Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

Overview

Reporting to the Program Manager, Health & Safety, the Occupational Health & Safety advisor serves as a technical expert and advisor in the area of Occupational Health and Safety and industrial hygiene.

• Review, interpret and provide advice on occupational health and safety regulations and standards to guide development of safety programs and initiatives.
• Conduct safety audits and hazard and risk reduction assessments in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations. Identify and work with supervisors to ensure corrective actions are carried out to eliminate or mitigate risks.
• Lead, participate, and oversee progression of workplace incident investigations to comply with regulatory requirements; develop and implement actions and strategies to mitigate future incidences.
• Conduct regular reviews of the Health and Safety program as part of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Assist in the implementation of Health and Safety programs within City departments as required.
• Conduct ergonomic or industrial hygiene assessments. Review and implement appropriate corrective measures to identify prevention activities.
• Conduct research into safe operating practices and standards and develop site safety plans. Research content, develop and deliver various safety training courses in compliance with safety regulations.
• Prepare safety policy, safe work procedures, and programs. Implement and monitor the same.
• Conduct field inspections to assess work practices and ensure operating practices are safe and conform to applicable regulations and procedures; report corrective action(s), develop site-specific inspection protocols.
• Provide technical advice to all Works Yard departments regarding WorkSafeBC Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and City safety procedures; ensure uniform application of existing procedures.
• Support the Joint Occupational Health & Safety committee as an advisor; conduct regular assessments of the committee’s performance in relation to objectives and identify and implement improvements.
• Support disability claims management by coordinating with Health Care Providers and Work Safe BC concerning graduated return to work (GTRW) plans for injured workers.
• Support in organizational safety initiatives or other duties as required for the position.

• Knowledge of the Worker’s Compensation Act, WorkSafeBC OH&S regulations and claims management.
• Knowledge of and ability to compare collective agreements, standards, and regulatory requirements and provide guidance on methods to address the determined need.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice and support to managers, supervisors, employees and Health & Safety committee representatives.
• Ability to lead workplace inspections, and investigations.
• Ability to conduct or lead industrial hygiene assessment.
• Ability to pull data and develop database reports to track safety program activities.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sound judgement and demonstrate excellent public relations and knowledge to all internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work well under pressure, and deal with stressful situations with professionalism.
• Ability to maintain discretion when working with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Skilled in written and oral communication/interpretation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and agencies
• Proficiency in Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, People Soft, IPS, and REDMS or similar Document Management System.
• Ability to compile, draft and maintain case files, correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, presentations, statistics and minutes in accordance with City documentation requirements.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities within tight time frames.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent relationship building skills are necessary to be able to foster and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check.

• A minimum of 2 years of related industry related experience.
• Completion of an Occupational Health and Safety Diploma or Certificate, along with registration as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician or combination of similar education. Eligibility for Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.

Work is performed in an office environment with field visits as required.