Occupational Health and Safety Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager will lead the improvement and maintenance of health and safety program at CNH.

The OHS Manager will create and implement safe work policies and procedures for all staff, contractors, volunteers, program participants, and clients and ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and other legislative standards and practices.

Duties include planning, designing, implementing and documenting CNH Occupational Health and Safety polices and procedures and safety training and other health and safety related projects.

They will manage the work of the main CNH Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHS), support secondary Health and Safety Committees in other facilities and provide advice.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Health and Safety Degree or Diploma from a certified BC institution is required.
Minimum two years of experience designing, implementing and promoting safe work practices and policies within the social services and community health care setting.
Understanding of current BC health and safety legislation, prevention policies and guidelines, and other safe work practice requirements and recommendations for the social services and health care environment fields
Knowledge of Canadian employment laws; WorkSafe BC Regulation, BC Human Rights, Workers Compensation Act, and BC Employment Standards Act.
Current Occupational First Aid certificate is preferred
Experience with disability management, incident investigation, workplace inspection and job hazard analysis are preferred
Proven experience and knowledge in data analysis / statistics
Proven record of following through to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Intermediate to advanced or expert level MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
Proven experience with database management, survey software and videoconferencing
Ability to work with a high degree of discretion and tact in handling confidential matters
Detail oriented and ability to work with mínimal supervision
Comfortable conducting training sessions to all levels of staff
Excellent listening, speaking, and conflict management skills
Ability to reflect, think critically and creatively and act thoughtfully
Practice an egalitarian philosophy and nonjudgmental attitude (i.e. gender, culture, race, religion, sexual orientation, language, ability, disability, family status, economical status, and more)
Work with others toward a shared goal, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards, and contributing to the capability of the team
Energetic, selfmotivated, creative and especially positive perspective
Experience working in a notforprofit environment is preferred
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID1
Must have or be willing to get a Criminal Record Check Clearance Letter

ASSETS

Knowledge of a language(s) other than English

JOB DETAILS
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Schedule: 35 hours/week

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Compensation:

Salary: $26.73hr28.36/hr
Extended health and dental benefits.
Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year plus paid sick days.

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Location:5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver

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Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

APPLICATION PROCESS

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Sandra Medina

Human Resources Manager

5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 6C9

Please quote reference #AD

CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

No phone calls please._

Application deadline:
Open until filled.

Expected start date:

ASAP

Salary:
$26.73-$28.36 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits: