Safety Learning & Development Coordinator

Medavie; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Safety Learning & Development Coordinator to enhance vehicle safety programs. In this pivotal role, you will lead initiatives that ensure safe driving practices and effective training for staff across Nova Scotia. You will oversee the recruitment and management of Safety Coaches, develop educational resources, and coordinate safety training for specialty vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety culture within a vital service sector. If you are passionate about safety and possess strong leadership skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in driver training or safety program management.
• Class 4 driver’s license and excellent driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and education for vehicle safety programs.
• Oversee provincial Vehicle Safety Program and Safety Coaches.
• Deliver safety training for specialty system vehicles.

Skills

Driver Training

Safety Program Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Two-Year Relevant Post-Secondary Diploma

Formal Education as an Adult Educator

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Safety Learning & Development Coordinator

Safety Learning & Development Coordinator

Location: NS Dartmouth

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R-253312

Position Type: Permanent

Company: Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Manager, OHS & Business Continuity, the incumbent will be responsible for leading planning, education, monitoring, reporting, and innovation for the EMCI Safety Programs, focusing on vehicle safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate leadership to effectively coach and provide support to colleagues within safety and vehicle operation.
• Oversee the provincial Vehicle Safety Program.
• Recruit, oversee, and schedule approximately 20 Safety Coaches (casual) across the province.
• Work with internal partners to develop and provide education and resources for the Safety Coaches.
• Review, maintain and develop documentation for the Vehicle Safety Program.
• Create knowledge translation resources for practice and policy-making in system safety and safe vehicle culture.
• Participate in safety and vehicle-related committees and groups.
• Coordinate and/or deliver initial new employee driver and safe vehicle operation training.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training for specialty system vehicles.
• Work with Clinical Services to develop safety-related curriculum.
• Serve as the main point of contact with Coaching Systems for online CEVO courses.
• Coordinate and/or deliver remedial safe driver training and evaluation as required.
• Assist in the development and oversee delivery of an employee driver performance reporting mechanism.
• Perform audits on individual driver performance reports and provide feedback.
• Analyze KPIs to ensure compliance and proactively identify trends.
• Provide dashboards to summarize trends to all staff levels.
• Report on employee driver performance and manage driver evaluations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years of experience in driver training or similar safety program management.
• Two-year relevant post-secondary diploma or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience leading a vehicle safety program.
• Formal education as an adult educator.
• Formal driver education training/certification.
• Excellent driving record.
• Experience delivering driver training in both classroom and practical environments.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Must have a Class 4 driver’s license.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data management.
• Knowledge of Motor Vehicle and related Nova Scotia Regulations and Acts.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, and other racialized groups. Candidates who identify as being from these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.