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Smoky Lake County

Risk, Safety & Security Coordinator

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) the Risk, Safety & Security Coordinator’s objective is to provide strategic leadership and direction to mitigate risk and ensure safety and security, by supporting, teaching, promoting, and maintaining safe and secure environments. The successful candidate will plan, organize, implement, and administer risk management, occupational health & safety, security programs, and emergency preparedness.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Collaborates with department leaders to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive risk management, security, and occupational health and safety as outlined in provincial legislation.
  • Elaborates and reviews the Health & Safety program and initiatives to ensure legislative compliance with appropriate federal, provincial, and municipal government legislation, including but not limited to: Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, and Alberta Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and
  • Regulations; and maintains current knowledge of all relevant codes, laws, and regulations related to risk management and security.
  • Oversees recurring safety, security, and risk inspections to ensure compliance and advises on recommended corrective measures and proposed changes to related policies and practices.
  • Monitors performance of the organization’s safety/security/risk practices, including lockdown and fire drills.
  • Researches and provides guidance for liability, security, and safety issues, including the development of policies, best practices, and procedures.
  • Prepares for litigated claims, assembles documents, gathers evidence, and conducts independent investigations as appropriate, and serves as the County’s witness.
  • Establishes, maintains, and ensures the delivery of security services as the liaison to the alarm system company.
  • Provides expertise in physical security, personal safety, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
  • Is appointed as the Director of Emergency Management (DEM), leading emergency: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery; and monitors the County’s Emergency Response Plans for currency and functionality.
  • Cultivates strong connections with all departments, external entities, and other regulatory agencies on matters related to emergency management, insurance, video surveillance, crime prevention, security, and health & safety.
  • Oversees and directs the monitoring of building life safety, mechanical, access control, and other alarms 24/7 and ensures appropriate actions are taken.
  • Integrates risk management, security, and safety advisory activities to optimize effectiveness, efficiencies, and uniformity of approach and standards.
  • Responds to public inquiries in regard to risk, safety, and security issues.
  • Provides reports, analyses, audits, or inspections as required, ensuring maintenance of records and statistics to support the pursuit of continual improvement.
  • Issues mandatory annual employee training and maintains employee training records.
  • Represents the County at committee meetings and public meetings, as required.
  • Performs other responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational goals and objectives, as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively more responsible, related and senior experience in risk management, loss prevention, occupational health safety, and physical/personal security.
  • Strong knowledge of risk management, ideally within the public sector.
  • An equivalent combination of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience and leadership may be considered.
  • Must possess a Class 5 operator’s license and provide a current abstract

ASSETS:

  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) instructor certification and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) instructor certification.
  • Health and Safety Management System internal or external auditor (Certificate of Recognition (COR) or ISO45001 or CSA Z1000).
  • Diploma in Environmental Technology or Environmental Professional Designation (EP).
  • Incident Command System (ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300) and Basic Emergency Management.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Strong communication profile with a reputation built on excellent listening, coaching, writing and public speaking skills.
  • Expertise in developing and implementing employee programs.
  • Ability to achieve results by working with groups from diverse environments, with varied perspectives regarding education program needs and interests.
  • Ability to create positive relationships, establish rapport, and influence various interest groups and stakeholders.
  • Proven record as an agent of change in achieving results using collaboration and interest-based approaches to problem-solving and conflict resolution.
  • Ability to frame problems and issues articulately and obtain results in ambiguous situations.
  • Exemplary management practices in stewardship of resources.
  • Political savvy, tact, and diplomacy skills.
  • Commitment to a strong work ethic and model servant leadership.
  • Sound understanding of the operational and budgetary challenges facing the County.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Applicants who are offered employment must have a clear Criminal Record Check before employment can be confirmed.

This is a full-time, permanent position that offers a competitive salary and benefits.


Submit your application in PDF format with the subject line: “Risk, Safety & Security Coordinator” by 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2024, in strict confidence to: Kevin Lucas, Chief Administrative Officer, at [email protected]

This competition may remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Updated: July 19, 2024