Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on January 30, 2017 at 4:30 PM Job ID: E17-01 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Finance & Corporate Services Job Description: Be Part of the Story. At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. Key to our ongoing success is providing an environment that is inclusive and maximizes the diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, where every member of our team feels valued, respected and empowered. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our organization is currently growing and evolving in a dynamic way. Our City Council has adopted a new, leading edge Official Community Plan, and a forward thinking and ambitious Strategic Plan that provides us with a blueprint for our community???s ongoing growth and prosperity. Abbotsford is an exciting place to be right now. Be part of the story. Join our team today. We have a unique opportunity for a skilled and motivated safety professional to join our team as the Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator (OHSC). Reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, the OHSC will provide safety expertise to City departments, assist to develop and implement the City???s Occupational Health and Safety initiatives and foster a strong proactive safety culture. The wide diversity of our City services require an energetic team player with the ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with all City staff, WorkSafe representatives, industry counterparts and external consultants. Key responsibilities include: ??? Assist in accident/incident investigations and ensure completion of follow up actions ??? Research, plan, organize and/or conduct safety training programs ??? Facilitate and oversee workplace inspections ensuring regulatory safety compliance ??? Coordinate MSDS/SDS library for controlled products ??? Assist with action plan completion to obtain/maintain COR certification ??? Assist to ensure City compliance with OHS regulation, legislation, policy and best practices. As the ideal candidate you have: ??? A Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety ??? Comprehensive knowledge of WorkSafeBC, OHS and other applicable safety regulations ??? Minimum 3 years??? experience in a similar role in a unionized environment, municipal experience an asset ??? Strong computer skills ??? Valid Class 5 BC Driver???s Licence and a safe driving history. ??? Strong customer service focus, superior communication and interpersonal skills This opportunity offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience . At the City of Abbotsford we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. To apply, please visit us online at www.abbotsford.ca/careers Closing Date: January 30, 2017 Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Opening Date: January 17, 2017 08:30 AM Closing Date: January 30, 2017 04:30 PM Back