Health & Safety Coordinator

Merritt is a small, caring, resilient city located in the stunning Nicola Valley of BC. We are surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. Living in Merritt, you'll find short commutes, big city amenities and an abundance of outdoor and indoor recreation and leisure amenities for all ages and preferences.

Working at the City of Merritt, you'll join a team of caring coworkers and innovative roll-up-your-sleeves who are passionate about public service and determined to make a difference. Whether we're delivering essential services, running community recreation programs, or more, our team takes pride in helping Merritt to be an attractive, sustainable, healthy and safe small city. We work together to build a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects our values and the community we serve

The Health & Safety Coordinator will work with 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 & Safety program. Under the direction of the management team the Health & Safety Coordinator will analyze operating procedures, materials, equipment conditions at work sites to determine risks of injuries and occupational disease. Responsibilities 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), incumbents are responsible for monitoring compliance with OH&S Regulations, legislation and Standards, City Policies, Programs and Procedures related to OH&S.
This position is required to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and assist in the development of practical controls for safety hazards and compliance.
Deliverables include:

• providing advice and recommendations on Regulatory compliance to managers;
• Assist in investigating safety concerns or incidents and providing reports and recommendations to managers;
• Coordinating Health & Safety projects
• Delivering educational programs and materials as required
• Conducting ergonomic assessments and related recommendations –
• Guiding and assisting with the operation of Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

• 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.

We offer a Total Compensation package with competitive pay, well-being benefits including access to recreation, exclusive perks and an employee and family assistance plan (EAP) all within a supportive, respectful work environment.

This position is within the union bargaining unit and the rate of pay is $33.32 per hour, (2024 rates) with a full benefit package upon completion of probation.

If you are a safety-minded individual with a strong work ethic and customer service orientation who takes pride in contributing to a team's success, we invite you to apply.

This position will be posted until filled. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position. For full consideration, apply today!

The City of Merritt is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.