Health & Safety Advisor - Stony Plain, Canada - Meridian Housing Foundation

Meridian Housing Foundation

Verified Company

Stony Plain, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:
To develop, implement, and maintain the Meridian Housing Foundation Health and Safety program and to provide ongoing Health and Safety support to all employees, contractors, visitors, and residents

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities of this position shall include but not be limited to the following:

Promotes the health, safety, and well-being of all within the organization while establishing a positive workplace culture
Assesses and evaluates work procedures and environments to identify potential hazards and eliminate them or ensure that adequate controls are in place
Advise managers, supervisors, and employees on safe work practices and safe operating procedures
Recommends appropriate procedures and equipment for safety and compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Develops health and safety policies, procedures, goals and programs
Coordinate and/or instruct safety training courses
Adheres to OH&S legislation and regulations
Work with department teams on creation and/or review of hazard assessments
Ensures contractors are in compliance with WCB
Provides monthly reports for employee safety talks and other meetings
Act as advisor on the Health and Safety Committee
Participates in incident investigations and WCB reporting
Regularly reviews and communicates emergency planning
Coordinates fire drills and evacuation
Inspects machines/equipment to identify potential hazards, recommend risk reduction measures, and supervises the installation of safety features or safer procedures
Inspects premises regularly to ensure safety and security
Monthly inspections of safety supplies eye wash, first aid, burn and spill kits
Creates healthy working relationships with fire departments in municipalities
Investigates the causes of incidents and develop procedures, methods, or devices to prevent similar occurrences in the future
Manages and maintains MSDS and SDS, Chemical database, binders and inventory; ensures expired or nonused products are tagged and removed from service
Knowledgeable in performance of audits
Maintains COR certification certifying partner CCSA
Ensures compliance of Accommodation and Licensing standards

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeps self and others healthy and safe according to the AB Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code
Supports the Workplace Health and Safety Management System
Ensures compliance to health and safety by being compliant to policies, goals, standards, practices, procedures, rules, and legislation

DRESS CODE

Business casual/Casual attire

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Strong organization skills
Strong coordination and planning skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain professional, effective and positive working relations
Strong leadership communication skills: able to explain instructions clearly and effectively, to lead meetings and conduct training
Skilled at problem solving
Understanding of safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals
Ability to complete reports, forms and correspondences
Demonstrated knowledge of OH&S legislation
Ability to constantly improve and learn
Ability to work independently or on a team
Desire to work with seniors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate/Diploma,
and/or:
Working knowledge of in Health and Safety legislation and best practices,
and:
Five years hands on experience in the Health and Safety industry
Valid Driver's license and a Driver's Abstract in good standing
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: