JUNIOR HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR Employment Type: Temporary Full-TimeExempt: $83,379 - $98,093 Hours of Work: 0830 - 16:30pmCompetition Number: 2026-57Closing Date: Open Until Filled OverviewThe Human Resources Department seeks an individual with outstanding work ethic and a safety-first attitude to join their team on a temporary full-time basis. We are seeking a health and safety professional who is poised to expand their HR career as an integral part of our Human Resources team. Under the guidance of senior staff, this position will support the delivery of health and safety programs and training, assist with WorkSafe claims, and participate in workplace investigations, audits, and worksite and field inspections. The ideal candidate for this position brings high energy and passion for promoting and implementing progressive Health and Safety best practices and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications- Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field, supplemented with 1-3 years' progressively responsible human resources or health and safety experience within a unionized environment at a junior level.
- Valid BC driver's license.
Requirements- Maintain accurate, confidential corporate health and safety records, statistics, and documentation, including testing results, inspection findings, claims, and regulatory reporting data.
- Administer and maintain the Prismatic Health & Safety system, including employee onboarding, role changes, terminations, access permissions, and troubleshooting user issues.
- Administer and maintain the City's corporate claims management processes, including the submission of WorkSafeBC Employer's Reports (Form 7), claims reporting and tracking, record management, monitoring claim status, coordinating claim-related documentation, and liaising with WorkSafeBC, employees, supervisors, and medical providers to support claims management and return-to-work processes.
- Provide guidance to, and assist with the planning, coordination, and administration of the City's corporate health and safety training program, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and delivering or supporting training and information sessions, including field based and operational training, as required.
- Organize and coordinate employee health protection and monitoring programs, including respiratory fit testing, audiometric testing, flu shot clinics, and related initiatives.
- Complete and maintain required driver's abstract reviews for applicable employees, ensuring confidentiality and legislative compliance.
- Perform related administrative and transactional duties, which constitute a significant component of the role.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and related computer applications, with strong organizational, documentation, and data management skills.
- Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy
- Participate in special projects and represent Human Resources on internal committees, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams and a more vibrant community starts with you! If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and resume online.
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