Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

**Job Title**: Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator
**Location**: Vancouver, BC
**Salary Range**: $55,000 - $65,000
**Status**: Full Time - In Office or On Site
**Job Summary**:
We are looking for an organized and proactive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Coordinator. In this important role, you will help create, implement, and manage our health and safety programs. Your work will ensure our employees' well-being and that our company follows all relevant regulations. You'll collaborate with management, employees, and outside partners to spot potential risks, provide safety training, and encourage a safety-first culture throughout the organization.
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Program Development & Management: Design, put in place, and keep up-to-date safety policies, procedures, and programs that meet federal and provincial legal requirements.
- Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards in the workplace, assess risks, and recommend practical steps to reduce these risks, creating a safer work environment for everyone.
- Training & Education: Develop and lead training sessions for groups of 10-20 people on safe work practices, emergency procedures, and correct use of protective equipment. Ensure all team members understand safety rules.
- Incident Investigation: Examine any workplace incidents, accidents, or near-misses to find the root causes. You will then develop and implement corrective actions and make sure all events are properly recorded.
- Compliance & Inspections: Regularly inspect and audit our workplaces to ensure we meet all applicable occupational health and safety standards.
- Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of safety training, incidents, inspections, and other safety-related activities. Prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies as needed.
- Emergency Preparedness: Create and maintain emergency response plans, including organizing fire drills, outlining evacuation procedures, and coordinating first aid.
- Collaboration: Work closely with company leadership to weave safety into all daily operations and support ongoing improvements in our safety practices.
- Procedure Development: Write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to health and safety.

**Qualifications**:

- Ideally, 2-4 years of experience in an occupational health and safety position or a similar field.
- A strong understanding of Canadian federal and provincial health and safety laws, risk assessment methods, and safety management principles.
- Relevant safety certifications (e.g., CRSP, CHSC, or similar) are an advantage.
- First Aid certification is also a plus.

**Skills**:

- Clear and effective communication abilities, both written and spoken.
- Strong skills in analyzing situations and solving problems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- The ability to work well independently and as a cooperative team member.
- Comfortable and effective when presenting information to groups

**Work Environment**:
The hours of work of an Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator are on a regular schedule, but flexible scheduling may be required at times to accommodate business needs
About Our Organization
Alpine has grown to become one of Canada’s leading janitorial and building maintenance service providers to over 2000 distinct facilities across Canada. Our commitment to excellence and passion to serve sets us apart. With a history spanning over 40 years, Alpine has been at the forefront of various innovative industry approaches and concepts. Alpine’s brand promise of “Reflecting Excellence” distinguishes it from others. We aspire to always be the best, by delivering on our promises, exceeding our client's and employee’s expectation
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