Job Description
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
The District of West Vancouver (the District) is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil- Waututh Nation), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation). The District is comprised of dedicated staff that deliver services, operate facilities, and run programs that enhance the well- being of its community. The District is seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive, and livable community.
The Human Resources Division provides the District of West Vancouver employees with information, services, programs and advice on labour relations, recruitment, training and development, attendance awareness, employment services, payroll, compensation, benefits administration, and health and safety.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Occupational Health + Safety Specialist, will be accountable for planning, developing, and implementing occupational health & safety programs and policies to maintain the WorkSafe BC Certificate of Recognition (COR).
This is a hands-on role for an experienced, enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for occupational health and safety, and interest and/or experience in Human Resources and/or Labour Relations. The successful candidate will have an Occupational Health and Safety Diploma (and/or a related degree) as well as the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, supplemented by a minimum of five years of relevant work experience. The successful candidate will have direct experience in the planning, development, and implementation of health and safety programs within a public sector setting. Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.
This position is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The salary for this position is $91,600 – $103,100 per year. The District offers an optional compressed work week schedule as well as excellent pension and benefit plans. The successful candidate is required to supply a Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials. A personal vehicle and a valid BC Driver’s License are required.
EXPERIENCE
- Health + Safety programs development
- Health + Safety management
- OHS legislation
- Public sector service
- COR
- Safety investigations
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Collaborative
- Relationship management
- Strong organizational skills
- CRSP preferred
- Developing + delivering safety training
- Sound judgement
CONTACT DETAILS
Harbour West Consulting believes equity, diversity and inclusion are essential for the organizations we serve to achieve the business goals they strive for. We believe that everyone – no matter their gender, racialized identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, political beliefs, family status, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, or Indigenous status – should have equitable access to jobs and opportunities. We strive to ensure the recruitment process unfolds in a fair, transparent, timely and open manner to include individuals previously underrepresented or discouraged from participating.
Should you be interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity with the District of West Vancouver, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume and letter of introduction, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca. We will respond to all who express interest.
TO APPLY
Letter of introduction & resume via email to Harbour West Consulting