Health & Safety Coordinator

Job title:

Health & Safety Coordinator

Company

Axis Family Resources

Job description

Position: Health & Safety CoordinatorLocation: Kamloops, BCSalary: $65,000 per yearHours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pmSummary:Axis Family Resources Ltd. is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Full-Time Health & Safety Coordinator to help create a safe and supportive environment across our BC locations. In this role, you’ll be a vital resource for JOSH committees, offices, and specialized housing programs, offering leadership and guidance on health and safety matters. Your responsibilities will include supporting employee leaves, monthly safety inspections, investigating incidences, ensuring compliance with WorkSafe BC requirements, and making thoughtful recommendations to enhance safety. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the well-being of our community while fostering a culture of care and safety.About Axis Family Resources Ltd.:Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.Qualifications & Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree or post-baccalaureate diploma with a focus on human resources management or health & safety
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the health & safety field, or a combination of education and experience
• Related experience in social services is an asset
• Knowledge of COR certification process is an asset
• Levels 2 – S WorkSafe BC asbestos safety certification is an asset
• Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver’s licence
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong ability to manage concurrent tasks and meet various deadlines
• Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered)
• Level 1 First Aid – provided through Axis

Benefits for everyone:

• Extensive in-house core-competency trainings provided
• Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
• Employee referral incentive
• Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following:

• Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
• Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)

Additional Information:

• Travel to branches throughout BC as required is an expectation of this role, as is the ability to manage stress and conflict
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

If you have a passion for working with people – we are excited to hear from you!E-mail Resume and Cover Letter toJob FeaturesJob CategoryHealth & Safety Coordinator

Expected salary

$65000 per year

Location

Kamloops, BC

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:27:34 GMT

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