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Current Postings
CITY OF COURTENAY CAREER OPPORTUNITY
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY &
DISABILITY CLAIMS COORDINATOR
A DESTINATION LIKE NO OTHER - situated on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, and accessible by land, sea or air, Courtenay is a culturally diverse community that offers supernatural beauty at its doorstep. The City of Courtenay (approx. pop. 22,500) is the urban and cultural hub of the larger community, the Comox Valley (approx. pop. 70,000). With many beaches, rivers, and lakes; Mt. Washington Ski and Alpine Resort; and world class golfing, the Comox Valley is known for its year-round recreation and sports opportunities. Learn more at www.discovercomoxvalley.com.
Courtenay is an innovative and vibrant City that works together to provide opportunities and excellent services making our community a great place to live, work and do business.
The City’s Corporate Services Department has an opportunity for an Occupational Health and Safety and Disability Claims Coordinator to join their Human Resources Team of professionals. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, this position will be responsible for developing and implementing corporate–wide Occupational Health and Safety programs to ensure safety of the workforce and compliance with relevant legislation; Providing advice and guidance in the interpretation and application of all applicable legislation; Inspecting worksites, promoting safety awareness, and conducting safety training; Liaising with WorkSafe BC and coordinating the City’s disability and return to work program including case management and developing return to work plans.
This is a full-time, union-exempt position which includes a comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary range.
Qualifications include:
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CSRP and CRTWC or CDMP Designations would be an asset
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Considerable experience in occupational health and safety and disability claims management in a unionized environment
• Thorough knowledge of BC Workers’ Compensation Act and Regulations, Federal Bill C-45, and Claims Management Strategies
• Sound knowledge of Human Resources functions, principles, statutory requirements and human rights issues.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, consultative, research, motivational, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills
• Good office computer skills
• Sound work ethics
If you have these qualifications along with the passion to help make your community the best place to be, then submit in confidence a resume with a covering letter clearly marked, “Application – Occupational Health and Safety and Disability Claims Coordinator” to the following no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 19, 2010:
Human Resources
830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2J7
or fax to: (250) 703-4866
or email to: hr@courtenay.ca
We sincerely thank all applicants – only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Courtenay is proud to be taking important steps toward protecting our environment for our citizens and for future generations. Learn more about the City’s Corporate Climate Action Strategy at www.courtenay.ca.