Health and Safety Coordinator (Canada Summer Job)

Reporting to the Health and Safety Director, the Health and Safety Coordinator (Canada Summer Job) will support the maintenance and development of our internal health and safety program, working to improve the health and safety of workers across all our locations. 

Location:  Calgary Centre
Project Number: # 021389366
Position Type: Seasonal Employment Full-Time (8 weeks)
Schedule: 35 hours per week 
Reporting to: Health and Safety Director
Number of Positions to Fill: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the Health and Safety Director with the maintenance of our health and safety program 


• Fostering a positive occupational health and safety culture within the organization: 
  
  
  
  • Be an ambassador for safety, leading by example 
  
  
  • Creating and sharing engaging safety presentations/meetings/bulletins/topics 
  
  
  • Encouraging safety dialogue/communication 
  
  
  • Addressing safety questions and concerns 
  
  
  
  


• Supporting with site inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions 


• Reviewing and responding promptly to incidents, working with the Health and Safety Director to investigate and implement preventative measures 


• Maintaining and updating safety software as needed: staff profiles/permissions, training records, incidents, inspections, and statistics 


• Conducting research and gathering information as needed  


• Assisting with implementing new health and safety initiatives  


• Assisting with health and safety manual updates as needed 


• Assisting with safety policy and procedure development as needed 


• Assisting with safety policy and procedure reviews and updates as needed 


• Assisting with formal hazard assessments as needed 


• Assisting with fire and emergency response plans as needed 


• Ensuring appropriate PPE is available across the organization as required 


• Training: 
  
  
  
  • Leading safety orientations, in-person and online 
  
  
  • Providing leader training on safety requirements and responsibilities  
  
  
  • Assisting with the development of internal training modules/presentations 
  
  
  • Coordinating internal and external safety training as needed 
  
  
  • Providing ongoing safety guidance and support  
  
  
  
  


• Establishing, coordinating, or maintaining health and safety committees across AB, BC, and SK: 
  
  
  
  • Ensuring committees are in compliance with provincial legislation 
  
  
  • Leading, attending, or supporting online health and safety committee meetings 
  
  
  • Recruiting new committee members as needed 
  
  
  • Scheduling committee meetings 
  
  
  • Preparing meeting agendas 
  
  
  • Recording committee meeting minutes  
  
  
  
  


• Working with leaders to ensure compliance for each site by: 
  
  
  
  • Completing/reviewing/updating formal site-specific hazard assessments 
  
  
  • Completing/reviewing/updating site-specific emergency response procedures 
  
  
  • Confirming emergency response drills are being conducted as required 
  
  
  • Establishing or maintaining health and safety committee representation 
  
  
  • Completing site inspections as required 
  
  
  • Completing timely incident investigations 
  
  
  
  


• Administrative support: 
  
  
  
  • Data entry and other clerical tasks 
  
  
  • Maintaining and organizing or updating files and databases 
  
  
  • Responding to emails and other inquiries  
  
  
  • Coordinating meetings and events 
  
  
  • Preparing correspondence, documents, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations 
  
  
  • Scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements 
  
  
  • Conducting research and gathering information 
  
  
  
  


• Other duties as assigned 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Working towards professional safety designation is considered an asset 


• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) experience is considered an asset 


• Knowledge/experience with Occupational Health and Safety legislation (AB, BC, & SK) is considered an asset 


• Enthusiastic about health and safety 


• Strong oral and written communication skills 


• Strong public speaking/presenting skills 


• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and prioritize  


• Strong critical thinking skills 


• Proficient computer skills and thorough understanding of the Microsoft Office suite 


• Able to pick up and implement new skills quickly and adapt to change 


• Self-motivated team player who is able to work independently  


• Positive and professional work ethics which include: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence 


• Must be able to relate well with people from diverse backgrounds 


• Interest in Human Services, change-making, and working with a vulnerable population considered an asset 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office Setting: administrative duties, extended computer use, sitting, reaching, standing, minimal lifting, walking 


• Mental effort: moderate, periods of high-volume workload 


• Fast-paced and demanding work environment 


• Working off-site may be required from time to time (site visits, audits, inspections, investigations) 


• Employment Security Check is required 


• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from our statement of faith. 


• Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person.  This may be in a raised voice, or in seeing unpredictable behaviour up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive. 
  
  
  
  • Training on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions.  Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comment
  
  
  
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed


• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.


• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

**ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA SUMMER JOBS** 

• Please do not apply if all these conditions are not met


• Be between 18 and 30 years of age


• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment


• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations


• Not a member of the Immediate Family of the Employer or a member of the Immediate Family of an officer or director of the Employer


• International students are not eligible participants


• For more information about Canada Summer Jobs: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth

 NOTE 

• Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.


• We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.


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