Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

Job order - J0826-0318 - Regular Full-Time

Title Occupational Health & Safety Advisor
Category Human Resources/ Occupational Health and Safety
City Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Job Description Occupational Health & Safety AdvisorAre you a knowledgeable and collaborative occupational health and safety professional with public sector experience?

The City is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Health and Safety Advisor to join our small, but mighty team! Reporting to the Manager of Employee Services and Occupational Safety, this regular full-time position fulfills the City's occupational health and safety operational responsibilities. The ideal candidate will balance technical and strategic thinking with practical administrative skills, and a collaborative approach to change management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake the administrative, technical, and operational tasks required to deliver the City's occupational health and safety programs
• Serve as the primary health and safety resource and technical advisor for employees, supervisors, management, joint committees, and external stakeholders
• Consult with departments and joint committees to identify risks, develop solutions, and promote safe work practices
• Provide guidance on incident and injury reporting, support investigations and recommend appropriate follow-up actions
• Compile and review health and safety statistics
• Liaise with WorkSafeBC and support regulatory inspections, inquiries, and claims-related matters as required
• Lead the City's occupational first aid program, including providing guidance to designated workplace first aid attendants
• Identify safety training needs and coordinate appropriate internal and external training programs and safe work procedures
• Assist with the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of safety policies, programs, and procedures to ensure legislative and regulatory compliance
• Maintain accurate records, databases, reports, and documentation related to occupational health and safety activities and training, including the collection and retention of applicable data

Qualifications:

• Completion of BCIT Occupational Health & Safety Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of two years of experience, including experience in a municipal environment developing corporate health and safety policies and procedures as well as experience with WorkSafeBC inspections and incident investigations, conducting workplace risk assessments, and developing and implementing safety programs and processes
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with Collective Agreements and employment legislation is an asset
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with ERP and HRIS systems is an asset
• Self-motivated and resourceful team player, with a strong commitment to customer service
• Discretion in dealing with confidential matters
• Good judgement and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Organized, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Please note that employment with the City of Port Moody is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory police information check as well as a satisfactory driver's abstract. 

The City of Port Moody strives to be an employer of choice, and offers an excellent benefits package as well as professional development opportunities and opportunities for hybrid work.

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