Overview

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Drive health and safety initiatives that support achievement of organizational goals

Ensure that Connective meets regulatory and accreditation requirements including Occupational Health & Safety requirements

Lead the organization’s Critical Incident Stress Management Program, the Organization’s in House Counsellor Program, the Accessibility Committee, and other initiatives related to mental health and well being

Ensure best practices are in place for work safe practices included management of refusal of work situations and Organizational Health and Safety handbooks

Advice, direct, educate and train managers about Health and Safety best practices, the role they play and expectations around the management role

Continually monitoring, trending, and analyzing safety performance: recommending and assisting in implementing mitigate measures for the work as required

Facilitate safety meetings and other meetings to communicate health and safety related information to the various levels of the organization

Lead all incident investigations and prepare reporting, root cause analysis and follow-up of the recommendations. Informs management and supervisory personnel of the overall accident trends

Collect health and safety related data and report back to senior leadership

Act as employer lead for the Occupational Health and Safety Committee and the Communicable Disease Committee

Provide consultation, education, and interpretation of various guidelines and processes to management

Perform safety audits and inspect work areas, offices, and job sites to identify possible safety issues

Ensure that required safe work practices and safe job procedures are in place across all sites

Periodically review and update risk/hazard assessments for all Connective’s sites, ensuring all programs and locations are covered

Review WorkSafeBC claims, participate in investigations including unsafe work claims, notify, and report to WorkSafeBC as required

Keep current on all safety legislation and regulations relevant to industry and evaluate policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety program and government legislation and regulation

Assist in the development of Site-Specific Safety Plan to ensure it meets or exceeds all applicable requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS

Function independently, while remaining a crucial member of the support team

Adhere to Connective policies and procedures

Be available to visit and travel to all Connective sites as required

Be available to work flexible hours as needed. May include some evenings/weekends, as determined by the regional office needs and schedules

Skills and Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a related field and 3-5 years’ work experience managing health and safety or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation

Expert knowledge of the concepts and best practices of Occupational Health and Safety, and Environment management.

Expert knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations related to occupational health and safety management in the social services sector

Ability to analyze complex issues and develop recommendations using facilitation and consensus building

Proven ability to cultivate a successful team environment

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check

Ability to successfully pass a reference check

First Aid Level 1

Valid driver’s license

Proof of Covid-19 vaccination

WHAT WE OFFER?

Committed Living Wage Employer

Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan

Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments

Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management

Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday

Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)