This position is responsible for anticipating, recognizing, and evaluating workplace hazards, as well as assisting in the development and implementation of practical control measures to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Deliverables:

• Provide advice and recommendations to managers regarding regulatory compliance.
• Assist in investigating safety concerns and incidents, and prepare reports with recommendations for management.
• Coordinate health and safety projects and initiatives.
• Develop and deliver health and safety education programs and materials as required.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and provide related recommendations.
• Guide and support the operation of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, including serving as meeting note taker.
• Obtain and maintain City COR Certification.
• Support Emergency Management activities and serve as a backup resource when required.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate (combined with experience) in Occupational Health and/or Safety or, an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
• Professional Designation (or working towards): CRSP, ROH or CIH is an asset.
• Experience working in the public sector operations or a unionized environment is an asset.

The successful candidate will require a valid BC (Class 5) driver's license. For new hires and those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, employment is conditional on a satisfactory police information check.

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