Health & Safety Coordinator

**Health & Safety Coordinator**

Location: Head Office in Burnaby, BC
Department: Health and Safety
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Health and Safety

**Make a Meaningful Impact on the Coast**

At Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC), our mission is simple but vital: to protect the West Coast through world-class marine spill preparedness and response.
We are looking for a Health & Safety Coordinator to join our team in Burnaby, BC
At WCMRC, health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a Just Culture where safety is a shared responsibility, encouraging openness and learning to promote a secure and resilient work environment. If you are passionate about supporting safety practices in the workplace and our safety values resonate with you, this is the opportunity for you.

**What You’ll Do**

As a Health & Safety Coordinator, you will:

- Assess hazards, risks and recommend mitigation measures based on hierarchy of controls by observing tasks and inspecting worksites.
- Ensure all work activities are carried out with due regard to personal safety, the safety of others, and in line with company policies and procedures.
- Engage in work process inspections and proactive auditing of facilities and assets.
- Facilitate education, training and awareness of WCMRC’s health and safety program including on boarding of new employees and contractors.
- Support the CORE-4 and Life Saving Rules Principles as set forth in the Company Health and Safety Policy, in leading by example.
- Assist in maintaining an up-to-date incident and observation reporting system, coordinate investigations and close-out of accidents, incidents, near misses and observations as they arise.
- Produce reports as and when required.
- Support operational units outside of your assigned ZOR inclusive of preparing and delivering material for specific presentations and safety meetings.
- Provide respirator fit testing for personnel and support in the field in the use of air monitoring equipment.
- Participate in applicable corporate and industry committees focused on health and safety topics.
- Provide direct health and safety guidance to WCMRC operating business units.
- Monitor PPE for site employees, casuals and contractors and advise changes where necessary.
- Evaluate effectiveness of policy and procedure as it relates to compliance, health and safety and the environment, and assist in updating or creating policy and procedure as directed.
- As required, act in the role of Safety Watch, to support spill response activations.

**What You Bring**
- A diploma or degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in a safety practitioner role and demonstrated ability to interpret regulations and legislation.
- Must be physically fit for work at sea in calm and rough waters, and willing and able to work outdoors under inclement weather.
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
- Business travel will be required and a valid Driver’s License in good standing a must.
- Marine industry experience working on vessels is an asset.

**Preferred**
- Be an influential communicator and superior presenter, able to speak to large groups confidently.
- Able to respond to spill response activations, incidents and operational requests outside of normal work hours.

**Why Join WCMRC?**

We know that meaningful work is only part of the equation. That is why we offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

- The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,500 annually
- Eligibility for Company Incentive Plan
- 100% employer-paid benefits for you and your family
- Generous and flexible work hours, including options for compressed work weeks
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) to support your long-term financial wellness
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities, including Incident Command System (ICS) certification and spill response exercises.

**Ready to Apply?