occupational health and safety manager

Occupational Health and Safety Manager *Please See Below for Shift Details* This posting is open to all qualified applicants. Our Place Society (OPS) is an organization founded on inclusive and progressive Christian values and principles. We are driven by our values: hope and belonging, teamwork, unconditional love and safety. We work as a team to create a nurturing atmosphere of home and family, where all are welcome. A team approach is critical to living out our mission and values and directing our work. Position Overview: Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Occupational Health and Safety Manager is responsible for the continued development and implementation and improvement of the organization?s Occupational Health and Safety program. The Occupational Health and Safety Manager will work collaboratively with our leadership and management team, JOSH committees, union representatives and WorkSafeBC. They will work together to proactively resolve staff health and safety issues, ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC orders and applicable legislation and regulations and develop and ensure internal OHS policies are maintained across the organization. This position will be involved in matters that are highly confidential and personal in nature such as WorkSafe BC claims management, appeals and possible participation in grievance administration. The Occupational Health and Safety Manager will ensure a coordinated, proactive approach to disability management/return to work programs and promote a positive, healthy and ?safety first? workplace culture across the organization. Duties and Responsibilities: * Coordinate and implement Health & Safety program in accordance with WorkSafeBC regulations and standards. * Provide health & safety training to staff including managers and supervisors. * Analyze and investigate health & safety incidents in compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and standards. * Keep accurate records and reports. * Annually review and update Violence Risk Assessments for all sites. * Develop procedures for safety concerns in compliance with WorkSafeBC, for example, Tuberculosis control procedures. * Develop a violence prevention program. * Represent the Employer and be able to lead and mentor the Joint Health and Safety Committees. * Assist with the implementation and management of comprehensive health and safety and emergency preparedness programs. * Provide support to staff on matters of health and safety to identify, mediate, advise, and mitigate incidents or situations that have the potential to effect employee or stakeholder safety. * Review and update occupational health and safety procedures, policies, and protocols to support compliance with regulatory requirements. * Develop a Health and Safety Manual for the organization. * Inspect workplaces to ensure that a safe and healthy work environment is being maintained, and work procedures reflect effective accident/incident prevention practices. Make recommendations for corrective action when required. * Be involved in reviewing all safety programs such as WHMIS, working alone, etc. and all other relevant safety programs and policies. * Be involved in all applicable investigations involving health and safety issues. * Advise senior management on the effective collection of safety incident data; analyze safety data to identify trends, recommend corrective actions, and generate reports as necessary. * Monitor experience rates and work with WorkSafeBC to keep rates in line with the sector. * Attend all safety, incident, and accident meetings held within the organization. * Manage, order, and ensure that personal protective and first aid supplies are maintained at all worksites. * Maintain the OHS boards to be an employee-centric information hub at all sites. Be in compliance with WorkSafe regulations and ensure that new and accurate safety information and minutes are available. * Collaborate with the HR Team and management to monitor staf