OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR (Exempt; Permanent, Full-time)

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government organization in Prince George, Canada, is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator to manage their health and safety initiatives. The successful candidate will need a post-secondary degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. The role offers a salary range of $74,880 to $96,720, alongside comprehensive benefits, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in an Occupational Health and Safety role, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clear Police Record check for offences.
• Valid BC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage Occupational Health and Safety Program and initiatives.
• Conduct regular evaluations and revisions of safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team.

Skills

Experience in Occupational Health and Safety

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certification

Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) Certification

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) is one of 27 regional districts in BC. We are a local government that provides governance and delivers a wide range of services to people living in seven electoral areas and four member municipalities that include, the City of Prince George, the District of Mackenzie, and the Villages of McBride and Valemount. Our administrative office is in Prince George, in North Central, BC on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.

The Regional District has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, self-starting and energetic individual to join the Human Resources Department as the Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator, this is an exempt position and reports directly to the Manager of Human Resources.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

The Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Coordinator is a key partner in the delivery of a wide range of the Regional District's Health and Safety initiatives including OH&S Program management, compliance and training.

The OH&S Coordinator is responsible for conducting regular evaluation, and revisions as required, of the Regional District's Occupational Health and Safety Program, policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

The OH&S Coordinator reports to the Manager of Human Resources and is an active contributor on the Regional District's Human Resources team.

Travel within the Regional District will be a requirement of this position.

Qualifications And Experience

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety discipline or equivalent. A combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.
• A minimum of two years' experience in an Occupational Health and Safety role, preferably in a unionized environment and within a local government or other public sector organization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clear Police Record check for offences related to this
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certification or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) Certification.
• Valid BC driver's license.
  
  

Position Compensation

The salary range for this position is $74,880 to $96,720 (2024 rate) and will be commensurate with education and years of experience. In addition to a competitive salary, RDFFG offers a comprehensive benefits package, pension plan, and opportunities for professional career growth, along with support for work life balance through a flex time program and hybrid work opportunities.

We invite you to join our dynamic, innovative, collaborative and forward-thinking team to contribute to the Regional District's ongoing efforts to deliver quality community services and organizational strength and adaptability.

To find out more about the requirements of this exciting career opportunity visit the Careers page of our website - www.rdffg.ca

Please forward your cover letter and resume in confidence through the online posting.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Salary: $74880 - $96720 per year