Health & Safety Advisor (Contract - Full Time)

Avanti Software Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership

Health and dental benefits

Program discounts

Leadership development

Leadership awards

Scholarship opportunities

Paid recertification and training

Job summary

YMCA Calgary is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for a 12-month contract to help create safe environments for staff, volunteers and program participants. You will report to the Director, Health, Safety and Risk and work with Duty Managers to implement safeguarding, life safety systems and safety training.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years in OHS, a post-secondary credential in Health, Safety & Environment, and the ability to travel among YMCA Calgary locations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in OHS or related field.
• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification in Health, Safety and Environment, or relevant education.
• Solid understanding of OHS principles and their application.
• Supervisory/management experience is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel between YMCA Calgary branches and sites.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C cert within last 12 months.
• Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Three professional references.

Responsibilities

• Advise staff and volunteers on Alberta OHS alignment and procedures.
• Support audits, inspections, training and hazard assessments.
• Lead investigations and reporting; coordinate stakeholders as required.
• Support asset management and contractor safety management.
• Deliver face-to-face health and safety training.

Skills

OHS experience

Emergency response

Safety training

Incident reporting

Hazard assessment

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Travel ability

Education

HSE degree

Post-secondary cert

Tools

MS Office

Safety software

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor (Contract - Full Time)

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city. Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We alsoensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community.This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead. YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations, and 60 community outreach locations. Join us in building healthy communities! Health and Safety Advisor (Contract - Full Time) YMCA Calgary Salary: $48,786.00/yr - $60,982.00/yr Start Date: Immediately Employment type: 12-months Contract

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

The Advisor, Health & Safety at YMCA helps create safe environments where employees, volunteers, children, and families can thrive. This role provides support to the association staff related to the establishment and maintenance of a safe, forward-thinking and healthy environment where safety, well-being and community comes first. This position reports to the Director, Health, Safety and Risk and works closely with the Duty Managers, Supervisors and Health and Safety Committees, to execute on Safeguarding, life safety systems and health and safety activities. Key priorities for the role include advising workers, supervisors, and volunteers, on YMCA Calgary’s safety management programs and systems; supporting incident response and delivery of safety training.

• 1-2 years’ experience working within occupational health and safety, emergency response, or related field
• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification in Health, Safety and Environment, or relevant education
• A solid understanding of OHS and how to apply the principles of human and organization performance is an asset
• Supervisory/management experience is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, exercising a high degree of accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate practical judgement, sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities
• Experience working with a variety of business software and technology
• Ability to travel between YMCA Calgary branches and sites
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• Three professional references

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Advise staff and volunteers on the alignment with Alberta OHS and procedures that support YMCA Calgary’s evolving operations with specific focus on:
  • Hazard identification, control and injury prevention
  • Member experience safety
  • Child safety and protection
  • Reviewing and assisting with learning from near misses and normal work
  • Building capacity amongst staff and volunteers’ adoption of safe work practices and procedures
• Provide support during the completion of audits, inspections, training and coordination of work group activity to assess hazards and implement controls.
• Where requested lead investigations and reporting, coordinating stakeholders as required.
• Provide support to our asset management team and assist with contractor safety management.
• The advisor must be comfortable and competent to deliver face-to-face health and safety training.

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;

• Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally. Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email [e-mail]