Safety & Health Coordinator

Under the general guidance of the Manager or designate, and as a collaborate member of a multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of all prevention oriented Occupational and Environment Health & Safety program including:

• Coordinating the development and implementation of a safety program within Selkirk Mental Health Centre that is compliant with the Workplace Safety & Health Act and all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Advising and guiding departments / sites towards achieving compliance with Health & Safety regulations, codes and practices within their units.
• Assisting program and service managers in facilitating the resolution of concerns.
• Acting as a resource in the design, delivery, management of evaluation of the corporate workplace health & safety programs, including activities associated with the maintenances of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Safe Work practices, audits and training.
• Assists in the development of safety education and training materials for staff.
• Ability to effectively act in neutral capacity in matters related to accident investigation and health & safety regulatory matters.

• Minimum 5 years in Workplace Health & Safety, preferably in a health care environment.
• Previous experience performing all aspects of Job Hazard Analysis.
• Previous experience in the development and implementation of Health & Safety programs in accordance with the Workplace Safety & Health Act.
• Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of Occupational Health & Safety educational material.

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety / Industrial Hygiene.
• Registration as Canadian Registered Safety Professional preferred.

Not Applicable

• Strong communication and presentation skills in both verbal and written format in English.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively respond to concerns and questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to motivate others and apply creative approaches to problem-solving strategies.
• Ability to function in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively act in neutral capacity in matters related to accident investigation and health & safety regulatory matters including but not limited to right to refuse dangerous work situations.
• Must be able to work under pressure including tight deadlines and urgent requests for job tasks.

Not Applicable