Town of Taber

Permanent Fulltime

Health & Safety Coordinator

Competition No. JP 22-043

Internal/External Posting

POSITION SUMMARY:

To support the Town’s safety culture, this position provides health and safety advice, coordination, coaching, expertise, and resources to Town employees to prevent and/or minimize occupational injuries and illness. The health & safety coordinator works as a member of the Human Resources team whose vision is to sustain a healthy and productive workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advises management and employees about safe work practices, safety standards and regulations
• Facilitates development, implementation, enhancement, and sustainment of the Town’s health and safety management and disability management programs, processes, and systems
• Supports the Town’s leadership and all departments to ensure the Health and Safety program is complaint with legislation and addresses Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) audit requirements
• Works with Human Resources and the Management team to optimize WCB claims; to manage and provides opportunities for early return to work following accident, injury, or illness
• Sits as a union representative on the Town’s Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Shares health and safety industry trends, best practices and new or emerging legislation
• Supports the development of safety core competencies through needs assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of safety and wellness training programs
• Works with current staff on the maintenance of existing safety management systems and records
• Maintenance of the Town’s Certificate of Recognition (COR) through maintaining the Health and Safety program and coordinating the annual audits utilizing the AMHSA Audit Tool
• Ensures Town of Taber Occupational Health and Safety manuals/handbooks are kept current for all departments
• Facilitates and tracks the corporate health and safety orientation for all staff
• Analyzes and assesses all incidents for trending and cost analysis to determine root causes and makes recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Conducts periodic inspections and monitors performance regarding compliance with Town health and safety systems and legislation
• Provides reports, statistical information and emergent issues to CAO, Senior Management, and the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Provides proactive health and safety support, coaching, information, and guidance for all staff and management
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal staff, external health and safety associations, agencies, and service providers
• Responds to requests for information or safety queries as appropriate
• Models appropriate safety behaviour and recognizes others who practice desirable safety protocols within ability to do so
• Assists Human Resources with reports to OH&S, WCB, and other regulator authorities as required
• Provides coaching and support to leaders in incident investigation; assists lead investigator in major incidents resulting in injury or property damage; ensure appropriate incident follow-up and documentation
• Visits sites and facilities to assist supervisors in monitoring safe work practices and procedures
• Ensures that external contractors have been provided with the Town of Taber Contractor Safety Handbook and have received an orientation on the appropriate sites and facilities
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Human Resources Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three to five years of occupations health and safety experience in a leadership role, ideally in a municipal government or public sector environment
• Health and Safety Advisor Certification or currently working towards your certification
• Current Peer Health and Safety Auditor certification
• In depth knowledge of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• Current First Aid and WHMIS
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license
• Ability to provide a clean Police Information Check.

This position falls within CUPE LOCAL 2038

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full Time

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hrs/week, 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

HOURLY WAGE: $31.91 per hour with full benefits and pension

START DATE: As soon as possible

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: January 13th, 2023 @ 4:30pm

Please refer to the competition number when submitting your resume and cover letter, in confidence to:

Human Resources

Town of Taber

A-4900 50 St.

Taber, AB T1G 1T1

Fax: 403-223-5530

e-mail hr@taber.ca

We wish to thank all applicants for applying however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.