Workplace Health & Safety Advisor
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Advisor
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Workplace Health and Safety
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie WHS Office
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Negotiable Location: Within North Zone
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-JAN-2025
- Date Available: 10-FEB-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $30.00
- Maximum Salary: $51.54
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
The ideal candidate will possess an Occupational Health and Safety degree, diploma, or certificate, with a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. Candidates who are actively pursuing their CRSP designation are eligible, if they are enrolled in an accredited program with a commitment to complete it within two years. Proof of enrollment may be required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
The WHSBP Safety Advisor must have proven problem-solving abilities addressing complex issues with a solution-focused approach, including investigation and concerns resolution. You will provide consultation, advice and education on WHS issues while engaging partners and fostering collaboration across teams. You will demonstrate your facilitation and coordination experience in project planning, execution, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, you will also showcase strong organizational skills, time management, and a client-focused approach. Your commitment to delivering quality services will be key in ensuring positive outcomes. As the successful candidate, you will possess a growth mindset, adapting to evolving challenges in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities. You will be comfortable taking on decision-making responsibilities, coaching, and teaching others, while inspiring confidence and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Your ability to engage with diverse teams, combined with your leadership skills will be crucial. You will also demonstrate the ability to innovate within your role, contributing new ideas and solutions to support WHS practices and initiatives. As an excellent communicator, you will explain complex issues in a simple, professional manner and build strong relationships with key internal and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
Achievement of a degree, diploma, or certificate, with certification and registration in occupational hygiene or industrial hygiene is preferred. A degree or diploma in science or occupational health and safety, combined with Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Canadian registered safety technician (CRST), certificated safety professional (CSP), or occupational hygiene and safety technician (OHST) is preferred. Previous experience in a healthcare environment an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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