Health & Safety Specialist

Job Purpose/SummaryAs a Health & Safety champion, this position provides proactive and comprehensive oversight and coordination of Rama First Nation's Occupational Health & Safety Program, promoting awareness, prevention and training, to ensure a safety focused working environment and compliance with Health & Safety legislation/regulations. QualificationsEducation:College Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.CRSP designation preferred.Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of all applicable federal and provincial H&S legislation.Results oriented professional with sound judgement and intiative.Excellent communication, engagement and relationship building skills.Strong organizational and time management skills.Creative thinker and problem solver.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Valid G class Driver's Licence.Experience:Three years experience within the field of Occupational Health & Safety.Experience developing and delivering H&S training programs.Experience coordinating Joint H&S Committee meetings.Experience working with First Nation communities/organizations an asset.*A Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for this position*Key Job Functions/ResponsibilitiesDevelop, communicate, train, evaluate and acknowledge success or address gaps of Policies, Procedures, Programs and Protocols (Corporate and Departmental) as part of a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Management System.Regulatory Compliance - OHSA, CLC pt II, WSIA, environment/building/fire laws that overlap H&S.Oversight of WSIB claims and Work Reintegration Program.Provide coordination and leadership to Joint H&S (Kawaabandizwin) and Policy Committees.Develop, update, coordinate, deliver and document training as required by policy and legislation (i.e. WHMIS, Workplace Violence, Harassment, Competent Manager/Supervisors, Lock-out Tag Out, contractor safety, PPE).Responding to and investigating safety related complaints or concerns, work refusals, critical or serious injuries or hazardous situations and providing expertise in recommending solutions including prevention strategies and completing workplace inspection reports.Oversee Job Hazard Analysis and Accident/Incident Database and monitor for trends and identify training gaps.Set up and Conduct Health and Safety Orientation.Assist Employees with Incident Forms, Injured Worker Packages, WSIB Forms.Assistance to Supervisors/Managers/Directors with Department Manuals.Compliance monitoring and enforcement of H&S policies and procedures.Liaise with Ministry of Labour, Ministry of the Environment, Employment & Social Development Canada, Environment Canada, Health Canada, and others as required.Channel and facilitate effective communication with all managers/employees.Preparation and/or oversight of databases, statistical reports, meeting agendas, supporting materials, ensure minute taking and meeting attendance as required.Assist with the annual budget preparation process as it related to H&S intiatives.Maintain an efficient and organized filing system utilizing Docushare.Promote Safety. The duties and responsibilities outlined are representative but not inclusive.