Position Summary
Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, the Health, Safety and Wellness Supervisor provides subject matter expertise, technical leadership, and guidance to support the organizational health and safety culture. Responsible for promoting, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive health and safety management system. Responsibilities include educating and coaching all levels of the organization, program evaluation and enhancement to ensure the achievement of results, employee engagement and compliance with legislation. This position provides supervision and leadership to the Health and Safety Technician, and oversight to contracted support required for safety-related projects and initiatives.
Position Responsibilities

EDUCATION/SKILLS

Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
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- Canadian Registered Safety Professional certification or equivalent or eligible to be certified.
- Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Auditor Certification or eligible to obtain within probation period.
- Current First Aid with CPR certification.
- Incident Investigations Course.
Ergonomic certification or course work.
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Five (5) years of experience working in a health and safety capacity with proven knowledge of Alberta Health and Safety legislation. Experience working in a municipal setting or similar environment preferred.
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Police Record Check with satisfactory results.
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- Clean Driver’s abstract.
- Defensive Driving Certificate completed within the last 5 years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to promote a culture of workplace safety.
• Ability to influence and motivate employees to embrace a culture of workplace safety.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislative requirements.
• Ability to draft policies and procedures.
• Ability to train employees and peers on a variety of subject matters.
• Ability to represent the County in a professional, competent manner.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Ability to present complex information in an easily understood manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to all matters pertaining to Yellowhead County.
• Above average written, verbal, and computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Skill in working co-operatively, supporting, and coaching co-workers in a positive team environment while sharing work expertise and knowledge.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency and reliability in planning, organizing, and carrying out multi- task projects
• Strong time and project management skills to effectively plan and prioritize responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a safety focused approach in performing work.
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Skill in working independently, under tight timelines, while making informed decisions with minimal supervision.
• Possesses a positive attitude and an openness to take on new projects or responsibilities as required.
  Working Environment

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