Safety Coordinator Job at Washington Corporations (Kitimat)

Job Description

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe workplace for HaiSea Marine employees. This is achieved through providing subject matter expertise to safety personnel, employees, supervisors, managers, customers and contractors on all aspects of occupational health and safety as well as on workplace hazards and high-risk activities. In addition, this role is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring compliance with safety-related policies and other administrative controls for the division and facilitation of a positive cultural and behavioural change in the workplace.

Job Responsibility

Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) on all aspects of safety, health and in some cases environment, including the Seaspan ULC Safety Management System
Provides expertise for the development of administrative controls in conjunction with the joint Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) committees
Continuous collaboration with management, safety and health committees, unionized employees, major customers and contractors for the company regarding proactive solutions to safety and health related problems
Provides expertise to ensure that the workplace meets all applicable occupational health and safety standards
Provides leadership and guidance to the ship Safety Officers and shore-based workers
Coordinates workplace audits and inspections (shore and shipboard) to evaluate compliance with regulatory standards, best practices and Seaspan ULC corporate policies
Interfaces with the client regarding client-specific safety-related requirements, reporting and record keeping
Seeks to understand the safety culture and behaviours that drive how work is performed and managed in the workplace
Educates, coaches and challenges workers and supervisors with respect to their roles and responsibilities in workplace health and safety
Monitors the training matrix to ensure workers and supervisors comply
Raises awareness about administrative controls domiciled in Compass among workers and supervisors
Advises on how to modify or improve processes to better manage risks and hazards
Prepares reports on hazard recognition, evaluation and control based on analysis and interpretation of accident data and/or safety concerns
Serves as HSEQ SME for management and employees regarding hazard identification, and control especially unusual or high-risk work activities
Advises workers and supervisors on hazard recognition, hazard controls, subsequent risk and related safety matters
Investigates serious accidents/incidents to determine what happened
Provides support for the Emergency Response Team during and after major incidents

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Health & Safety, Ergonomics, Occupational Hygiene or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or an equivalent certification (such as CSP, ROH, or CIH) is preferred
A minimum of 5 years of occupational health and safety-related experience in an industrial unionized setting
Experience developing and implementing Safety Management Systems
Thorough knowledge of all applicable Federal and Provincial legislations regarding Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), Marine OH&S, plus any other relevant laws and regulations
Effective time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills including understanding the accident phenomenon
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively transfer knowledge to a diverse group of learners
Must be able to work independently and initiate new ideas to challenge the status quo
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Must be able to coach, facilitate and influence a cultural and behavioural change in the workplace
Demonstrated capacity to work in a team, provide situational leadership and communicate effectively both in formal and informal settings
Strong computer word processing and spreadsheet skills
Ability to trend and analyze statistics and recommend improvements
Auditing skills, knowledge or experience, is recommended
Valid Class 5 drivers license required

Nice to have

Experience in the marine transportation industry is an asset
Candidates currently working toward a CRSP, CSP, ROH, or CIH designation will also be considered

What we offer

Annual bonus
Pension plan matching
Extended health care (paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
Dental care
Vision care
Life insurance
Medical leave coverage
Parental leave coverage
$500 personal spending account
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Northern Living Allowance (for employees working in Kitimat, BC as part of HaiSea's contract with LNG Canada)

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