Health and Safety Coordinator – City of Salmon Arm
Job Description
Health and Safety Coordinator
Full time (exempt)
The Place – A Small City with Big Ideas
Welcome to Salmon Arm, a vibrant city where a combination of beauty and forward thinking attracts adventurers, entrepreneurs and families of all ages. A place that’s open to innovative ways to do more, live more and make more of a difference.
Ranked #1 place to live in British Columbia and #6 in Canada (2019, Maclean’s Magazine), Salmon Arm, on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc people, is half way between Calgary and Vancouver on the shores of Shuswap Lake and offers authentic community, vibrant lifestyle and a thriving economy.
The Position – A Professional Opportunity to Join a Dynamic Team
We are looking for an individual excited about becoming a key member of our Corporate Services team that is focused on coordinating the City’s Health and Safety programs. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, you will be responsible for updating, developing, communicating and assist in implementing programs, procedures and safe work practices that affect the City’s Health and Safety program. The Health and Safety Coordinator will also provide information to management of all new legislative Health and Safety regulatory requirements.
The incumbent will also assist, coordinate and provide support to all safety related programs, systems and training and is the key contact for WorkSafe BC & the Disability Management Programs.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years working in a Health & Safety environment for a municipality in a unionized environment. Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and/or Safety. Certification related to an accredited Health & Safety program such as the CRSP designation (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) is an asset. Knowledge of the Worker’s Compensation Act and WorkSafeBC OHS regulations. Experience in accident investigations, safe work practices, workplace inspections and delivering of safety training to diverse work groups.
This position offers a salary range of $74,665 – $85,680 per year together with an attractive benefit package. Please visit our web site at www.salmonarm.ca for a full job description as well as additional background information on our community.
If you are interested in relocating to the lifestyle community of Salmon Arm and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we look forward to you contacting us or submitting your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources, City of Salmon Arm
E-mail: humanresources@salmonarm.ca
The posting will remain open until filled.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.