The District of Saanich, one of the most desirable places to live in Canada, is looking for a proven professional to create and coordinate prevention programs to minimize workplace injuries and illnesses. The OHS Prevention Coordinator provides inspection and other field services, interpretations and decisions to ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC requirements and COR standards. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for developing and providing training programs for staff and contractors to continuously improve a workplace health and safety system and promote an organization culture of safety, therefore playing a lead role in implementing COR maintenance audits and action plans.

This position leads and guides workplace parties in conducting hazard identifications, risk assessments, and in developing safe work procedures. The successful candidate will be required to apply a broad and diverse knowledge of OHS hazards and controls and the related legislative requirements. Excellent communication skills are essential to improve safety behaviours and build the District’s capacity to recognize hazards and minimize the risks of injury.

Requirements include: University Degree in a field related to Occupational Health and Safety; three years of health and safety experience in a municipal, construction or heavy industrial sector; certified with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP); certification(s) in one or more of the following – an industrial trade, ergonomics, disability management, construction safety officer or other certification related to OHS and possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence. Possession of an Occupational First Aid Level II certificate would be an asset. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $39.35 per hour with an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 competition 03.17 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7 (Fax 250-475-5550) or Email careers@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.