Employment Opportunities

There are three ways to apply:
By Email: [email protected] (Please submit via pdf only)
In Person: Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Town of Slave Lake
10 Main Street SW.
Box 1030
Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
By Fax: (phone hidden)
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted.

A rewarding, exciting, and challenging experience awaits

We are looking for a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our team Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for: Safety Legislation Compliance, Hazard Management, Emergency Response Procedures, Coordinating Safety Training, Coordinating Incident Investigations, and Monthly Facility Inspections. This position requires frequent interaction with personnel and collaboration with all staff to maintain the Town of Slave Lake's Health and Safety Management System.

EMPLOYEES THAT REPORT DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION:

None

SALARY:

$35.06 - $44.17 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide health and safety expertise and leadership, guidance, and direction to managers, supervisors, and workers.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Joint Health and Safety Committee, ensuring that they understand their role and meet legislation.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with managers, supervisors, and staff across the organization, ensuring that all parties have a clear understanding of their roles and accountabilities to reduce risk and injury, and have a safe workplace.




- Be a resource for workers who are reporting unsafe conditions or practices or are not satisfied with the resolution of a health and safety issue.
- Coordinate staff education on safety practices as well as risk management strategies through postings, courses, seminars, and training sessions, and provide Safety orientation for all staff.
- Work with the Joint Health and Safety Committee to maintain the safety program.
- Work with appropriate staff to develop, review, and update Secure Work Practices.
- Work with appropriate staff to develop, review, and update hazard assessments.
- Work with appropriate staff to develop, review, and update Emergency Response Procedures.
- Maintain and review the Health and Safety management systems, including standards, policies and procedures and supporting systems, ensuring that all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and standards are met.
- Assist and maintain the Health and Safety management records.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual Health and Safety Operational budget.
- Prepare health and safety records to be "audit-ready".
- Coordinate and assist with internal and external COR audits for the organization.
- Maintain the Town of Slave Lake's membership as a functional part of the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association.
- Coordinate inspections and ensure Town facilities, job sites,



and contractor worksites are compliant with safety requirements.
- Coordinate and ensure all incident investigations are completed, review all workplace incidents for trends and causes, and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Report to Occupational Health and Safety, Workers' Compensation Board, and other regulatory authorities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

- Safety certification training (e.g., AMHSA, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Leadership to Safety Excellence, PIR Auditor) is considered a strong asset.
- Working towards certification, or already certified, under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations is preferred.
- Three (3) years of related work experience.
- Experience with eCompliance software would be an asset.
- Training in Microsoft Office applications.
- Current Alberta Class 5 Driver's License.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
- Thorough understanding of relevant legislation and regulations.
- Red Cross First Aid Instructor would be an asset.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Well-developed research and presentation skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to discuss and resolve problems and motivate others.
- Proven organizational skills, ability to manage time, set priorities, possess vision, and plan and organize own work.
- Required to manage several projects simultaneously to meet agr

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