Safety Coordinator

TransLink; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company that has been a key player in Metro Vancouver's transit system for over 35 years. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support safety programs and policy development within a diverse and inclusive workforce. You will work closely with various departments to ensure compliance and promote safety initiatives, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a transit pass. If you are passionate about safety and want to make a difference in your community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Dental Insurance

Transit Pass

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Mentorship Programs

Access to Gym Facilities

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health & Safety required.
• 2 years of experience in safety program implementation and administration.

Responsibilities

• Support safety program and policy development.
• Coordinate administrative support for the safety department.
• Develop safety training materials aligned with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Safety Program Implementation

Policy Development

Communication Skills

Administrative Support

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

Responsibilities

OVERALL PURPOSE:

Provides support to safety program, policy development and implementation. Provides general coordination and administrative support to the safety department. Liaises with the training department in the development of safety related training materials and ensures they are aligned with regulatory and safety program requirements.

Liaises with the training department in the development of safety related training materials and ensures they are aligned with regulatory and safety program requirements.

Provides communications for the programs and services provided by the Safety, Environment and Emergency Management department. Promotes the programs; responds to employee, management, and other internal or external stakeholder inquiries; and interpreting the policies, procedures and the collective agreement provisions Supports and coordinates the implementation of incident investigation and audit compliances. Provides support to managers and supervisors to facilitate the implementation of programs in different departments. Supports the development of the metrics to track and measure the program implementation. Provides feedback on program performance to relevant stakeholders; monitors the corrective actions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Requires completion of post-secondary diploma in Occupational health & safety.

EXPERIENCE

Requires 2 years of experience in implementation and administration of safety program and policy development. A further period of up to six (6) months on the job is required to become familiar with the existing systems and processes.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site

Rate of Pay

Wage: $39.51 per hour

Please note: All new employees will be subject to a 6-week trainee rate at 75% of the hourly rate.

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corneror go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply.Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [e-mail].