Health and Safety Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Health and Safety Coordinator
Regular Full-time
Duties: Reporting to the Director of Facilities as part of the Vice President, Strategy, BudgetOperations portfolio, the HealthSafety Coordinator is responsible for supporting and maintaining the College's Occupational HealthSafety (OHS) and Emergency Management programs. This role ensures institutional compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and College policies by coordinating inspections, conducting risk assessments, supporting incident investigations, facilitating training, and maintaining safety documentation and systems. The coordinator plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety and preparedness across all campuses. There will be travel to campuses and off-site locations as required as well as occasional non-standard work hours (evenings/weekends) to address emergencies or to deliver training.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a two-year diploma in Occupational HealthSafety, Emergency Management, or a related field, plus at least four years of experience in HealthSafety or Emergency Management-ideally in a post-secondary or public sector setting. They should have strong knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations and relevant legislation, with proven ability to interpret complex requirements. Expertise in workplace investigations, risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations is essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software. Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills are required. Incident Command System training is an asset. Candidates must hold a valid Class 5 BC driver's license, WHMIS certification, and Basic Occupational First Aid (or be willing to obtain)
Please review the Full Job Description below.
As an employee of College of the Rockies, the successful candidate is expected to be a lifelong learner who continues to develop his/her skills to help the College meet the needs of our students and our other valued clients.
Successful candidates may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
Salary: Position #210
CUPE Pay Level 7 with a starting wage of $55,673.80 per year starting wage with increments progressing to Step 5 as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
The College also offers a comprehensive range of benefits including defined pension, generous vacation entitlements, health and dental plan, and more.
Closing Date: December 11, 2025
Preferred Start Date: ASAP
Interested persons should submit both a cover letter and resume directly through the College website under "Work Here" http://www.cotr.bc.ca/HRD/ Ensure you press "upload" after you add each document.
Please quote Competition #25-CU-41
Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly describe your related qualifications and experience as selection for interview will be based on the information provided.
"College of the Rockies is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, where all employees thrive and feel they belong. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+). We are committed to an inclusive hiring experience, including providing accommodations."
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About College of the Rockies
College of the Rockies is a regional college, with seven campuses throughout the East Kootenay. For more than 40 years, we have provided post-secondary education that meets the needs and aspirations of the people, industry and businesses of our region.
Each year, we welcome more than 2,300 full-time equivalent students into our classrooms. Depending on our students' goals, we offer a number of direct and diverse pathways. Adult upgrading offers a first step towards employment. Students focused on quick and direct entry to the job market may be interested in one of our diploma or certificate programs, vocational training, or trades apprenticeship. Others may take advantage of our university studies courses and various dual admission and transfer options, or complete one of the degrees offered right here at home.
Though our breadth of programming is wide, everyone who attends College of the Rockies can expect to benefit from small class sizes, quality instruction, hands-on learning, low tuition, transferability and a personalized education experience.
We serve a regional population of close to 83,000 people. Each year, we provide instruction in a wide variety of programs to approximately 2000 full-time equivalent (FTE) students including over 100 international (FTE) students from more than 30 countries.
Cranbrook is home to two campuses: our main campus houses the majority of our administrative departments and student services, and our Gold Creek campus which offers contract training and a variety of trades programs.
The programs, courses, and services offered by our five regional campuses (Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere and Kimberley) are as diverse as the communities and people they serve. A few have their own "signature" programs -- something unique and special -- and most provide courses in Adult Basic Education. All of our campuses respond to the needs of their communities by offering continuing education courses and access to online learning.
Health and Safety Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Health and Safety Coordinator
Regular Full-time
Duties: Reporting to the Director of Facilities as part of the Vice President, Strategy, BudgetOperations portfolio, the HealthSafety Coordinator is responsible for supporting and maintaining the College's Occupational HealthSafety (OHS) and Emergency Management programs. This role ensures institutional compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and College policies by coordinating inspections, conducting risk assessments, supporting incident investigations, facilitating training, and maintaining safety documentation and systems. The coordinator plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety and preparedness across all campuses. There will be travel to campuses and off-site locations as required as well as occasional non-standard work hours (evenings/weekends) to address emergencies or to deliver training.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a two-year diploma in Occupational HealthSafety, Emergency Management, or a related field, plus at least four years of experience in HealthSafety or Emergency Management-ideally in a post-secondary or public sector setting. They should have strong knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations and relevant legislation, with proven ability to interpret complex requirements. Expertise in workplace investigations, risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations is essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software. Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills are required. Incident Command System training is an asset. Candidates must hold a valid Class 5 BC driver's license, WHMIS certification, and Basic Occupational First Aid (or be willing to obtain)
Please review the Full Job Description below.
As an employee of College of the Rockies, the successful candidate is expected to be a lifelong learner who continues to develop his/her skills to help the College meet the needs of our students and our other valued clients.
Successful candidates may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
Salary: Position #210
CUPE Pay Level 7 with a starting wage of $55,673.80 per year starting wage with increments progressing to Step 5 as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
The College also offers a comprehensive range of benefits including defined pension, generous vacation entitlements, health and dental plan, and more.
Closing Date: December 11, 2025
Preferred Start Date: ASAP
Interested persons should submit both a cover letter and resume directly through the College website under "Work Here" http://www.cotr.bc.ca/HRD/ Ensure you press "upload" after you add each document.
Please quote Competition #25-CU-41
Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly describe your related qualifications and experience as selection for interview will be based on the information provided.
"College of the Rockies is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, where all employees thrive and feel they belong. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+). We are committed to an inclusive hiring experience, including providing accommodations."
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About College of the Rockies
College of the Rockies is a regional college, with seven campuses throughout the East Kootenay. For more than 40 years, we have provided post-secondary education that meets the needs and aspirations of the people, industry and businesses of our region.
Each year, we welcome more than 2,300 full-time equivalent students into our classrooms. Depending on our students' goals, we offer a number of direct and diverse pathways. Adult upgrading offers a first step towards employment. Students focused on quick and direct entry to the job market may be interested in one of our diploma or certificate programs, vocational training, or trades apprenticeship. Others may take advantage of our university studies courses and various dual admission and transfer options, or complete one of the degrees offered right here at home.
Though our breadth of programming is wide, everyone who attends College of the Rockies can expect to benefit from small class sizes, quality instruction, hands-on learning, low tuition, transferability and a personalized education experience.
We serve a regional population of close to 83,000 people. Each year, we provide instruction in a wide variety of programs to approximately 2000 full-time equivalent (FTE) students including over 100 international (FTE) students from more than 30 countries.
Cranbrook is home to two campuses: our main campus houses the majority of our administrative departments and student services, and our Gold Creek campus which offers contract training and a variety of trades programs.
The programs, courses, and services offered by our five regional campuses (Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere and Kimberley) are as diverse as the communities and people they serve. A few have their own "signature" programs -- something unique and special -- and most provide courses in Adult Basic Education. All of our campuses respond to the needs of their communities by offering continuing education courses and access to online learning.