Health, Safety and Sustainability Advisor

New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Health, Safety and Sustainability Advisor at our Resource Office in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Who we are

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon

What you’ll do

• Provide advice and support to New Horizon Co-op on a broad variety of health, safety and sustainability activities, including the development, implementation and maintenance of health and safety programs
• Develop strategies on safety and sustainability programs and initiatives
• Support health and safety projects, including the development and updating of resources, policies, procedures, and manuals
• Coordinate and facilitate required health and safety training for employees and contractors (e.g., WHMIS, TDG, First Aid), and maintain accurate training records
• Conduct health and safety orientations for new employees and contractors
• Review and update of health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and support implementation of program updates as required. Ensure compliance with applicable legislation is maintained
• Conduct incident investigations, hazard identification, reporting, and corrective action tracking
• Provide guidance to supervisors/managers on the administration of WCB claims and support the creation of Return to Work (RTW) programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Why it matters

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are

• High School Diploma plus completion of an Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• 3-6 years of relevant experience
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Health and Safety management systems
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong observation, incident response, and problem-solving skills
• High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.