Regional OHS Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operation Support Manager, the Regional Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator (ROC) facilitates implementation and coordinates delivery of the Parks Division OHS program within a specific geographic region. The ROC also contributes to development and harmonization of the provincial Parks Division OHS program.

 
The ROC supports development of the regional OHS plan in conjunction with the regional staff, and regularly audits OHS-related activities as well as measures, evaluates and reports on program performance. Implementing the regional OHS program requires field based observations, participation in field activities, and understanding the work practices, successes and challenges of delivery of safe work programs at the field level. 

 
The ROC provides and coordinates OHS training, coordinates and conducts safety audits, manages OHS database systems, periodically conducts inspections, and provides OHS advice and information in order to meet legislative and policy requirements. The ROC also play as a key role in hazard management and significant incident investigations. The ROC will develop recommendations regarding safety measures to be taken as work is performed, and on safety systems and practices, both general and specialized. 

 
The ROC also contributes in developing processes, procedures, and supporting tools related to implementing the GOA OHS program within Parks Division. The ROC will evaluate the implementation and maintenance of the regional OHS program in accordance with the requirements of the GOA Occupational Health and Safety Program, and aligned with the branch, divisional, ministry and GOA OHS plans. 
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Coordinates the development and implementation of annual safety initiatives along with maintaining and enhancing the current program so that the program/initiatives from the Division meet the OH&S plan objectives and outcomes
• Provides consultation, advice and information on occupational health and safety legislation, standards, programs and program requirements to ensure the Region is meeting is obligations regarding a safe workplace
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of the Parks Division OHS program 
• Develops and maintains effective and productive internal and external working relationships to facilitate an integrated safety culture and leverage knowledge and information in the development and implementation of regional health and safety programs
• Promotes and foster a safety culture within the Region and Division - foster positive staff safety awareness and education (safety practices, GoA safety program)

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.
 

Agility: You have the ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities when overseeing day-to-day operations.

Creative Problem Solving: You will have the ability to assess, evaluate and make recommendations to enhance operations and programming.

 Develop Self and Others: You have the desire and drive to mentor and assist staff and volunteers to understand their roles in the bigger picture of Alberta Environment and Parks as well as provide training so that they have the tools for effective program delivery.

 Build Collaborative Environments: You will lead and support staff and volunteers to collaboratively work together to meet the outcomes of educational programs offered by Bow Habitat Station.

 Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

 Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

 Other Relevant Attributes: Capability for public speaking and creating training presentations; ability to navigate high-volume, fast-paced workloads; capacity to manage tight and coinciding timelines.

Qualifications

Education:

• University graduation in a related field or equivalent number of years already served as a Safety Officer supplemented with 2 years of progressively responsible related health and safety experience working in a health and safety coordinating role in a large, multi-faceted field operations environment. 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Additional Requirements:

• Standard First aid with CPR-C and AED. 
• Class 5 Driver’s License, or equivalent
• Able to work irregular hours, overtime, shifts, evenings and/or weekends, and/or statutory and provincial holidays
• Required to undertake training to maintain or upgrade knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job
• Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written) to a wide variety of audiences including field staff and managers
• Able to work independently without direct supervision, with initiative to remain productive and support other park programs when needed

Assets:

• Current Canadian Registered Safety Professional certification or an eligibility to acquire CRSP Certification or similar
• Technical abilities in incident investigations
• High level of computer proficiency including typing speed and abilities with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with safety management systems and software
• Incident Command System (ICS) training    

Notes

The positions fulfill a standard 36.25 hours of work each week, typically on a schedule of 8:15am to 4:30pm. 

• This position requires considerable field work, including traveling and working throughout the Region with variety of field and technical staff.
   

 
 A relocation amount may be available for candidates who do not reside in the area 
 

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. 
 

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. 

• 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
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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 modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs