Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator

What You'll Get to Do
The Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for the administration and co-ordination of Occupational Health Safety programs and initiatives companywide. They work directly alongside Calm Air’s Quality & Safety team to actively identify hazards in the workplace and provide corrective action solutions.

Operations:

• Work cordially with Management to implement and improve the entire health and safety program
•  Maintain, learn, and enforce the Health and Safety regulations, policies, practices, and procedures
•  Investigate all accidents, incidents and near misses and provide recommendations for improvements
• Help maintain and distribute first aid kit supplies for all stations companywide
• Participate and provide guidance in the development of safe work procedures and personal protective equipment programs
• Conduct regular and random site audits and develop corrective actions to address areas of concern
•  Assist in development of Health and Safety policies, procedures, education, and training.
• Provides information and guidance to Supervisors, Managers, and employees on OHS matters as necessary
• Ensure Company’s Health and Safety program follows, or exceeds applicable legislation
• Develop agenda and organize monthly occupational health and safety meetings
• Work with company occupational health and safety committees to ensure all safety related concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner
• Acts as an integral part of the Quality & Safety team, actively working with the Safety Management System by performing risk assessments, investigation, and development of corrective actions
• Other duties as assigned

Safety:

• Carry out their duties safely within regulatory and company standards, policies, processes, and procedures as trained
•  Actively identify and report hazards and deficiencies (when in doubt report)
•  Assist in development of company processes and procedures as required.

Skills & Experience We Value

•  Diploma in Occupation Health and Safety considered an asset
•  1-3 years experience in related role required
•  Knowledge on Federal Health and Safety legislation (COHS, AOHS) an asset
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal and interpersonal skill; this includes conflict resolution, active listening and the ability to maintain diplomacy and integrity while representing Calm Air. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe, in addition to internal systems
• Clear understanding of Quality Assurance Auditing
• Aviation experience considered an asset
• Ability to obtain and maintain all applicable security clearances
• Travel required
• Inuktitut language considered an asset
• Preference given to Inuit Land Claims beneficiaries