Coordinator, Health & Safety

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the VP Corporate Services, the Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for monitoring workplace safety, developing and executing health and safety plans and procedures to assess risk and adherence to regulations, preparing and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safety, and implementing safety training plans for employees.

In collaboration with the Learner Services Department, the Facilities Manager and Program Supervisors, the Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing program specific practices, procedures and training to ensure staff and student safety.

As a member of the Corporate Services Team, this position contributes to the safe and healthy operations of the organization.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration & Leadership

• Promote the health of all college employees and learners by providing leadership, administer programs and implement initiatives that contribute to a healthy, productive and safe work environment.
• Respond to, and investigate complaints and concerns relating to health and safety and take appropriate action.
• Develop and support a Health & Safety program and procedures for the college as per best practice and as required by legislation.
• Identify and provide health and safety training, training plans, policies, procedures, etc.
• Meet regularly with supervisors and staff to assess campus and / or program safety requirements.
• Participate in and lead committees as assigned, including the Occupational Health and Safety Committees, and other committees that pertain to health and safety.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships to ensure that desired safety standards are achieved, and that College needs and concerns are addressed promptly.
• Ensure timely reports are made available as required.
• Build relationships with other institutions and agencies to ensure safety benchmarks are maintained.

Safety Operations

• Responsible for student and staff incident and injury reports and Worker’s Compensation Board claims, including recommendations and reporting relating to investigations.
• Responsible to chair, plan, and communicate adherence to Occupational Health and Safety legislation, meetings, minutes, and training.
• Develop, implement and monitor overall college safety planning, documentation, and communication.
• Responsible for ensuring a schedule is maintained for checking fire extinguishers, first aid kits, doors and entrances for safety, and vehicle safety for each campus.
• Take a proactive role in hazard identification and recommend corrective preventive actions.
• Research and prepare all plans required in the area of campus disaster planning. Ensure required plans are in place at each campus facility.
• Ensure emergency response personnel are adequately trained and the organization is at an acceptable level of emergency preparedness.
• Conduct audits and support operations in the completion of regular safety and emergency equipment checks, including ad hoc inspections.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate safety drills are completed on a routine basis.
• In the event of health and or safety emergencies, incidents or equipment failures, act as a resource and conduct investigations.
• Participate in the Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) committee by maintaining local community protocols.
• Inspect, test, and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure that they follow safety standards and government regulations.

Facilities & Campus Operations

• In the absence of the Manager, Facilities & Maintenance, coordinate facility maintenance work, including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, construction/renovation, grounds, and general building maintenance.
• Follow maintenance plans and protocols to ensure building systems are properly maintained and operationally efficient of assigned campuses.

Additional Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.    Education & Experience

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant post-secondary diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation.
• The minimum amount of practical, related experience required to perform the duties of this position is 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
• WHMIS 2015, WCB OHC Certification and / or VTRA Certification an asset.

2.   Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations, standards, and legislation as it pertains to public education facilities and work environment.
• Strong Knowledge of relevant Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Experience designing and implementing health and safety training plans and policies, including emergency preparedness.
• Demonstrated experience writing policies and procedures, technical reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to develop and deliver education workshops and seminars related to health and safety.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on the ability to resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade others.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

3. Other Requirements

• Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s license is required
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check required