Coordinator, Safety

Our deep harbour and advanced infrastructure mean that Halifax is the only Eastern Canadian port capable of accommodating Ultra Class ships and the largest container vessels to call at any port in Canada.

Sustainability is built into every facet of the port and how we operate. We make connections between the Port and the community as One Port City, including support for opportunities and partnerships with underrepresented communities. Our sustainability commitment balancing economics, community and the environment is shaping our approach and positioning us as an industry leader and trusted partner.

A recent analysis showed the activity the Port of Halifax contributes billions of dollars to the economy of Nova Scotia and supports more than 25,000 jobs.

**HPA Guiding Principles**

Everyone at the Halifax Port Authority is expected to carry out their work in a manner consistent with our guiding principles:

- Be One Port City
- Collaborative & Engaged
- Future Focused
- Sustainable
- Trusted Partner

We believe that when everyone collaborates, we can achieve our vision to be Canada’s Preferred Gateway and our Mission to connect with global markets to create value for our customers, partners, visitors, and community.

At this time, the **Halifax Port Authority (“HPA”)**requires:
**Safety Coordinator Term (6 months)**

This short-term role is responsible for providing ongoing support to the HSE Department. They will assist with on-site safety assessments, and other various HSE related tasks to help advance critical projects and initiatives to stay on course with our HSE 2025 objectives.

At HPA you will be part of a respectful and inclusive workplace that prioritizes safety and sustainability while fostering innovation and new ideas. Our commitment to these values helps us connect with global markets and create value for customers, partners, visitors, and the community.

We expect all members of our organization, regardless of their role, to incorporate safety, health, wellness, and environmental standards in their day-to-day activities. This role requires embracing the safety and sustainability values of HPA and is committed to advancing our culture of safety and sustainability throughout the organization.

This role will help support the HSE Department to ensure that focus on existing projects and initiatives is maintained, and that on-site technical safety knowledge is available for the planning and review of activities across the Port.

Working in collaboration with business units across HPA, the position will support HPA staff to ensure OHS best practices are followed. The position will act as a liaison with Port Stakeholders, Contractors, Regulatory Agencies and industry resources/service providers to ensure the commitments of the HPA SMS are met.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Support the development and delivery of information relating to the HPA Safety Management System including HPA developed “Safety Training” content to HPA staff, and where applicable, HPA Stakeholders, contractors, and visitors. Through direction and collaboration with the Sr. HSE Manager, the development and delivery of HSE content will focus on creating content to be used in the development of digitized materials for online distribution. This will require direct understanding of industrial safety regulations and educational learning concepts to organize information for delivery.
- Provide assistance to HPA Procurement to ensure the principles of the HPA SMS are followed; this may include but is not limited to reviewing procurement, tendering documents, and project proposals.
- As directed, conduct other operational safety activities, not limited to safety assurance inspections, safety orientations, job briefings, and lead other port and public safety events and other initiatives as required of the position.

The term role demonstrates and promotes the adherence to HPA's Safety and Health & Safety Standards and will incorporate OH&S Policy proactively across all areas of HPA operations. Proactivity is crucial to this position to promote a culture of continuous improvement for internal staff, port stakeholders and members of the public. The Position works closely with all levels of staff to provide information and coaching to effectively and safely conduct their tasks.

The scope of these activities are related to the entirety of HPA's managed and leased lands, buildings, critical infrastructure, jurisdictional waters, and marine facilities, including the Halifax Seaport, Ocean Terminals, Richmond Terminals, and the Seaport Cruise Vessel Facility including surveillance and oversite of Fairview Cove and South End Cargo Terminals and the Staff and Stakeholders within these locations under the direct influence of HPA as it pertains to the HPA Safety Management System duties and responsibilities.

NOTE**:These are only the basic and primary duties; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the ope