Health, Safety & Environment Officer - Jobs in North Vancouver, BC

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Competition Number S18729PPosition Title Health, Safety & Environment OfficerPosition Number S99689Employee Group StaffPosition Status Regular Full-TimeStart Date 01/04/2022End Date (if applicable)Department FacilitiesAdditional NotesLocation North VancouverWorking with usAt Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a high-performing team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment.As a member of the Health, Safety & Environment team, you will be instrumental in creating and sustaining a culture of safety to our campuses, classrooms, and activities. Through the use of your subject matter expertise and your superior communication skills, you will coach our employees in safe work practices and help them incorporate these skills in their day to day world. You will be leading CapU’s safety programs, including: Ergonomics, Floor Warden, Contractor Safety, Safety Training, Violence Prevention, Injury, and Investigation programs. This will involve delivering training and drills; auditing, inspecting and investigating; assessing safety factors; and consulting qualified persons. We are looking for someone to help us continue to build our culture of safety and exceptional experiences for our employee and student community. You will work with an professional and engaged department, an engaged community and an impactful executive team.Do you share our purpose and passionWhat you’ll do

• Acts as an expert information resource and coach to Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees, employees, and leaders, in the interpretation and application of internal safety standards, and external safety and environmental regulations; including subject matters where situations are unique, complex or involve potentially higher risk.

• Develops, health, safety and environment policies, and safe work procedures in consultation with management, including protocols for safety and environmental audits and inspections.

• Monitors and enforces adherence to University’s Safety and Environmental Management systems by all employees as well as contractors.

• Monitor changes in internal and external environments making recommendations for improvement to address any new/emerging safety and environmental hazard exposures. Assesses impacts and ensures compliance with existing work practices and standards.

• Provides detailed safety and environmental requirements/learning needs to support the design and facilitates delivery of select Health & Safety hazard-specific training.

What you’ll bring

• Education, training and experience equal to post-secondary education with at least a Certificate from an accredited OHS school or relevant field.

• At least 3 years of recent related experience in Occupational Health & Safety and/or relevant trades experience within an intermediate to large organization. (Experience in providing these services in a in a post-secondary setting will be seen as an asset.)

• Working knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and standards.

Required Licences, Certificates & Regitrations:

• Tickets in: Confined Space, Fall Protection, Arial Platforms, and Occupational First Aid Level 1 are considered an asset

• Professional designation such as (CRSP, CHSO or CHSC) are considered an asset

• Valid BC Driver’s License Class 5

For more informationFor more information, please see the complete job description.BenefitsAt Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life.Take a sneak peek to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.Days and Hours of WorkThis is a Tuesday – Saturday shift – 35 hours per week as per departmental schedule.This position may include evenings, and non-standard work weeks as per operational needs.Bridge Period (if applicable)Pay Group 20Salary$4,443 per month (with increments to a max of $4,998 per month).Based on 35 hours per week.Union MoveUPJob Open Date 11/22/2021Job Close Date 12/13/2021Open Until Filled NoQuick Apply

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