Police Safety Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Join the Medicine Hat Police Service as a Safety Specialist
Permanent, Full-Time, On Site
The Medicine Hat Police Service is hiring a Safety Specialist to lead initiatives that support a safe and healthy work environment while effectively managing risk for the Service. In this collaborative role, you'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and promote continuous improvement in safety practices. This is a meaningful opportunity to help build a strong culture of safety and well-being-both within the organization and throughout the community.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead the development and maintenance of safety programs and policies.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate and facilitate the MHPS Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Support incident investigations to prevent recurrence.
- Deliver safety training and orientation programs.
- Prepare reports and advise leadership on safety performance and legislative changes.
- Report on safety performance and incident outcomes.
What you bring
- Practical expertise in health and safety management systems.
- Strong knowledge of Alberta's OHS legislation and other legislation impacting Police.
- Knowledge of policing environment, including the risks and challenges associated.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Adaptability and initiative to solve safety challenges and drive improvements.
- Experience delivering safety training and competency programs.
- Proficiency in managing safety documentation.
- Ability to lead audits, inspections, and investigations.
Qualifications
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or related field.
- Five years' experience in developing and maintaining healthsafety systems and programs.
- Previous policing experience would be considered an asset.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is considered and asset but not required.
- Successful completion of a Police security clearance as outlined in the Medicine Hat Police Service policy and procedure including a polygraph examination.
Why join us?
- Collaborative team: Join dedicated professionals committed to excellence and positive change.
- Career development: Benefit from training, development, and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive benefits package: A Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, retirement plans and more.
- Competitive compensation: Starting at $81,600/year.
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About City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.
Police Safety Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Join the Medicine Hat Police Service as a Safety Specialist
Permanent, Full-Time, On Site
The Medicine Hat Police Service is hiring a Safety Specialist to lead initiatives that support a safe and healthy work environment while effectively managing risk for the Service. In this collaborative role, you'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and promote continuous improvement in safety practices. This is a meaningful opportunity to help build a strong culture of safety and well-being-both within the organization and throughout the community.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead the development and maintenance of safety programs and policies.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate and facilitate the MHPS Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Support incident investigations to prevent recurrence.
- Deliver safety training and orientation programs.
- Prepare reports and advise leadership on safety performance and legislative changes.
- Report on safety performance and incident outcomes.
What you bring
- Practical expertise in health and safety management systems.
- Strong knowledge of Alberta's OHS legislation and other legislation impacting Police.
- Knowledge of policing environment, including the risks and challenges associated.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Adaptability and initiative to solve safety challenges and drive improvements.
- Experience delivering safety training and competency programs.
- Proficiency in managing safety documentation.
- Ability to lead audits, inspections, and investigations.
Qualifications
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or related field.
- Five years' experience in developing and maintaining healthsafety systems and programs.
- Previous policing experience would be considered an asset.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is considered and asset but not required.
- Successful completion of a Police security clearance as outlined in the Medicine Hat Police Service policy and procedure including a polygraph examination.
Why join us?
- Collaborative team: Join dedicated professionals committed to excellence and positive change.
- Career development: Benefit from training, development, and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive benefits package: A Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, retirement plans and more.
- Competitive compensation: Starting at $81,600/year.
#brightideas
#LI-KC1
About City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.