Safety Administrative Support Specialist
About the role
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Description Safety Administrative Support Specialist Southland Transportation is a leading transportation company dedicated to safety, efficiency, and employee well-being. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Safety Administrative Support Specialist to contribute to the success of our Safety Department.
This is a temporary position lasting 6 months with the possibility of extension.
This role typically starts at 6:00 am for an 8-hour shift but start and end times may vary between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm, based on operational needs.
Job Responsibilities As a Safety Administrative Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing support to the Safety Department. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Offer administrative support in reporting, audits, program development, training, mentoring, and enforcing company policies and procedures
- Serve as a point of contact for Safety matters and coordinating with the Safety Lead for resolution of questions or issues
- Assist the Safety Lead with day-to-day departmental needs
- Prepare various departmental documents, such as reports, organizational charts, and company alerts
- Provide support to the Safety department for all pre-employment drug and alcohol tests
- Handle daily routine administrative clerical duties as needed
- Act as an administrative liaison for other departments and offices
- Support the Safety department with company safety databases, including TRIP & Webrisk
- Assist the Safety Lead with office emergency evacuations and coordinate annual fire drills and facility inspections
- Assist with the WCB case management process
- Support the Safety Lead with issuing PPE, maintaining inventory, and conducting PPE and inspection reviews
- Respond to employees in a professional and efficient manner
- Maintain all records, documents, and HR-related matters in strict confidence
Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have:
- 2 years of administrative experience in Safety considered an asset
- Knowledge of the WCB case management process preferred
- Professional and positive interpersonal communication skills, with experience handling confidential information
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-paced work environment
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience working in transportation preferred
About Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit.
PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand.
At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out.
Safety Administrative Support Specialist
About the role
Job Details
Description Safety Administrative Support Specialist Southland Transportation is a leading transportation company dedicated to safety, efficiency, and employee well-being. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Safety Administrative Support Specialist to contribute to the success of our Safety Department.
This is a temporary position lasting 6 months with the possibility of extension.
This role typically starts at 6:00 am for an 8-hour shift but start and end times may vary between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm, based on operational needs.
Job Responsibilities As a Safety Administrative Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing support to the Safety Department. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Offer administrative support in reporting, audits, program development, training, mentoring, and enforcing company policies and procedures
- Serve as a point of contact for Safety matters and coordinating with the Safety Lead for resolution of questions or issues
- Assist the Safety Lead with day-to-day departmental needs
- Prepare various departmental documents, such as reports, organizational charts, and company alerts
- Provide support to the Safety department for all pre-employment drug and alcohol tests
- Handle daily routine administrative clerical duties as needed
- Act as an administrative liaison for other departments and offices
- Support the Safety department with company safety databases, including TRIP & Webrisk
- Assist the Safety Lead with office emergency evacuations and coordinate annual fire drills and facility inspections
- Assist with the WCB case management process
- Support the Safety Lead with issuing PPE, maintaining inventory, and conducting PPE and inspection reviews
- Respond to employees in a professional and efficient manner
- Maintain all records, documents, and HR-related matters in strict confidence
Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have:
- 2 years of administrative experience in Safety considered an asset
- Knowledge of the WCB case management process preferred
- Professional and positive interpersonal communication skills, with experience handling confidential information
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-paced work environment
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience working in transportation preferred
About Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit.
PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand.
At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out.