Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

As an Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator, you will coordinate and administer the occupational health and safety program, providing advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, guidelines, and plans. You will participate in the development and implementation of occupational health and safety programs and plans, coordinate their implementation, and monitor to develop solutions and make recommendations. You will collect and analyze data regarding compliance with legislation, policies, programs, and plans.

The Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator, will assist with the development and dissemination of communication materials, including monitoring and updating the organization’s website. You will participate in projects, coordinate project logistics, and track the completion of deliverables. Working as part of a team with substantial interaction with local management teams, you will support claims management processes and analyze and summarize incident statistics and emerging trends, making recommendations to management.

Your responsibilities will also include supporting the assessment of hazards and risks and providing guidance on effective control strategies, which includes the development of safe work procedures and practices. Additionally, you will support incident investigation processes and provide recommendations to address incident root causes where necessary. If you are passionate about occupational health and safety, understand the value of people, and want to be part of initiatives that have a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field AND several years of experience in occupational health and safety, or human resources, or, or in a related field

Experience

In planning, administering and coordinating one or more human resources legislated programs

In interpreting policies, procedures and relevant legislations

In preparing presentations, training, communications material, and reports

In delivering individual, group training and presentations

In providing advice and guidance to managers and clients

In conducting research and analyzing information and data

In coordinating projects

In conducting investigations

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Bilingual Essential

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Functional

Oral: Advanced

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

29 July 2024

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.