Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Canada West Ski Areas Association; Banff; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ski resort association in Banff is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist. This senior role focuses on maintaining a safe work environment by developing health and safety programs, conducting inspections, and coordinating training. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and 3-10 years of experience in health and safety, particularly in the recreation and tourism sectors. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years’ experience in HSE or recreation/tourism field.
• Proficient in computer systems and document control.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement health and safety training programs.
• Conduct HS inspections and audits.
• Lead incident reporting and follow-ups.

Skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Incident reporting

Leadership

Education

Degree or technical diploma in HS, HSE, or related field

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist is a senior supervisory role, consistently striving towards a healthy work environment for employees, volunteers, contractors, and visitors of the Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort. This role will demonstrate leadership through HS program development and by providing direction and guidance at Sunshine’s work sites. The OHS Specialist reports to the Vice-President, Legal and Compliance, and liaises frequently with all Resort departments, suppliers, and contracted personnel.

Job Functions

The primary function of this role is to review, develop, and implement standard training and programming designed to mitigate common risks inherent to a large ski resort operation. The OHS Specialist will also work alongside Managers and Supervisors to collaboratively develop and augment department-specific training.

Performing period HS inspections and audits of physical sites, worker responsibilities and job functions, and additional aspects of the work environment.

Taking a leading role in incident reporting and follow-up investigations.

Providing an administration and oversight function of the SSV Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Maintaining current knowledge of OHS standards and best practices.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:
Organizing the collection of HS-related data.
Managing a budget, ordering common HS inventory, and coordinating third-party service providers.
Ensuring documentation is completed in a timely manner.
Be involved, where required, in HS-related performance management, and additional investigations and inspections.

No written job description can anticipate all responsibilities! Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

Experience/Requirements
The successful candidate will have a degree or technical diploma in HS, HSE, or a related field. A CRSP, CSP, or NCSO designation is an asset for this role.
3-10 years’ experience in HSE and experience in the recreation and tourism field or similar industry. A combination of training and experience will be considered alongside a career trajectory with exposure to varied industries, work environments, and a seasonal or young workforce.
Proven ability to manage a schedule, complete task work in a timely manner, and be in the field.
Proficient in computer systems, applications, and document control, and developing HSE content that can be delivered online and in-person.
The ability to communicate effectively and objectively, in English (written and verbally) with a range from entry-level staff to senior company representatives and regulatory personnel is a must.
Maintain professional conduct on/off-duty and when knowingly acting as a company representative.
Effectively provide training, support, and assistance to others.
Must be neat, alert, punctual, and dependable.

Additional considerations will be reviewed with candidates selected for pre-screening.