension, generous vacation entitlements, health and dental plan, and more.Closing Date: December 11, 2025Preferred Start Date: ASAPInterested persons should submit both a cover letter and resume directly through the College website under "Work Here" Ensure you press "upload" after you add each document.Please quote Competition #25-CU-41Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly describe your related qualifications and experience as selection for interview will be based on the information provided."College of the Rockies is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, where all employees thrive and feel they belong. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+). We are committed to an inclusive hiring experience, including providing accommodations."In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.