Health, Safety & Security Coordinator

About WINS

Join a team that’s making a difference in the lives of thousands of Calgary women. The Women in Need Society (WINS) is proud to be one of Calgary’s longest running social enterprises, offering local support for women and their families in times of crisis and poverty.

Our vision is for all women to have the resources, skills, knowledge and confidence to achieve self-sufficiency. Together with donors, government and other social agencies, WINS provides wrap-around support to women who are experiencing abuse, poverty, social isolation and/or homelessness.

We also operate Calgary-area family thrift stores, the More Store and Twice New online shop where Calgarians shop and donate. WINS focuses on empowering women to move from a place of vulnerability to one of resilience. Whether help comes in the form of support at one of our Community Resource Hubs, Retail Ready (WINS Employment Service) or the provision of free clothing, household needs and furniture, all WINS staff work with our mission of “helping women and their families to help themselves”.

WINS employees exemplify our values: Compassion, support, learning, integrity, honesty and respect. We work hard while promoting teamwork in a fun and collaborative environment. A career at WINS lets you advance your skills while making a meaningful contribution to Calgary women and their families.

Summary

Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, this role will drive and oversee the health, safety, and security programs, including wellness programs, training, incident investigations, implementation of corrective actions and management of the safety recognition awards. The health and safety coordinator will also oversee the management of the WINS alarm system, access control and video surveillance.

Your roles and responsibilities will include:

Health and Safety

• Development and delivery of health, safety and wellness policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities for leaders and employees including Job Hazzard assessments, managing of return-to-work plans, modified work duties, training, and documentation
• Plan and conduct safety orientations and safety training to new employees
• Monthly analysis and tracking of accidents and injuries and reporting of monthly safety reports
• Develop and communicate health, safety, security, and environment programs, including facility policies and procedures
• Ensure the continuous improvement of health, safety, and environment programs by assisting in inspections and audits, and implementation of subsequent action plans
• Ensure that investigations and regular inspections are carried out as required
• Responding to incident reports, including security monitoring calls.
• Management and administration of WCB processes and reporting, provide support to the employee and manager through this process

HR Support

• Provides support to HR, projects, initiatives, and goals as required

Security

• Alarm System Management involving but not limited to coordination of alarm installation, configuration, maintenance, and promptly responding to alarm notifications.
• Managing access control systems to regulate entry and exit from buildings or restricted areas. This may include training and assigning authorized personnel in programming door locks, maintaining access logs, monitoring entries and exits.
• Managing video surveillance systems, including control of viewing to deter unauthorized activities and provide evidence in case of incidents. This includes coordination of installing and configuring cameras, monitoring live feeds, reviewing recorded footage, and ensuring the system’s functionality.
• Other duties as assigned.

About you:

• Post-secondary education and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of at least 3 years of experience in an occupational health & safety role
• Minimum of at least 1 year of experience in managing security alarms and video surveillance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to work in a fast paced, and changing environment
• A high degree of initiative, diplomacy, and discretion
• Works independently yet strong team player
• Knowledge of provincial occupational health and safety standards and avenues for seeking related information
• Experience in a non-for-profit company is considered an asset

What we offer:

• Benefits package, including health, dental, and flex-days
• Employee Discount at our Family Thrift Stores

Next steps:

If you are interested in joining our team, submit your resume in confidence by clicking on Apply Now.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.