Job Description

Commissionaires Victoria, the Islands and Yukon (CVIY) Division is Vancouver Island\xe2\x80\x99s largest security services company, with approximately 800 employees. The division is one of the leading non-government and not-for-profit employers on Vancouver Island. Our enduring mandate is to provide meaningful employment opportunities for former members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and others who wish to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.

The Human Resources Advisor, Safety reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and is responsible for supporting the division with all OHS, WorksafeBC and safety matters. The HR Specialist provides health and safety support to CVIY through policy recommendations, risk assessments, inspections, investigations and return to work coordination.

Position Title: Human Resources Advisor, Safety

Department: Human Resources

Location: Commissionaires Victoria - Divisional Office - Victoria, BC

Reports To: Director, Human Resources

Hours: Monday to Friday 0800 to 1600 - excluding stats

(May be required to work outside these hours to meet operational needs)

REWARDS

• Competitive salary
• Group-life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Health & dental coverage
• BC Transit Pro Pass
• Paid sick days
• Vacation entitlement
• Generous RRSP contributions

• Assisting the Director of HR when and wherever possible with Health and Safety, WSBC and other HR matters.
• Leading the Division Health and Safety program and making recommendations and updates as required.
• Ability to visit sites to review OHS compliance and make recommendations to local and Senior Management.
• Contribute to the identification of, the need for, and development of: OHS policies, procedures, standards, Job Safety Assessments and training.
• Responding to non-compliance of WSBC and YWCB orders.
• Submission of all Worksafe BC and YWCB Injury Reports as well as overseeing and conducting and the submission of the necessary investigations pertaining to the workers\xe2\x80\x99 injury.
• Work in consort with Employers\xe2\x80\x99 Advisor\xe2\x80\x99s Office on all Worksafe BC claim appeals and WCATS.
• Maintain the Division\xe2\x80\x99s Medical Holding List which may require administering medical questionnaires given to employees\xe2\x80\x99 to have completed by their family physicians in ref to employment restrictions/limitations.
• Submit Record of Employment requests for those employee\xe2\x80\x99s wishing to apply for Medical EI;
• Assist workers/WSBC Case Managers and Occupational Therapists with GRTW programs.
• Co-Chair of Health and Safety Committee - hold monthly meetings and prepare and submit meeting minutes.
• Conduct Site Safety Inspections.
• Implements and enhances process of due diligence.
• Conduct Bullying and Harassment investigations when directed by Director of HR as necessary.
• Collaborates with Operations and Training to provide appropriate OHS training for new and existing hires.
• Follow up with employees on leave to advise on benefit coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Three or more years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in OHS, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Experience in the field working with site managers and supervisors to address safety issues.
• Possession of or working towards Canadian Registered Safety Professional /Certified Professional in Human Resources designation preferred
• Degree or diploma in a related field preferred
• Ability to modernize and automate internal processes
• Proven ability to manage sensitive situations with speed, accuracy , knowledge and tact.
• Experience dealing with WSBC Compliance Teams.
• Excellent, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PP, Excel, and Outlook).
• A strong ability to communicate well and work effectively with members of the divisional staff
• Valid BC Drivers License and the ability to travel to sites as required

Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon