25 Oct
Port of Vancouver
Vancouver
JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST PORT.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm's-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest port.
Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada's trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.
As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.
The Occupational
Health & Safety (OHS) Specialist works closely with the Manager, Safety& Emergency Management to meet the VFPA's occupational health and safetycommitment, objectives and responsibilities through the development andmaintenance of the Occupational Health and Safety Program, Hazard Prevention
Program, Contractor Safety Management Program, and incident management.
The OHSSpecialist provides support and advice to staff in relation to health andsafety requirements and best practice.
Additionally, the OHS Specialist develops requirements for, maintainsand provides training for users of all IS systems that support the health andsafety program, such as the safety management technology system and third-partycontractor system.
What you do: Coordinate health and safety programs,including the oversight of the hazard prevention program, risk assessments,risk mitigation activities,
training and education, program. enhancements andrelated updates
Facilitate and support the annualdepartmental safety plans, with a focus on leading indicator activities,meeting facilitation and activity tracking
Maintenance of the hazard prevention program,including review with all departments on a regularly scheduled cycle forcompliance
Provide consultation or advice on allelements of the safety program such as ergonomics, working at heights, confinedspace, hazardous materials such as asbestos etc., including maintenance of theprogram documents, safe work procedures and guidelines
Facilitate and support the implementation ofa coordinated health and safety education and training program that may includeprovision of in-house training or developing in conjunction with third-partyconsultants training materials and hazard prevention program
Liaise with and report to federal health andsafety regulators such as Employment and Social Development Canada
Develop, implement and coordinate thecontractor safety management program with a focus on best practices andrecognized methodologies
Responsible for the life cycle safety focuson project that include pre-qualification requirements and evaluation, projectoversight such as site inspections, proactive reporting, relevant performancemetrics and post project contractor performance evaluation
Provide subject matter expertise and evaluatesafety documents submitted by proponents for projects (tenders, RFQ's, RFP's,etc)
Act as a superuser and subject matter expertin administering the safety management technology system to ensure appropriateworkflows, reporting, documentation management, incident management, riskregistry and action tracking activities are maintained
Lead the ongoing maintenance and systemimprovement that may include making provide some technical support to staff,on-going dashboard development and reporting enhancements
Coordinate and conduct accident and incidentinvestigations, including ensuring appropriate documentation is complete,submitted and action items are implemented in a timely manner
Ensure all regulatory paperwork is submittedin a timely and accurate manner; includes incident reports and annual reportingrequirements
Identify workable solutions or correctiveactions to try and prevent future incident occurrences and work with leaders toensure identified actions are tracked to completion
Assist with planning and coordination ofvarious departmental and stakeholder emergency drills and exercises
What youbring: Two year full-time diploma in occupationalhealth and safety or another acceptable discipline from a recognizededucational institution
Minimum of 4 years of occupational health andsafety experience, including:
conducting formal risk identification,assessment and control elements, and implementation of a hazard preventionprogram
practical experience in addressing safetyissues and concerns
contractor safety management programimplementation or coordination
implementing and maintaining safetytechnology systems
conducting training and providingpresentations to large number of cross-functional groups
General occupational health and safetyknowledge including working knowledge of the Canada Labour Code and Work
SafeBCActs and regulations are required
Proficiency in Word suite, and Sharepoint orsimilar, is required
Possession of or working towards a CRSP(Canadian Registered Safety Professional) certification or equivalent isconsidered an asset
Formal project management experience isconsidered an asset
Ability to work effectively with internal andexternal stakeholders
High level of trust and confidentiality
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines andpro-actively address shifting priorities
Results-oriented approach, along with anattention to detail and accuracy
What we offer: Market-competitive base salaries and variableincentive plan
Generous and inclusive benefits offering includingretirement benefits plan
Earned time off program
Paid vacation and personal care leave
Learning, development, and advancementopportunities
Onsite gym with towel service in a nationallandmark in the heart of Vancouver's waterfront
Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
Location: Vancouver,Canada
Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Working environment: Normal office conditions with regularexposure to outside weather conditions.
Conducts site visits approximately oncea month.
Marine Transportation
Security Clearance
This position is required to access restricted areas/information.
The incumbentmust obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance asdefined by the Marine Transportation Security Regulations.
This is Canadian-based employment, and it isexpected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject tobackground checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/orreference checks.
At the
Vancouver Fraser Port
Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective ofthe diversity of our port community.
We welcome applications from all qualifiedcandidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, andmembers of visible minorities.
Reasonable accommodation can be provided in theselection process and while working with the port authority.
If you requiresupport applying to our openings, please contact us [email protected] .
We recognize and acknowledge that we are locatedon the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh(Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
To learn more about ourindigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our
website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/)
.