Health And Safety Co-Op Student

Posted: Thursday, July 20, 2023

Job Number: COOP-23-28

Job Type: Co-op, Temporary Full-time, Up to 4 Months

Position Closing Date: Thursday, August 3, 2023

Choose Barrie

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The Opportunity

Human Resources is a strategic partner, an employee advocate, and a change agent. Managing the employee experience is crucial for businesses – from onboarding employees, to finding the best fits for both culture and efficiency, to managing interpersonal relationships, and much more. The Human Resources Department delivers various services to its stakeholders including: Accessibility, Recruitment, Payroll, Workforce Planning, Diversity, Learning and Development, Job Evaluation and Descriptions, Performance Management, Labour Relations, Wellness, Health and Safety, Compensation and Benefits and HRIS Systems Management.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Health and Safety, with support from Health and Safety Technician(s), the Health and Safety Co-op is responsible for assisting with/conducting and preparing reports including conducting hazard and risk assessments, safety audits and inspections of workplace environments, equipment, and machinery for City buildings and worksites.

The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks:

• Participate in workplace specific meetings, including consultation with Health and Safety staff
• Review work conditions and prepare documentation related to hazard and risk assessment
• Other opportunities may include participation in incident investigations, dealing with MLITSD Inspectors, and conducting noise or other hygiene surveys
• Conduct workplace inspections
• Review legislation that relates to the hazards and risks found

Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job

Corporate Culture

• Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Completed at least (2) years of related post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent from a recognized academic institution
• Currently enrolled in or returning to a recognized College or University program in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management or a related field
• Enrolled in a recognized College or University Co-op Program
• Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and/or returning the following year

Experience

• Three (3) months of experience performing duties related to the above-mentioned major responsibilities would be an asset

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of hazard identification, including hazardous materials, construction, fire safety, physiological hazards, and environmental conditions
• Intermediate Skills include: Organization; Analytical, Interpersonal, Written and Verbal Communication (including presentations)
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, and Word), Adobe, and the Internet
• Basic Skills include: Administrative, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Time-Management, Judgement, Professionalism and Report Writing
• General knowledge of current health and safety legislation, regulations, and/or best practices
• Work independently with some supervision
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Establish priorities, meet deadlines, manage work demands, and work effectively in a team
• Use reason and judgment to develop conclusions or solutions to problems

Conditions of Employment

• CSA-Approved Safety Footwear
• Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure. Existing employees will be grandparented from this requirement.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

Other Important Information

Work Term: September - December 2023

Wage: $18.57 to $25.28 per hour

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Wastewater Treatment Facility (249 Bradford Street) and City Hall (70 Collier Street), Barrie, Ontario

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.