Health and Safety Officer

The City of Wetaskiwin; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Wetaskiwin seeks a Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation. This full-time role involves developing safety programs, conducting inspections, and fostering a culture of safety. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary education in a related field. A supportive work environment with numerous benefits is offered.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

3 weeks of Paid Annual Vacation

Pension through Local Authority Pension Plan (LAPP)

Employee Family Assistance Program

4 Personal Days per Year

Opportunities for growth within the organization

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive health and safety experience.
• Experience within a municipal or comparable setting preferred.
• Standard First Aid and WHMIS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the municipality's OHS program.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and audits.
• Investigate workplace incidents and maintain records.

Skills

Knowledge of Alberta OHS legislation

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health, Safety, or related discipline

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety Management Software

Job description

Overview

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Health and Safety Officer

Full Time | Permanent

Annual salary range $91,660 - $112,730

The City of Wetaskiwin

Situated just 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin is the home of possibility! Nestled by the hills where peace was made, Wetaskiwin is a vibrant, sustainable, and self-sufficient small city with abundant nature and agriculture, a resilient economy, and much more.

If you would like to be part of a different kind of local government, look no further! We are a diverse, collaborative, and enthusiastic team that knows it can be done better, and we are doing it. The City of Wetaskiwin is dedicated to upholding our core values, Trust, Resourcefulness and Integrity while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, promoting positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships within our team. Here we encourage the sharing of ideas to make things better and transform these ideas into actionable plans! Council\'s Strategic Plan guides us in exploring ways to sustain a strong economy, prioritize safety, focus on community, and the environment, all while adopting a people first philosophy outlined in the City\'s Corporate Business Plan.

The Opportunity

Make a meaningful impact as the Health and Safety Officer with the City of Wetaskiwin! This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures within municipal operations. This exciting role focuses on promoting a culture of safety, reducing workplace incidents and fostering the well-being of all employees, contractors and the general public.

Responsibilities

Health & Safety Program Implementation

• Develop, implement, promote and maintain the municipality\'s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program in alignment with Alberta OHS legislation.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards. Provide feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions, progressive discipline due to safety infractions or process improvements.
• Serve as lead administrator for all Health & Safety online work platforms.
• Prepare monthly Health and Safety reporting to track incidents and identify trends.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Collaborate with department heads and supervisors to integrate safety practices into day-to-day operations, setting clear expectations, and delivering ongoing reviews and constructive feedback.
• Act as the primary contact for health and safety matters within the organization.
• Create and coach supervisors and managers with Health and Safety tools to enable them to be able to meet and / or exceed health and safety goals.
• Promote a positive safety culture through regular communication and awareness campaigns.
• Responsible for the Health and Safety annual budget and reporting on any concerns, variances and requests for additional funding.
• Manage the City\'s internal and external management system audits to ensure maintenance of COR certification.
• Manage any direct reports as required.

Incident Management and Inspections

• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and occupational illnesses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Direction of all incidents including ensuring all incidents are investigated to ensure root causes are determined and implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Analyze and assist with departmental inspections and offer support where needed.
• Be the first point of contact for OHS Officers who come on site.

Hazard Identification and Risk Management

• Review and assist teams with hazard assessments and development of safe work practices for all municipal operations.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as chemical, fleet operations, and environmental services.
• Take the lead in the Fit for Duty and Audiometric programs.

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay up to date with Alberta OHS legislation, Workers\' Compensation Board (WCB) requirements, and other relevant regulations and provide guidance and recommendations for their implementation.
• Ensure the municipality adheres to all legal requirements and standards.
• Report all required infractions to regulatory agencies as required.

Directive Development and Training

• Ensure safety training programs are delivered, including WHMIS, hazard assessments, and emergency response protocols via various platforms.
• Create and update Health and Safety directives, procedures, and guidelines.
• Coordinate onboarding safety training for new hires and contractors.
• Develop and conduct occupational safety training for various workgroups. Including evaluation and modification of programs to meet local, provincial and federal OH&S requirements.

Education, Qualifications and Work Experience

• Post-secondary education (diploma or degree) in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience of progressive health and safety experience, preferably within a municipal or comparable setting.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or equivalent designation.
• Standard First Aid, WHMIS and other relevant safety certifications.
• Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Alberta OHS legislation to develop risk-management and compliance strategies while interpreting changing regulatory requirements.
• Experience in Workers\' Compensation Board (WCB) legislation and managing injury reporting and disability claims.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of COR program standards, audit processes and contractor safety management.
• Possess excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Safety Management Software.

Physical Effort and Safety Commitment

• This position includes, but is not limited to light effort such as : standing, climbing ladders, crawling, crouching, walking, stairs, kneeling, manual dexterity, visual acuity, lifting to 20 -30 lbs.
• All employees are responsible for full cooperation with all aspects of the City\'s Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) program, including compliance with all rules and regulations, and for continually practicing safety while performing duties, and monitor and enforce subordinate compliance with the OH&S program.

What We Offer!

• Benefits (Include Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance).
• 3 weeks of Paid Annual Vacation.
• Pension through Local Authority Pension Plan (LAPP).
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• 4 Personal Days per Year with Additional Anniversary Day Off.
• Participation in the Earned Day Off (EDO) Program.
• Opportunities for growth within the organization.

Application Deadline and Details

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We are accepting applications until September 28, 2025.