Safety Coordinator (1-year Term) - Jobs in Merritt, BC

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Company DescriptionMerritt B.C. is nestled in the stunning Nicola Valley, surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. Merritt is a small, caring and resilient city featuring an abundance of outdoor recreation and leisure amenities to keep the whole family entertained, big-city amenities and short commutes.The City of Merritts strategic orientation is to grow as a progressive, attractive, economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable city. Our team is diverse and forward-thinking; we are committed to inclusive, collaborative, and innovative approaches to meet challenges, achieve our mission, and make a difference in the community.Our strength comes from our skilled and dedicated employees and commitment to our values. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to the community we serve.Job DescriptionThe City of Merritt has an exciting opportunity a Safety Coordinator to join the HR team in a one-year term to cover a leave of absence.Our Safety Coordinator acts as a resource who partners with the joint health and safety committee and across departments to promote a safety culture by supporting continuous improvement of standards, practices, knowledge, habits and commitment. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you mitigate risks by assisting and leading risk assessments and investigations in the field and preparing and revising safety standards and procedures, job safety analysis and safe work practices. You also conduct research and liaise with consultants as necessary to ensure we hit it out of the park on the technical aspects and best practices.In this role, you maintain the OH&S program and formats. You also monitor the effectiveness of safety programs in the field by reviewing data and compliance with OH&S standards. Your success comes from your self-starter approach, your analytical and critical thinking skills and your ability to learn. You give context to the data that makes the information useful to advise and provide advice and recommendations for continuous improvement.In this role, you will also assist in assessing training needs and coordinate with training providers to arrange suitable training programs and methods, manage records and provide administrative and clerical support for the team.QualificationsYou have graduated with a degree or diploma in OH&S or a related field and are passionate about OH&S. You may be working towards a CRSP, CIH or ROH Designation (or eligible to apply, an asset). You also have your Occupational First Aid Level II or III Certification.Your customer service orientation, strong interpersonal communication, creativity, analytical and critical thinking skills, combined with your understanding of OH&S and comfort with and ability to adapt to new technologies and software, are the foundational skills youll use and build in this exciting role.A valid BC drivers licence and satisfactory driving record are essential. In addition, for new hires and those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, employment is conditional on a satisfactory police information check.Additional InformationJoin our team!The total compensation for this position includes a rate of pay between $28.77 to 29.34 per hour in addition to comprehensive extended health benefits and group insurance coverage, well-being benefits, an employee and family assistance plan (EAP) and exclusive perks.If you are a safety-minded individual with a strong work ethic and customer service orientation who takes pride in contributing to a teams success, we invite you to apply.We are actively recruiting for this position. For full consideration, please apply today. The City of Merritt is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, for City of Merritt news, career opportunities and upcoming events!Quick Apply

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