Health and Safety Specialist

**OHS Specialist**

**Job Summary**:
The Occupational Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of health, safety and environmental programs. This position ensures that safety procedures are followed to promote and protect the safety of employees and visitors and that there is compliance with provincial legislation and BC and Sunco Health policies/programming. The incumbent may perform industrial hygiene analysis where required (air quality tests, noise analysis, light surveys, etc.); interprets results of such analysis for staff, management, Occupational Health and Safety Committees; advises and supports in the maintenance; performs hazardous materials identification and implements testing and monitoring programs; conducts and develops educational programs for staff in various aspects of work place/environmental safety; performs regular audits to ensure compliance to BC and Sunco Health's OHS Management System; inspects Corporate operations to identify, assess and recommend corrective action to ensure safety of clients, staff, contractors and public. Working collaboratively with Infrastructure Management Team and staff, Workplace Health, Safety committee, and 3rd party contractors to foster a safety culture both within the department and the organization.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Ø Plan and implement OHS policies and programs.

Ø Advise and lead employees on various safety related items.

Ø Review existing policies and procedures.

Ø Enforce preventative measures.

Ø Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes.

Ø Conduct regular site inspections.

Ø Facilitate OHS meeting and Minutes

Ø Orientate all new workers on site.

Ø Work closely with all departments managers as well as with the approved contractor’s team.

Ø Monitor employees to ensure compliance of all site rules and regulations are being met.

Ø Monitors employees’ and employer’s adherence to safety policies and/or guidelines

Ø Organizes accident investigation processes. Drawing up or formulating safety policies, making sure that such policies cover basic safety rules/regulations, accident investigation/evaluation and/or reporting procedures

Ø In the event of an accident taking place within a particular workplace, it is the duty of a health and safety coordinator to carry out an evaluation or investigation. After investigations have been carried out by the safety coordinator, he/she drafts a report based on his/her findings. He/she then works closely with the top management and supervisors to make sure that particular type of accident doesn’t happen again

Ø Carry out development of safety policies for organizations. The health and safety coordinator plays a very important role in the implementation of safety plans and or policies. He/she also monitors and evaluates the outcome and effect of such policies.

Ø Keeps record of all safety-related issues within the organization and makes sure that corrective measures are taken

Ø Organizes routine training on health and safety matters for the staff of the organization.

Ø The work description of a health and safety coordinator also entails carrying out inspections on a routine basis.

Ø Following Company policies and procedures, including Company safety policies and procedures, as well as those set out by WorkSafeBC.

Ø Other duties as assigned

Ø **Requirements, Skills & Qualifications**:
Ø Degree or diploma in Operation, Health and Safety or other related field of study

Ø Minimum 3 years related experience in OHS

Ø Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility

Ø Possess in-depth knowledge of general safety guidelines (like Occupational Safety and Health guidelines) is a must

Ø Strong organizational and time management skills

Ø Ability to problem solve

Ø Ability to work alone or as part of a team with mínimal supervision

Ø Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ø Good interpersonal skills

Ø Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel) and Strong analytical abilities

**Salary**: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
yes

Work Location: One location