Coordinator, Safety & Health

About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

Visit St.Amant online at www.stamant.ca

Position Summary And Scope Of Service

St.Amant's core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce which is paramount to supporting the community we serve. Reporting to the Manager, Safety, Security & Risk Management and consistent with the Mission, Values and Policies of St.Amant, the Coordinator, Safety and Health is a critical role in ensuring the success of St.Amant business and operations. Exemplifying the mission, vision and values of St.Amant, the Coordinator, Safety and Health works collaboratively with partnered programs while offering employees respectful customer service. The Coordinator, Safety and Health is tasked with the ongoing improvement of the St.Amant workplace safety program, maintaining compliance with the Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act and regulations, and assisting with investigations of workplace incidents and the resolution of workplace concerns.

This position acts as a resource in the design, delivery and management of the evaluation of workplace safety programs including activities associated with developing and updating Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and safe work practices, internal safety audits, and training.

St.Amant values and promotes volunteerism in the workplace. Volunteers bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, share diverse perspectives and are an integral part of the work we do. As such and in keeping with the values of our organization, the incumbent to this role is encouraged to actively support, train, mentor, collaborate and invest in volunteer initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-secondary education or a combination of related training and work experience and may include: Occupational Health and Safety Diploma Program and/or Registration, or pursuit thereof, a CRSP or CIH designation is preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of management systems (i.e. ISO 31000 and ISO 45001, Manitoba's Safe Work Certification), safety principles, concepts and procedures
• Working knowledge of workplace safety and health regulations is required and knowledge of Provincial and National Fire Codes is considered an asset
• Skilled in the use of computers and applicable data management and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of the structure, regulations, and legislation of Family Services, Child and Family Services and Residential Care Licensing is an asset
• Ability to organize, prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as a collaborative team player in a team environment
• Ability to generate ideas to improve work procedures and contribute to an environment that fosters growth, development and innovation
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

Program/Service Support

Consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and Policies of St.Amant, the Coordinator, Safety and Health is a subject matter expert on safety conformance and compliance and a process leader for many elements to the St.Amant safety system. Quality services are evident when professional communication, timeliness, accuracy, ethical awareness/sensitivity, confidentiality are consistently demonstrated as required by legislation and program/service standard.

Duties Include

• Participates in the regular review of the Emergency Measures program including policies, procedures, incident command system and supports workforce training of incident codes
• Ability to effectively act in a neutral capacity in matters related to accident investigation, health and safety regulatory matters
• Maintains a fire safety training plan and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Develops and provides key trainings that have been tasked to the Operations Department (i.e. fit testing, hearing Conservation, selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment)
• Maintains the safety incident reporting software program and monitors incidents, trends and reports indicators entered into the database
• Maintains safety compliance monitoring software
• As identified by the Safety Committee, develops, evaluates and recommends safety initiatives and updates to safety program information
• Maintains the WHMIS program including an up-to-date WHMIS inventory and on-going training
• Ensures that a Contractor Safety Program is effective
• Participates in external meetings and committees as assigned
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

• Human Resource Management
• Financial Resource Management
• Quality Management and Process Improvement
• Organization Planning and Development
  
  

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health & Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan, and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We also offer access to an on-site gym, professional development training opportunities, and affordable staff parking.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

As a Condition of Employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases. Successful applicants will also be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.