Coordinator, Site Safety (ne Rural)

Position Summary
If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

Aligned with Northern Health’s strategic plan, and in accordance with the organizations’ vision and values, the Coordinator, Site Safety works with designated Operation Leaders collaboratively and proactively to plan for facility specific safety program activities and monitor metrics for compliance and outcomes. The Coordinator proactively participates in the coordination and implementation of health and safety actions and initiatives at designated Northern Health sites. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the operational manager(s) in meeting organizational objectives, in addition to maintaining compliance with OH&S standards and regulations. The Coordinator enhances partnerships with key stakeholders at a variety of levels to ensure that deliverables and targets are met. This position will provide ongoing assistance to senior operational leadership teams (as designated) and liaises with site leadership staff and physicians.

Starting salary will be approximately from $67,861 to $84,826 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Chetwynd General Hospital has 7 Long-term beds and 5 Acute Care beds. Services include emergency, medical inpatient, palliative care, and respiratory therapy.

Chetwynd lies in the foothills of the Eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains and is the natural transportation hub of the Peace River Country. The area is rich in oil, gas and timber and the local resources and manufacturing industries reflect these assets. Other major industries in the area are ranching, tourism, mining, and the service sector. The population of Chetwynd is 3,100, with a trading area of 7,000. There are three elementary schools, one Montessori school, one secondary school and a Northern Lights College campus. Affordable housing, where you can live on acreage only minutes from town, makes Chetwynd an ideal choice for a career move. Chetwynd is very tight-knit and has a vibrant art community. Check out Chetwynd for more information on this friendly and supportive community.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related discipline plus three (3) years of progressive health and safety experience in a large, unionized organization, preferably in a health care environment.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated knowledge of current health and safety legislation, regulations and statutes
• Knowledge of OH&S best practices and trends
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and delegate work to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to provide effective coordination and guidance.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.