Human Resource Coordinator- Health, Safety, Wellness

at  Family Services of Greater Vancouver

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field supported with human resources training.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Human Resource professional or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• A strong commitment to excellence in customer service
• Excellent communication skills: oral, written, interpersonal
• The provision of sound professional advice and direction for human resources to various levels of the organization
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Well-developed planning, coaching, and teamwork skills
• Ability to train (formal and informal) and to provide sound professional advice and direction for health and safety/ human resources-related matters to various levels of the organization
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of best practices related to disability management is an asset
• Proficiency with computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/ or database
• A committed ability to keep informed about evolving trends and practices, share knowledge, and support leaders and staff to integrate innovation into their HR and health and safety practices

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of criminal record check
• CPHR designation is an asset
• Level 1 First Aid ticket or higher
• WHMIS training and certification
  How to apply:
  If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website, https://fsgv.ca/careers/

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we so proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process. We invite feedback from all applicants who apply for roles with the Agency.
If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #59-24 in email subject line) outlining your interest and relevant experience to your contact information to hrinbox@fsgv.ca for follow-up. if you are an internal candidate, please indicate “Internal Candidate” in the Comments section at the bottom of the online application
Our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unseeded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt,Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem,Semiahmoo,Matsqui,and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.

• Assist and Support Occupational Health and Safety investigations and hearings.
• Coordinate WSBC claims management by organizing and managing WorkSafeBC files and liaise with WorkSafeBC staff as needed.
• Support staff absent from work on medically related leaves (injury, illness, or disability) by providing recovery support, communicating with employees and leaders, and promoting employee return to work. Help to navigate LTD processes for employees and supporting accommodation requests (ie. GRTW).
• Help prevent employee absences in the first place by supporting a safe (psychological and physical) workplace.
• Deliver a high-quality professional HR service to both Managers and Staff, acting as an ambassador for the HR team; triage to other team members when needed.
• Collaborate with HR team members, perform core HR services including onboarding new staff, completing ADP hires and changes to roles, preparing letters of employment across all areas of the agency, preparing job postings, new hire enrollment and set up, criminal record checks, offer or change letters, step increases, employee ID creation, and verification of employment letters and primary source education/degrees.
• Support the development of strong communication and feedback channels with all staff and through a variety of mechanisms to support employee engagement including employee rewards and recognition, long service awards, social committees, new hire orientation, and other committees and initiatives.