Are you a detail oriented, passionate, and capable safety professional who is looking for something more consistent and able to give you more of a work/life balance? Do you want to be part of a close-knit, collaborative organization that appreciates initiative, rewards hard work and values your input? This role may be right for you!
The Sales and Service Safety Association (S2SA) is currently looking for an experienced Safety Advisor to join our team.
S2SA provides quality resources and support to Manitoba businesses seeking to enhance their health and safety. If you are looking to join a leading health and safety association in a key role, this is your opportunity. Learn more about us at: s2sa.ca
Key Responsibilities:
- Training: Learn and deliver industry-related safety training sessions and workshops for employees /employers in the sales and service industries.
- SAFE Work Certification: Work with members to bring them up to SAFE Work Certification standards or improve their safety program by responding to safety-related questions and providing advice and recommendations, conduct gap analyses and SAFE Work Certification audits, develop industry-specific resources to assist our members in building their safety management systems, conduct quality assurance on audit submissions.
- Administration and Member Engagement: Ensure member inquiries are addressed efficiently, effectively and accurately, record accurate and timely member information in the member CRM, increase awareness of S2SA programs and services through verbal, written and electronic communication, both individually and as a team.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education (degree, diploma or certificate) in courses related to health and safety.
- Other safety designations (or working towards) are considered an asset: CRSP, CRST, CHSC, NCSO, Etc.
- 2+ years as a health and safety professional.
- Experience in the basic functioning of WCB and WSH.
- Basic knowledge of Manitoba safety associations and Safe Work Manitoba.
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are highly collaborative, enjoy working with a team and providing input.
- You have exceptional communication skills.
- You are highly organized, and detail focused; are able manage time appropriately and meet deadlines.
- You must have a minimum of a valid Class 5 vehicle driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and willing to take on some provincial travel – day trips with some overnight throughout the year – if necessary.
- You have the ability to thrive and multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, adjusting strategies to meet changing requirements.
What we offer:
- Comfortable and competitive compensation and benefits.
- Vibrant and energetic office culture.
- Opportunities for paid professional development.
- Paid time off.
- ‘Dress for your day’ policy.
- Flexible schedule (work from home one day a week and every second Friday off).
- RRSP matching (up to 9%).
- A supportive team committed to personal and professional growth.
- ‘Room to grow’ position.
- Free Parking.
- Excellent benefits: Dental and vision care, Disability insurance, Extended health care, Health spending account, Life insurance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Describe your experience with workplace safety training and give examples of strategies you’ve used to ensure participants remain engaged during those safety training sessions?
- What methods do you use to communicate complex safety information to workers with varying levels of understanding?
- If you observe a senior manager repeatedly ignoring safety protocols, what steps would you take to address the situation?
Experience:
- health and safety professional: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Post-secondary in courses related to health and safety (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B3
