Hiring 1 Perm & 3 Temp (Up to 22 Months) Occupational Safety Projects Specialist ($44.20 - $59.090hr)

Occupational Safety Projects Specialist

Openings: 1 Permanent and 3 Temporary 

Duration: Up to 22 months)

Location: 205 8 Avenue SE

Pay: $44.20 - 59.09 per hour 

Hours: Standard 35-hour work week 

Schedule

• 5 day work week
• 1 day off in each 3 week cycle. 

Job Details

• Act as the project lead for all safety projects initiated by the business units, form teams and balance competing objectives on multiple projects.
• Initiate, plan, execute, oversee, and close assigned project scopes as assigned by leadership/business units.
• Develop business cases and project plans and complete project work to align with The City¿s safety needs, assignments and new initiatives.
• Ensure that the project management team is supported; mitigate and manage any conflicts.
• Develop and sustain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external interested parties to deliver products that our customers are looking for.
• Support the development of program activities for business units to mitigate safety risks and maintain compliance obligations.
• Engage staff from across The City on various safety projects and programs that align with Provincial legislation and corporate policies.
• Research, develop and report on occupational health and safety performance metrics and measurements.

• A degree in Business Administration, Information Design, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in directing and managing multidisciplinary projects/activities.

Experience

• Occupational Health and Safety experience or a working familiarity with Safety is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and SharePoint.

• Well-developed communication skills, the ability to provide or receive detailed or specialized information and explain complex legislated requirements to employees.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and communicate effectively with team members and other business units and departments.

 Certificates & Licenses

• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate will be considered an asset.

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.