Company DescriptionMerritt is surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape, nestled in the stunning Nicola Valley at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. We are a small, caring, and resilient city featuring short commutes, big-city amenities and an abundance of outdoor recreation and leisure amenities to keep the whole family entertained.The City of Merritt's strategic orientation is to grow as a progressive, attractive, economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable city. Our strength comes from our skilled and dedicated employees. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to the community we serve.Job DescriptionThe Health and Safety Coordinator will work in collaboration with all City departments and employee groups to foster a culture of safety and support supervisory and managerial staff on coordination and implementation of a robust health and safety program. Under the direction of the management team the Health and Safety Coordinator will analyze operating procedures, materials, and equipment conditions at work sites, to determine risks of injuries and occupational disease. Responsibilities also include assisting management to develop and implement measures for controlling workplace hazards and limiting loss and liability for City.
In partnership with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC), the incumbent is responsible for monitoring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, legislation and employment standards, and all City policies, programs and procedures related to occupational health and safety.
This position is required to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and assist in the development of practical controls for safety hazards and compliance.QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:Degree, Diploma or Certificate (combined with experience) in Occupational Health and/or Safety or, an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.Professional Designation (or working towards): CRSP, ROH or CIH is an asset.Experience working in the public sector operations or a unionized environment is an asset.The successful candidate will require a valid BC (Class 5) driver's license. For new hires and those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, employment is conditional on a satisfactory police information check.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Considerable regulatory knowledge and demonstrated practical application of occupational health and safety policies and programs in a unionized operations environment.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including technical writing, facilitating meetings, giving presentations and the ability to influence and promote teamwork.Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Ability to compile, draft and maintain correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, presentations and minutes.Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks and changing priorities with tight time frames.Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.Proven decision making and problem solving skills.Ability to perform functions of the position with minimal supervision.Strong multi-tasking, time-management, and communication (verbal and written) skills.Strong diplomacy skills with an ability to be flexible and also give and take direction well. WORKING CONDITIONSThis position involves moderately physical work. Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination are required. This position requires 35 hours of in-person work per week.Additional InformationThis position is within the union bargaining unit with a pay rate of $34.98 per hour (2025 rate). In addition, we offer a Total Compensation including well-being benefits with access to recreation, exclusive perks and an employee and family assistance plan (EAP) all within a supportive, respectful work environment. . Preference will be given to qualified internal candidates. This posting will be open until Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm.The City of Merritt is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, for City of Merritt news, career opportunities and upcoming events!
