COORDINATOR, SITE SAFETY

Position Summary

Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Workplace Health & Safety department.

Aligned with Northern Health’s strategic plan, and in accordance with the organizations’ vision and values, the Coordinator, Site Safety works with designated Operation Leaders collaboratively and proactively to plan for facility specific safety program activities and monitor metrics for compliance and outcomes. The Coordinator proactively participates in the coordination and implementation of health and safety actions and initiatives at designated Northern Health sites. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the operational manager(s) in meeting organizational objectives, in addition to maintaining compliance with OH&S standards and regulations.

The Coordinator enhances partnerships with key stakeholders at a variety of levels to ensure that deliverables and targets are met. This position will provide ongoing assistance to senior operational leadership teams (as designated) and liaises with site leadership staff and physicians.

Starting salary will be approximately from $65,884 to $82,355 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Dawson Creek Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education.

Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related discipline plus three (3) years of progressive health and safety experience in a large unionized organization, preferably in a health care environment.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated knowledge of current health and safety legislation, regulations and statutes
• Knowledge of OH&S best practices and trends
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and delegate work to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to provide effective coordination and guidance.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.