Coordinator, Workplace Health & Safety (wh&s) Administrative Services

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Coordinator for its Workplace Health & Safety department. The role includes developing OHS program materials and coordinating program administration. Candidates should possess a diploma in Business Administration and have 3-5 years of related experience. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including extended health and four weeks vacation. Salary ranges from $57,347 to $71,684 based on qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employer-paid training

Outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a large, complex unionized environment.
• Registration number for regulated profession if applicable.
• Proven experience in Human Resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) department activities.
• Develop and coordinate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program materials.
• Standardize health and safety data applications.
• Lead planning activities and recommend work procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Adaptability

MS Office Suite knowledge

Education

Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline

Occupational Health and Safety certificate

Tools

Database applications

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Coordinator to support the Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) department. The Coordinator, Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) Administrative Services together with the Workplace Health and Safety team, works to strengthen Northern Health's culture of safety. Under the direction of the Regional Manager-Health, Safety and Prevention, the incumbent develops Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program materials, supports OHS program implementation, and coordinates program administration, communication, and documentation. Additionally the incumbent coordinates and standardizes the use of health and safety data applications such as WHITE™, SafetyTask, WorkSafeBC Inspection Report Database by user testing new data applications and identifying the best way to enter data items such as risk assessments and action plans to help standardize safety system use and improve data retrieval/reports. The Coordinator works with the partners to develop health and safety reporting solutions and audits reports for accuracy and improvement activities. Furthermore, the Coordinator leads planning activities and recommends and/or develops work procedures and processes to enhance service delivery to customers and gain efficiencies.

Starting salary will be approximately from $57,347 to $71,684 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration, Administrative Management or a related discipline;
• Three (3) to five (5) years progressive related work experience in a large, complex unionized environment,
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Graduation from an Occupational Health and Safety certificate or diploma program is an asset.
• Previous experience in Human Resources preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to lead, direct, supervise and develop staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge in implementing new processes and/or procedures and managing change.
• Knowledge of human resource practices.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to deal with others effectively using a customer service approach.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to analyze and find solutions to issues.
• Ability to anticipate work requirements and organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work successfully within a team environment and build and maintain cross-team relationships.
• Ability to take initiative to develop and improve systems, procedures and processes.
• Ability to type 50 + wpm.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.