Health and Safety Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Family Services of Greater Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Health and Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialist Competition #39-24

DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US
About the Role

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we've been helping people in crisis since 1928.

As a non-profit, we help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives.

Our team is made up of more than 420 staff, including expert counselors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centered care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens.

We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.

Working within the mission, vision, values, and person-centered philosophy of the Agency, the Health and Safety Specialist is the key point of contact for Agency leaders, and employees regarding health and safety issues.

Working as part of the HR team, this role supports the Agency across diverse program areas providing strategic health, safety, and wellness guidance, initiatives, and advice.

This work will support and inform Human Resources oversight of the people strategy at the Agency. This position partners with teams, providing proactive support, planning, and visiting program sites to connect with staff. The role works with employees to triage their health, safety, disability management, wellness issues, and queries.

The position works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to optimize and support the mental and physical health, safety, and wellness of our staff, volunteers, contractors, and clients.

It actively supports the Agency's awareness and goals around diversity and inclusion.

About our Opportunity:

Our Valued Benefits:

Flexible Scheduling
Starting at three weeks' vacation for fulltime staff
Three paid household leave days a year (prorated for parttime positions)
Two paid Wellness Days a year
Paid BC sick days (prorated for parttime position)
Two and a half paid Agency days for fulltime staff (prorated for parttime positions)
Five paid days for education leave/year (prorated for parttime positions)
One paid Moving Day/year
A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

Generous health/dental benefits after three months.
Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
Employee Assistance Plan
Long-Term Disability Plan
Manulife Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Pension:
Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employees

Work Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days a week, and optional
hybrid for in office and work from home)

Salary:
MGS 5 Step 1, $39.81/ hour

Location:
# E Broadway, Vancouver, BC (Head Office)

Posting End Date:
Posting will remain open until filled

What you bring:

Education, Training, Experience

Undergraduate degree or a diploma in the field of occupational health and safety, and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a health and safety professional in an advisor role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Level 1 Occupational First Aid ticket or higher
WHMIS training and certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation
Knowledge of best practices related to disability management
A strong commitment to excellence in customer service; excellent communication skills: oral, written, interpersonal
Experience identifying needs, planning, and giving advice and guidance on initiatives that support strategic directions
Ability to train (formal and informal) and to provide sound professional advice and direction for health and safety related matters to various levels of the organization
Demonstrated problemsolving and analytical abilities
Proficiency with computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/ or database
A committed ability to keep informed about evolving trends and practices, share knowledge, and support leaders and staff to integrate innovation into their health and safety practices
Welldeveloped planning, coaching, and teamwork skills

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of criminal record check
Proof of Covid19 vaccination status will be required

How to apply:

Our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unseeded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt,Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem,Semiahmoo,Matsqui,and Tsawwassen First Nations.

Huy ch q'u.