Health and Safety Specialist - Maple Ridge, Canada - City of Maple Ridge

City of Maple Ridge

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Maple Ridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Health and Safety Specialist:

Competition # 23-050

Status:
Regular Full Time Exempt

Department:
Human Resources

Closing:
Open Until Filled

Come grow with The City of Maple Ridge Are you a team player with a "can do attitude", excellent communication _and_ _customer_ _service_ _skills?_ _We_ _have_ _the_ _perfect_ _opportunity_ _for_ _you_

POSITION OVERVIEW

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two-year post-secondary Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related post-secondary Human Resource Manage or Disability Management courses, a minimum two years related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the Workers Compensation Act and WorkSafeBC OHS Regulations as well as attendance and claims management processes
Demonstrated ability to provide advice and support managers, supervisors, employees and joint occupational health and safety committee members
Ability to lead workplace safety inspections, investigations and occupational hygiene testing
Skilled in written and oral communication/interpretation skills which include preparation of research and statistical reports
Ability to pull data and develop database reports in order to track safety program metrics
Ability to navigate and utilize software programs including Office 365 and work with technology effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and agencies.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

A valid Class 5 Driver's License in the Province of British Columbia with a safe driving history
Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is considered an asset

EQUITY STATEMENT

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development.

If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Education :
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years