Description
The Town of Bonnyville is located in the growing northeast region of Alberta. With a population of over 6,900 people, the Town of Bonnyville is experiencing a dynamic growth within its residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The position of Corporate Health and Safety Manager reports to the Director of Planning and Development. The position serves as a multi-functional position within the organization with regards to interaction with all Town departments.
Position summary:
Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, the Corporate Health and Safety Manager will be prepared to:
- develop and administer programs to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors to facilities owned and operated by the Town of Bonnyville;
- ensure facility compliance with health and safety regulations, policies and procedures; and to perform a variety of tasks related to assigned area of responsibility.
- ensure all departments are compliant with Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulations & Code
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparing a corporate wide Health and Safety Program for the Town of Bonnyville.
- Conducts and coordinates the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) Audit for the Town of Bonnyville
- Conducts new hire safety orientations
- Performs hazard identifications and assessments and ensures that all staff adheres to OH&S Act, Regulations and Code and WCB Case Management.
- Processes accident/incident investigation documentation and initiates WCB paperwork in conjunction with the HR department, as needed.
- Maintains safety training records for staff and tracks certification and required recertification dates in conjunction with the HR Department.
- Provides recommendations for relevant safety training for employees in support of the respective departments and staff position.
- Advises management in determining solutions and policies to address health and safety issues; recommends internal health and safety rules, policies and guidelines, working in conjunction with staff and or other OH&S governing bodies; evaluate and review operating procedures and safety precautions to minimize the potential for accident, injury or illness; prepare manuals and training outlines; implement approved rules, policies and guidelines.
Requirements
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years progressive safety experience in occupational health and safety setting with preference to a municipal environment.
- Post-Secondary Education with a completion of a recognized OH&S Management Certificate or Diploma Program (other equivalent combinations of education and work experience may be considered).
- Alberta Municipal Health and Safety certification, National Construction Safety Officer and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation is required.
- Excellent time management, organization and written/oral skills will be required;
- Interpersonal skills to work with staff, the public and interact with Council will be required;
- Current H2S, St. John Ambulance First Aid/CPR, WHMIS Train the Trainer and TDG Train the Trainer and Confined Space Entry Training.
- Possession and maintenance of an applicable valid driver’s license with a current drivers abstract.
- Sound working knowledge and understanding of Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Acts.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Experience in a municipal setting would be beneficial.
- Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
Salary & Benefits
The position is a non-union management position within the Town of Bonnyville. The Town of Bonnyville offers a competitive salary and benefits program. Starting Salary may vary dependant on qualifications of the successful candidate.
Contact
Email: hr@town.bonnyville.ab.ca
Human Resources Officer
Town of Bonnyville
Bag 1006, 4917-49th Avenue
Bonnyville Alberta
Canada T9N 2J7
Human Resources Officer
Town of Bonnyville
Bag 1006, 4917-49th Avenue
Bonnyville Alberta
Canada T9N 2J7
Other relevant information
Interested applicants should be forwarded their resumes and references in confidence on or before August 5, 2014 to:
All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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