Description
The City of Edmonton is committed to fostering a culture of safety and well-being for all its employees and stakeholders. We are seeking an experienced and proactive OHS Advisor to join our team!
In this role, you will be responsible for spearheading the development, implementation, auditing, and monitoring of our occupational health and safety program, in alignment with all relevant legislative requirements, industry best practices, and our City Standards. Your pivotal role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders, including senior leaders, supervisors, and correctional peace officers to provide them with essential guidance, direction, and support on safety-related issues in the Community Standards and Neighborhoods portfolio.
Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.
With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:
- Ensure that all employees are supported with occupational health and safety subject matter expertise
- Protect employee safety and organizational liability by attending worksites in response to occupational health and safety matters
- Assist in preparing administrative controls such as procedures, plans, and practices to address safety concerns, control hazards, and reduce injuries or property damage
- Support, educate, and guide people leaders with decision-making regarding the application of City policies for maximum protection of liability
- Assess the effectiveness of the COE and Client safety programs in reducing work-related incidents through pulse checks or internal auditing of specific program elements
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management to advise them on their safety performance and recommend improvement opportunities
- Lead severe and catastrophic incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions
- Ensure organizational compliance with OH&S laws and contractual agreements by reviewing and assessing third-party safety plans, procedures, and practices for the safe and effective delivery of work
- Assist in promoting COE health and safety campaigns to inform and engage employees in participation
- Contribute as a stakeholder to the review and development of COE safety standards
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on ideas and solutions
- Perform other related duties as required
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