Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Coordinator is a key resource within the Strategic Initiatives and Business Services team, reporting to the Corporate Services Manager. This position is responsible for delivering Occupational Health & Safety services to the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) in a consistent and proactive manner across all work locations throughout the province.

The OH&S Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the department's health and safety systems. This role provides expert guidance and consultation to staff on a wide range of health and safety matters, including the interpretation and application of the GoA OH&S Program, relevant legislation, and standards. The Coordinator contributes to hazard identification and risk control strategies by making informed recommendations related to safe work practices, processes, and procedures.

The responsibilities of these roles include:

• Developing and implementing OHS processes and documentation aligned with GoA OHS Program, legislation, and standards to support departmental operations.
• Conducting hazard assessments, risk analyses, and inspections, and supporting training needs and safety improvements across provincial worksites.
• Supporting and advising OH&S Committees, attending meetings, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Assisting with incident investigations and emergency responses, preparing reports, and communicating with relevant authorities and leadership.
• Coordinating first aid and emergency preparedness programs in alignment with legislative and departmental requirements.
• Maintaining OH&S records and documentation systems, including SharePoint, and ensuring accessibility for staff and leadership.
• Developing tracking and reporting systems to support audits, evaluations, and senior management decision-making.
• Providing technical guidance and staying current on OH&S legislation, trends, and best practices while fostering collaboration across departments.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Proficiency with business systems such as Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• A strong commitment to client service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work independently as well as lead and contribute effectively within a team environment.
• High levels of self-management and a strong results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• The ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong consultation, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.    

• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them. Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives.
• Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same.
• Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders. Identifies key stakeholder relationships. Actively incorporates needs of a broader group. Influences others through communication techniques.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skills. Leverages skills and knowledge of others.
• Drive for Results:  Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on past experience. Holds self and others responsible for results.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Alberta Occupational Certificate plus seven (7) years related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of OH&S related requirements for contracting and project management.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and Provincial legislation and standards related to OH&S, such as Alberta's OHS Act, Regulations and Code; CSA standards; Fire and Building codes; Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act; Workers Compensation Act; etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, climbing, crawling, heavy lifting, bending, and kneeling, as required by the role. This position may also involve exposure to a variety of environmental conditions.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license required, as the role includes travel across various locations within the province.
• Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the role's responsibilities, used to assess writing and communication skills.

Equivalencies:

• A related diploma plus a minimum of four (4) years related experience.

Assets:

• Knowledge of relevant Governmental and Department policies, procedures, directives, guidelines, goals, and objectives.
• Consistently demonstrating flexibility, initiative, professional judgment, political sensitivity, and creativity.
• Presentation and training delivery with the ability to interact effectively with a range of audiences.
• Analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.
• Location: Twin Atria Building | 4999 98 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3

Recruitment Process:

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
• Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

Additional Information:

• In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and a modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.