Corporate Safety Services Officer

The County of Newell is currently accepting applications to join our Corporate Safety Services Department (Permanent Full Time) as our new Corporate Safety Services Officer. This is a permanent full-time position operating out of the County of Newell but providing safety-related services to both the County of Newell and the City of Brooks through a shared service agreement.

If you are passionate about safety and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this is the job for you! As our new Corporate Safety Services Officer, you will be responsible for providing professional, administrative, and technical support to the Manager of Corporate Safety Services and will be responsible for managing the detailed activities of corporate safety services.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Duties include the following:

Assisting in all aspects of occupational health and safety including, but not limited to injury prevention; risk management; accident investigation; disability management; and the enforcement of health and safety policies.

Providing technical advice, coaching, guidance and mentoring to employees on safe work practices, and safety initiatives.

Assisting with the preparation, coordination, and conduction of internal and external Health & Safety Management System Audits per Certifying Partner cycle.

Delivering general health and safety orientations and safety training to County of Newell and City of Brooks staff.

Requirements:

Preference will be given to applicants possessing:

High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field from a recognized institution.

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in creating, implementing, and maintaining safety/risk management programs, preferably in a municipal setting.

Skills and experience in workplace injury prevention would be an asset.

Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) internal auditor certification, or the ability and willingness to obtain this certification.

Strong public speaking skills including the ability to prepare and deliver in-house safety and risk training.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

In-depth knowledge of Adobe, PowerPoint, Laserfiche, eCompliance, and Visio would be preferred.

Standard First Aid and CPR certification.

Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.

The County of Newell offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP), and Health and Wellness Benefits. Salary is negotiable but will be based on qualifications and level of experience.

A clean criminal records check, driver's abstract and pre-employment drug screening test will be required before an offer of employment is presented to the successful applicant. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence including salary expectations and 3 references. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Employer Contact:

Name: Human Resources Email: HR@newellmail.ca

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: May 17, 2022
Closing Date: June 16, 2022