Safety Coordinator II

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine service provider in North Vancouver seeks a full-time Safety Coordinator II to manage health and safety protocols. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in safety management and relevant certifications. Benefits include a competitive salary, health coverage, and job stability. This role requires a strong commitment to a proactive safety culture and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Free on-site gym

Pension plan matching

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in health and safety management systems.
• Experience in confined space entry and working at heights.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001:2018 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hazmat and safety audits to ensure compliance.
• Conduct training and orientation sessions for new employees.
• Liaise with emergency response agencies during incidents.

Skills

Hazard and risk assessments

Safety protocol training

Audit and compliance

Excellent communication

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health & Safety

CRSP, CSP, ROH, CIH certifications

Occupational First Aid Level 2 certification

Tools

EHS Management Information Systems

Microsoft Office/Windows

Job description

The Safety Coordinator II (Afternoon Shift) will coordinate and implement the health and safety management system for the organization while assisting in the development and implementation of programs, procedures, work instructions and forms in support of the Safety Management System.

The Coordinator is responsible for supporting the yard Safety Manager, providing advice and training on safety protocols, and conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance. The Coordinator will work closely with the yard Safety Manager, Human Resources, the Ability Management team and Labour Relations in closely handling worker injuries and any work accommodations.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

The following schedule is available:

• Afternoon: 3:00pm to 11:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Overview

The Safety Coordinator II will coordinate and implement the safety management system for the organization, and assist in developing and implementing programs, procedures, work instructions and forms in support of the Safety Management System.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, revises and implements site-specific programs, procedures and work instructions.
• Ensures all activities comply with site HSE requirements and legislation. Investigates accidents and near-misses and liaises with key stakeholders and management to identify causes and prevent recurrence through corrective actions.
• Provides advice and training on safety protocols and conducts inspections and audits to ensure compliance with organizational and government standards related to health and safety.
• Provides new employee and sub-contractor orientation sessions. Conducts site safety tours for visitors (customers, potential customers, contractors, government agencies, etc.).
• Maintains and analyzes records of workplace injuries, illness and absences to identify areas of concern and provide information required by regulatory agencies.
• Monitors conditions that could affect employee or contractor health, safety and environmental performance.
• Verifies completion of safety recommendations and requirements on site.
• Demonstrates understanding of and verifies compliance with safety standards, work practices, work permit requirements, and various safety systems.
• Assists in safety messaging for toolbox talks.
• Consults and supports internal and external required notifications (e.g., regulatory, incidents).
• Participates in the site emergency response team. Attends to emergencies and directs the workforce away from danger. Assists emergency personnel and liaises with local emergency response agencies.
• Aids injured workers in managing their recovery through stay-at-work principles that include suitable work accommodations.
• Assists injured workers with accommodations where returning to work through a Graduated Return to Work (GRTW) program.
• Liaises with Abilities Management and Supervision regarding appropriate scheduling and assignment of work accommodations following physical limitations for the injured.
• Assists in supporting ergonomic risk assessments, including identifying hazards and proposing appropriate solutions to limit risk to the workforce.
• Assists with investigating Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs) and with formulating solutions and processes to prevent similar injuries.
• Works in confined space environments.
• Promotes a proactive safety culture at all levels of the organization, with a heavy focus on employee engagement in the Safety Management System.
• Additional Safety related duties as may be assigned to support the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Health & Safety, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 5 years of relevant experience including developing, implementing and auditing health & safety management systems and field work.
• Demonstrated experience in hazard and/or risk assessments, including those required for working at heights and confined space entry.
• Any of the following certifications/designations: CRSP, CSP, ROH, CIH.
• Occupational First Aid Level 2 certification.
• Knowledge of regional health and safety legislation.
• Practical experience in a heavy industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 is an asset.
• Familiarity with EHS Management Information Systems (e.g., Intelex or similar).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities.
• Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office/Windows environment.
• Strong leadership ability and sound judgement.
• Ability to build relationships, trust and influence personnel at all levels.
• Capable of obtaining and maintaining both Controlled Goods Clearance and a NATO secret security clearance.

Benefits

• This is a full-time, permanent position. Seaspan offers job stability with long-term projects.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience, plus annual bonus and pension plan matching.
• Health and wellness benefits package including extended health care, dental, vision, life insurance, medical and parental leave coverage, childcare benefit, spending account, and EFAP.
• Free on-site gym and parking; complimentary shuttle service in North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $84,600 - $103,400. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers factors including the successful candidate's skills and experience, position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.