Safety Advisor - Temporary Full-time Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on January 18, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: E001 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Human Resources Job Description: Join a “Community of Communities” – the Township of Langley, home to over 100,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth. The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time (from approx. March 1, 2010 to approx. April 1, 2011) Safety Advisor to join our team of professionals in the Human Resources Division. In this exempt position reporting to the Director, Human Resources you are a recognized and skilled practitioner in the safety field, specifically holding a degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, a CRSP designation and at least five years related experience. You are well versed and knowledgeable in all aspects of WorksafeBC and a specialist in the area of workplace health and safety with specific emphasis on providing guidance and advice with respect to the Township’s OHS program. You must be able to interpret and provide advice to managers, supervisors and employees in matters pertaining to the application of WorksafeBC regulations. You possess extensive hands-on experience in designing and implementing safety programs, conducting safety audits, coordinating disability management initiatives and delivering safety related training to diverse work groups. You have been an integral part of many Corporate Health and Safety Committees in a unionized environment and can readily demonstrate your ability in providing advice, direction and leadership in this arena as well as in the area of conducting accident investigation and follow up reporting. A demonstrated track record in working with a diverse group of employees concerning occupational health and safety is required. You are a perceptive, high energy individual with the ability to establish sensitive and productive relationships with managers, union officials, employees, contractors and WorksafeBC representatives. You are computer literate and have exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. A competitive salary commensurate with experience is available with this Exempt position. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your résumé quoting bulletin file # E001, along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to: Human Resources Division, Township of Langley 20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately we are unable to accept resumes via email at this time. The closing date for this competition is by 4:30 pm, Monday January 18, 2010. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Educational Requirements: In this exempt position reporting to the Director, Human Resources you are a recognized and skilled practitioner in the safety field, specifically holding a degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, a CRSP designation and at least five years related experience. Web Address: www.tol.ca Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: Fax: 604.533.6129 Opening Date: January 4, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: January 18, 2010 04:30 PM Back