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Employment Opportunity

Health and Safety Advisor

Are you ready for a career where you can truly make a difference in your workplace? We’re on the lookout for a Health and Safety Advisor who’s not only passionate about keeping people safe but also eager to tackle the unique challenges that come with the role. If you’re someone who prioritizes safety, enjoys collaborating with diverse teams, and has a knack for connecting with everyone you meet— while keeping things fun—we want to hear from you! Are you up for the challenge of providing top- notch service while implementing positivity and team building within our organization? If so, we invite you to submit your resume, as detailed below.

This position is a full-time, on-site role (Three Hills, Alberta)

Position Summary

The Health and Safety Advisor reports to the Manager of People and Culture and develops and maintains the County’s Health and safety program, including hazard identification and control, inspection, incident investigation, audits, training, education, policies, and procedures. The advisor also ensures the County’s compliance with applicable federal and provincial legislation.

Key Duties

  • Maintains the County’s Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements
  • Provide input into and/or draft safety policies for approval
  • Updates Health and Safety Manuals and program documentation, including SDS sheets
  • Develops and implements communications for all staff on safety-related issues, updates Safety Bulletin Boards, and contributes to the staff newsletter
  • Acts as a resource for all departments on workplace safety issues
  • Assists in the preparation of reports and presentations
  • Provides input into the Health & Safety budget and manages budgeting expenditures
  • Maintains PPE inventory and orders additional equipment as needed
  • Assists in the development of Contractor Safety Manual
  • Collaborates with HR and Payroll on the administration and management of WCB claims, including claims monitoring and providing support for return-to-work programs

Health & Safety Training

  • Plans and implements required safety training programs for all employees
  • Delivers orientation to employees on safety program and guidelines
  • Maintains employee training and safety records (e.g. Training, orientation)
  • Participates in the development of Emergency Management training
  • Collaborates with departments to orientate the prime contractors or others hired by the County on the County’s general safety program guidelines

Education

  • High school diploma [required]
  • Post-secondary certificate or diploma in OH&S [asset]
  • Certification or working towards certification with Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP) [required]
  • Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Auditor Certification [required]
  • Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner, Advisor, or Alberta Construction Safety Officer designation or working towards designation [required]
  • Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Experience

  • 5+ years direct experience in occupational health & safety
  • Experience working with Partners in Injury Reduction (PIR) programs and implementing safe work procedures, practices, and policies
  • Experience working with WCB Act, Occupational Health and Safety Code and Regulations and relevant knowledge of Labour Laws
  • Experience working with municipal governments [asset]

What do we offer?

  • Competitive pay
  • Group Health Benefits
  • Local Authority Pension Plan
  • Engaging and empowering work environment
  • Strong policies and a supportive atmosphere
  • Fun and friendly environment
  • Investment in team building and culture-focused
  • Training and career development opportunities

We encourage you to include an introductory letter with your resume, highlighting your creative solutions to a safety challenge within your organization. We’d also love to hear about innovative ideas you’ve implemented to enhance the safety culture in your organization. Your experiences and insights are important to us, so please share how you’ve made a difference!

Please apply through our online portal on our website: www.kneehillcounty.com

Closing Date: September 4, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be entitled to work in Canada legally and reside (or be willing to) in the general area

Updated August 15, 2024

Employment Opportunity

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.

Updated July 19, 2024