Manager, Health - Vancouver, Canada - YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Manager, Health & Safety

Location:
New Westminster YMCA BC (620 Royal Avenue, New Westminster)
Terms:Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date:As soon as possible
Salary:Under review, includes benefits
Reports to:

Chief People OfficerBenefits
:
Typical 7-hour work day / 35 hour work week- Extended Health and Dental Benefits- Competitive paid vacation time off- Paid sick time and leaves- YMCA Staff Membership- Business Casual Dress- Training and Professional Development Opportunities- Employee Assistance Program- Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the communityNature & Scope**:

YMCA BC is seeking a Health & Safety (H&S) Manager who, while reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), will work closely with the HR team and various facilities to maintain, implement, and consistently improve Healthy and Safety Policies & Practices within our programs.

In order to service the programs, build relationships and understand the needs of our various portfolios, including facilities, customer service, childcare, camps, & health, fitness and aquatics portfolios, the H&S Manager will be required to travel to various YMCA BC sites for training, auditing and investigative purposes.

Major Responsibilities:

Work closely with Health and Safety Director to coach various staff and managers on health and safety protocol, especially in relation to their applicable portfolios. Ensure that volunteers also receive proper orientations.
Review, edit/develop and implement health & safety training within union and nonunion environments.
Stay current on legislation and guidance from Public Health, Technical Safety, Provincial Work Safe and Child Guidance associations (and other associations as required).
Recommend, review, maintain and update policies for Occupational Health & Safety which include but are not limited to: disaster planning, crisis prevention, physical and verbal violence intervention, risk management, ergonomic supports and overall upkeep with required legislation.
Responds to YMCA BC incident reports, supporting management by appropriately and effectively following up with support, investigation and recommendations.
Perform informal and formal audits as per H&S Director to build relationships and trust among YMCA BC team and make recommendations on potential improvements that are required to ensure Health & Safety practices are current.
Work with compliance team to assess and measure that Health & Safety strategies are effective and relevant to serving YMCA BC needs.
Build trust with regards to Health & Safety knowledge and ethics.

Skills & Qualifications:

5+ years of experience working in a Health & Safety department requiring a "can do" attitude, willingness to bring more than one solution to the table and commitment to creativity in decision making.
Ability to work well with a variety of personalities and levels of staff/management.
Occupational Health and Safety certificate or diploma, preferred
Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation an asset
Experienced trainer in crisis prevention and verbal deescalation skills, preferred
Experience in training of crisis prevention and verbal deescalation strategies preferred.
Thorough knowledge of Works Safe Legislation.
Prior experience working in a notforprofit environment.
Experience using Microsoft Office and Teams is an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Posses a valid B.C. Drivers License and the ability to readily travel to various YMCA BC facilities as required.

Competencies:

Leading SelfEvolve in Professional Capability - Commit to being better

Achieve Excellence and Authenticity
Show up with the best version of you

Leading OthersDevelop the Potential in Others - Help people grow and lead

Create a Culture of Connection
Build bridges between people and partners

Leading MissionThink and Act Strategically - Make good decisions and act on them

Make an Intentional Impact
Advance the strength and cause of the Y

About us:

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia.

We are YMCA BC.

This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community serv