Safety Coordinator - Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver

About the role

The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the third largest public library system in Canada, with 800 staff members offering services at 21 branches across the city. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the Safety Coordinator takes the lead to conduct Occupational Health Safety assessments required by and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. This position is required to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and recommend changes to Library procedures relating to OH&S, maintaining a consulting relationship to Neighbourhood Services Managers, Branch Heads and Supervisors.

Day-to-day

As a member of the OH&S Committee, you will work collaboratively with other HR consultants, department managers, and supervisors. Daily responsibilities include:

• Implement and monitor compliance and safety initiatives with new or existing safety and health programs in consultation with City of Vancouver Safety Specialist
• Review and provide recommendations to ensure OH&S regulatory compliance through ongoing review including conducting audits and inspections
• Work with site supervisor on orders, draft response letter and ensure compliance with ongoing communication from WSBC
• Represent VPL on the OHS Committee and ensure follow up on all matters related to the committee
• Conduct an annual review of VPL’s Safety Program
• Conduct worksite and safety incident inspections as needed and make recommendations to ensure compliance
• Update and maintain documentation on training and a training program for Supervisors for the RSI Committee
• Manage and document all staff ergonomic issues and assessments, including ensuring ergonomics are addressed when relocating or renovating
• Provide training to VPL staff as per OHS requirements and deliver Safety Talks as required
• Conduct relevant annual assessments such as First Aid Assessment and Risk Assessment at all worksites
• Coordinate response to all OHS matters related to VPL to ensure follow through and completion
• Work with the Managers of Facilities and Security
• Clearly document and describe specific hazards and potential consequences to the hazards present in workspaces
• Develop, collect and report on appropriate metrics
• Review, edit or write work procedures related to ergonomic issues and assessments
• Communicate and listen to all staff and actively promote a workplace committed to Health and Safety
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Candidates must meet specific educational, experiential, and skill-based criteria to qualify for this position:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a formal health and safety program
• Certified or Registered safety designation is preferred (CRSP, CIH, ROH)
• A minimum of three years of full-time safety management or consultant experience preferred
• Experience conducting investigations and assessments for an organization or as a safety consultant
• Considerable experience interpreting and applying the BC Workers Compensation Act and the OH&S Regulation in organizations
• Experience working in a unionized or public sector organization an asset
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driver’s abstract
• Considerable knowledge of BC Workers Compensation Act and the OH&S Regulation
• Knowledge of municipal hazards and risks and applicable Regulations
• Ability to provide work direction and work as a team member
• Ability to work collaboratively and interact respectfully and persuasively with a variety of managers, employees and union leaders
• Ability to provide timely and effective service and meet deadlines
• Ability to prepare and deliver safety information to adult learners
• Ability to develop and write procedures
• Ability to work with a variety of computer programs including word-processing, spreadsheets and databases