Health & Safety Business Partner

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health & Safety, the H&SBP is a safety champion for the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA). Partnering with the Manager, Occupational Health & Safety, the H&SBP will ensure PRPA develops a world-class safety program by:

• compliance with legal safety requirements.
• appropriate PRPA collaboration on safety initiatives.
• or developing best safety practices.
• innovating, monitoring, and improving the program.

By ensuring best safety practices and preparedness, the H&SBP will support PRPA in meeting its strategic business objectives.

MAJOR POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Build positive relationships across PRPA, the Safety Committees and other stakeholders. At all times, you are modelling PRPA’s values.
• Supports the development and implementation of occupational health and safety (OHS) and emergency preparedness (EP) programs.
• Conducting or supporting employee incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Providing PRPA Operations with real-time safety advice.
• Tracking OHS statistics.
• Supports the Workplace Safety Committees.
• Responds to incidents and emergency events.
• Coordinating, tracking and participating in workplace safety inspections.
• Assists in developing and implementing OHS and EP drills and exercises.
• Developing and facilitating OHS and EP training or coordinating delivery by external resources.
• Maintains the documentation and inventory of the Emergency Operations Centre and tracks training needs.
• Maintains the documentation and inventory of the First Aid Program and tracks training needs.
• Tracking and reporting on safety metrics, such as training completion, incidents, policy/procedure review and inspections.
• Liaising with OHS regulatory authorities and other external stakeholders.
• Carrying out duties as may be required by the OHS Manager.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing environmental health management plans and occupational health and safety plans.
• Identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks in the workplace.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring programs minimizing workplace pollution involving chemical and physical hazards.
• Training employees in personal protective equipment and safe working procedures.
• Carrying out duties as may be required by the OHS Manager.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Formal Education

Completion of an OHS Certificate/Diploma Program at an accredited College or University or construction safety officer certification is considered an asset.

Related Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in OHS, customer service-related fields, project management, analytic reporting and/or developing programs.
• A Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation or the intent to pursue the designation is considered an asset.

Other Requirements

• Work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of OH&S laws and regulations, codes, and industry best practices; OHS Regulation and Workers Compensation Act.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Good judgment and tact in dealing with sensitive issues and confidential information.
• Great relationship-building skills. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to effectively handle changing priorities.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Works well individually as well as in a team environment.
• and intuitive thinker.
• Resilient - embraces and thrives on change.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved by Health Canada.
• Able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada’s Security Clearance Program.
• Possesses a valid Class 5, or equivalent, Driver’s Licence and be willing to provide a driver’s extract.

The starting base salary range for this role is $86,755 – $101,213

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of PRPA’s culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and can contribute to their maximum potential. Our differences are the reason great things happen here. If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to careers@rupertport.com.