Health & Safety Officer

**Position Job Title**:Health & Safety Officer

**Location**: Vancouver

**Reports To**:Campus Manager

**Primary Purpose**:
**The Health and Safety Officer** is responsible to assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating, all Health & Safety activities to protect employees and the organization from health and safety threats while complying with all internal and external rules and regulations.

**Specific Responsibilities**:
**The Health & Safety Officer** is responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the University:

- Manage the Workplace Communicable Disease Prevention Plan/COVID-19 Safety Plan and ensure ongoing compliance
- Ensure organizational compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation
- Continuous improvement of the safety culture through new practices and innovation
- Inspect workplaces to ensure that equipment, materials, and processes do not present a safety or health hazard to employees or other UCW personnel
- Provide consultation and deliver training programs to management, employees, and students on issues of public health, environmental protection, and workplace safety, as well as new policies and procedures, and any changes in BC’s laws and regulations
- Prepare Health & Safety related posters, signage, and stickers/markers
- Document and maintain records of injuries and workplace incidents
- Education and enforcement of the company HSE Program, and all other safety-related policies, procedures, and instructions, across all job functions and duties, including workers, managers, and visitors
- Assist in organizing Student Health Ambassadors by providing training and coordinating their placement on campus to ensure vital areas are covered[MA3]
- Liaise with departments to send out Health & Safety communications and updates
- Coordinate posters, signage, stickers/markers
- Participate in the JOHS Committee, including but not limited to attending monthly meetings, providing updates, running risk assessments, holding safety meetings, and attending training/workshops
- Maintain workplace safety equipment such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and First Aid Room and kits, audit and assist in ordering and stocking supplies
- Work in collaboration with the Health & Safety team to develop, implement, and evaluate health and safety programs, policies, and strategies
- Actively participate in safety inspections, risk assessments, and investigations when necessary. Recommend improvements in safety standards, assist in the implementation of new changes, and update changes to all UCW personnel
- Keep and maintain records of injuries or workplace incidents
- Liaise with HR on Return to Work and/or Recover at Work plans for both WCB and STD/LTD claims
- Prepare and present monthly safety metrics (as per established KPIs)

**Position Requirements**

**Competencies**:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Solid understanding and knowledge of OHS regulations in BC and Canada, including WorkSafe BC Regulations and the Worker’s Compensation Act
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Have a demonstrated passion for safety and creating a safe work environment
- Ability to analyze or assess various scenarios and problem-solve
- Physical fitness is required as duties may include lifting and moving heavy objects
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
- Strong report-writing skills
- Proven ability to organize multiple tasks effectively, and ability to prioritize urgent tasks

**Education and Experience**:

- Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or a similar field
- 2-3 years of experience working in the areas of Health & Safety, or a combination of education and experiences in relevant fields
- Has a CRSP or similar designation (or working toward)
- Minimum Occupational First Aid Level 1 (required)
- Valid Class 5 driving license (an asset as work may require moving between university campuses)

**Diversity and Inclusivity Statement**

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

**Land Acknowledgement**

The University acknowledges that the territories on which UCW and its campuses are situated are the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the _xʷməθkʷəy̓əm_ (Musqueam), _Sḵwx̱wú7mesh_ (Squamish) and _Səl̓ílwətaʔ_

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