People & Safety Coordinator – Healthcare Security

Securiguard Services Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Easy Commute

Fun Events Year-Round

Collaborative Culture

Training & Growth Opportunities

Purpose-Driven Work

Job summary

Securiguard Services Ltd. in Vancouver is seeking a motivated People & Safety Coordinator to join our team and support our Securicare healthcare security operations, primarily within the Vancouver Coastal Health portfolio.

This role blends human resources and occupational health and safety responsibilities, working closely with the People & Safety team, operational leadership, and frontline employees to support a safe, positive, and compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR, OH&S, Business Admin, or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant HR/OHS coordination experience.
• Knowledge of BC employment and WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, and incident reporting.
• Familiarity with unionized environments and collective agreements is an asset.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a contact for employees and managers on HR inquiries and policies.
• Assist with employee investigations, discipline, attendance, and engagement.
• Support leaves, accommodations, and HR documentation processes.
• Coordinate occupational health and safety programs and training.
• Assist with incident investigations, injury reporting, and WorkSafeBC claims.
• Support compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and safety policies.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/OH&S/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

WorkSafeBC portal

HR information systems

Job description

Securiguard is seeking a motivated and organized People & Safety Coordinator to join our team and support our Securicare healthcare security operations, primarily within the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) portfolio. This position combines human resources and occupational health and safety responsibilities, working closely with the People & Safety team, operational leadership, and frontline employees to support a safe, positive, and compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities

People & Employee Relations

• Serve as a point of contact for employees and operational managers regarding general HR inquiries, workplace concerns, and company policies.
• Assist with workplace investigations involving employee conduct, bullying, harassment, and other employee relations matters.
• Support operational managers with performance management, progressive discipline, attendance management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with employee relations matters in unionized and non-unionized environments, including grievances and the application of collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinate employee documentation relating to leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, disciplinary matters, and other HR processes.
• Support the implementation and administration of HR policies, procedures, and employee engagement initiatives.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Assist with the implementation and coordination of occupational health and safety programs across assigned healthcare security sites.
• Support workplace incident investigations, including injuries, near misses, workplace violence, and other safety-related concerns.
• Coordinate workplace injury reporting, WorkSafeBC claims, modified duties, and graduated return-to-work plans.
• Assist with workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits, ensuring identified concerns are documented and followed up on.
• Support the coordination of health and safety training, safety meetings, and employee awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records, monitor incident trends, and support compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and company safety policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in human resources, occupational health and safety, or a related coordination role.
• Basic knowledge of British Columbia employment legislation, WorkSafeBC regulations, and occupational health and safety practices.
• Experience supporting employee relations, workplace investigations, incident reporting, or WorkSafeBC claims is an asset.
• Familiarity with unionized work environments and collective bargaining agreements is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with HR information systems.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to assigned healthcare sites.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends based on operational requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.

Preferred Assets

• Previous experience in healthcare, security services, or another frontline operational environment.
• CPHR designation, occupational health and safety certification, or progress toward a related professional designation.

What's In It for You

• Easy Commute: We're right beside the SkyTrain - seriously, look for us on Google Maps.
• Fun Events Year-Round: From big celebrations to small get-togethers, we love finding reasons to celebrate.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, values-driven team where everyone has a voice and wants you to succeed.
• Training & Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning is part of who we are - expect workshops, micro-lessons, mentorship, and hands-on projects that build your skills for today and your career tomorrow.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of an award-winning organization recognized for its culture of respect, empathy, and accountability - where every person contributes to making people feel safe.

At Securiguard, we live by our R.E.A.C.H. values:

Respect · Empathy · Accountability · Courtesy · Honesty

At Securiguard, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and employee growth. This is more than just an administrative role-it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring a seamless and welcoming office environment.