Coordinator, Health and Safety

JOB SUMMARY

The Health and Safety (H&S) Team delivers a comprehensive H&S program and drives the implementation of safety management system for the Public Works (PW) Department. Success in this role depends on both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills —balancing project management, research, field investigations, hazard assessments and legislative compliance with initiatives that strengthen Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) systems while promoting both physical safety and psychological wellbeing.

In this role, you serve as a partner in safety—working with management and staff at all levels to coach, advise and guide on safe practices, apply critical thinking to complex challenges, and develop programs, procedures and resources that support workplace safety wellbeing. Core responsibilities include field visits, leading or collaborating on special projects, conducting risk assessments, monitoring compliance, investigating incidents, and recommending strategies for continuous improvement.

You will work closely with management, Corporate H&S, and staff within PW operating branches to align priorities, build trust, and foster a proactive safety culture. The position reports to the Section Manager, H&S in PW, and is part of a collaborative team of H&S Coordinators.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year university degree in Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field, with coursework related to OH&S administration

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible OH&S experience working in a large unionized industrial organization, implementing initiatives, performing project management, and/or conducting research and analysis

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations
• Workplace Safety Insurance Act and applicable regulations 
• Applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation related to OH&S
• Key safety issues involved in operating an industrial operation
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of OH&S work procedures and practices
• Hazard Recognition, assessment and control
• Inspection and audit planning and procedures
• Incident investigation methodology
• Risk assessment methodology
• Research methods, data collection and interpretation
• Planning and performance measurement
• Policy and procedure development and documentation practices 
• Project management principles and techniques
• Training and development approaches and evaluation methodology
• Strategic and operational planning
• Human resources practices and principles, collective agreements
• Computer applications relating to the work, including MS Office Suite, SAP, PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to interpret and apply legislation
• Able to work independently, with minimum support/direction
• Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff and as part of a team  
• Able to plan, initiate, organize, and prioritize work, and to balance the stress of multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and pressures, while maintaining a keen sense of quality and deadlines
• Able to plan, lead, coordinate, implement, and manage projects to completion
• Able to conduct research, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgments on the interpretation of issues/data, identify and compare a range of options, and make recommendations
• Possess strong problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions where precedent is not usually available
• Able to communicate complex information and influence and convince others to adopt courses of actions they might not otherwise wish to take
• Able to initiate and facilitate change
• Able to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive issues
• Able to conduct interviews and obtain relevant information
• Possess excellent consultative, collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to direct, advise and guide
• Able to negotiate and persuade others and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus 
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills; able to write reports and deliver presentations; able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 
• Possess strong existing computer skills, with ability to use Microsoft Office suite applications and SAP
• Able to think analytically, and focus on accuracy and detail
• Able to demonstrate leadership and initiative
• Patient, flexible and adaptable
• Able to display tact and diplomacy
• Innovative, creative, and resourceful
• Customer service oriented